Security Specialist

United States Space Force Components • Vandenberg AFB, CA

12d • Hybrid

About The Position

The United States Space Force at Vandenberg Space Force Base in Lompoc, California, is hiring a Security Specialist to support the U.S. Space Force’s Component Field Command (S4S), Commercial Integration Cell (CIC). The position is classified as NH-1101-04, equivalent to GS-14/15. S4S plans, integrates, conducts, and assesses global space operations to deliver combat-relevant space capabilities to Combatant Commanders, coalition partners, the Joint Force, and the Nation.

The incumbent serves as the S4S CIC Security Specialist and reports directly to the Deputy Director, Special Security and Sensitive Programs. The role provides command-level management of subordinate organizations under S2S/CIC, protecting resources from espionage, terrorism, and unauthorized disclosure or compromise of information or material vital to the organization’s mission, interests, national defense, or national security. The specialist develops, coordinates, and recommends courses of action and provides program oversight in support of security operations.

The ideal candidate has expert knowledge of Sensitive Compartmented Information (SCI) security, including information protection, physical security, and personnel security; TEMPTEST requirements and documentation; DIA accreditation; and interagency and military command relationships. Ten years of management experience in the Department of Defense security enterprise is required. Experience at the next lower broadband or grade level, or equivalent, performing the major duties of the position may be considered.

The employee must obtain and maintain a Top Secret/SCI clearance and access approvals for the SCI and Special Access Program portfolios needed to perform daily duties. The role handles sensitive and classified information under applicable regulations and is subject to random drug testing. Required certifications are the Department of Defense Security Fundamentals Professional Certification (SFPC), Security Asset Protection Professional Certification, and Security Program Integration Professional Certification. Travel may be required, including approximately 15 days of temporary duty per year. Situational telework is permitted only, including emergency and OPM-prescribed unscheduled telework. This is an emergency-essential, centrally managed position; PCS is authorized.

Requirements

• U.S. citizenship is required.
• Must obtain and maintain a Top Secret clearance with SCI access.
• Must obtain and maintain approval to access the SCI and Special Access Program portfolios required for daily duties.
• Ten years of management experience in the Department of Defense security enterprise.
• Expert knowledge of Sensitive Compartmented Information security, including information protection, physical security, and personnel security.
• Expert knowledge of TEMPTEST implementation and execution requirements and related documentation, DIA accreditation, and interagency and military command relationships.
• Knowledge of security specialties, concepts, principles, criteria, requirements, technology, and practices.
• Knowledge of the intelligence enterprise to support and promote information sharing and strategies.
• Knowledge of security training concepts, programs, procedures, and practices to assist managers in establishing and operating internal security programs.
• Skill in applying analytical principles, practices, and techniques to review and evaluate security programs, meet mission requirements, and improve organizational security programs.
• Ability to establish effective professional working relationships with coworkers and customers and contribute to a cooperative working environment.
• Must obtain Department of Defense Security Fundamentals Professional Certification (SFPC), Security Asset Protection Professional Certification, and Security Program Integration Professional Certification.
• Subject to random urinalysis testing as a condition of employment.
• May be required to travel from the normal duty station on military or commercial aircraft.
• May be subject to temporary duty assignment, approximately 15 days per year.
• Must be able to serve in an emergency-essential position and may need removal from military recall status during an emergency.

Nice To Haves

• Experience at the next lower broadband or grade level, or equivalent, performing the major duties of the position may be considered.

Responsibilities

• Provide command-level management of subordinate organizations under S2S/CIC.
• Protect resources from espionage, terrorism, and unauthorized disclosure or compromise of information or material vital to the organization’s mission, interests, national defense, or national security.
• Develop, coordinate, and recommend courses of action in support of security operations.
• Provide program oversight in support of security operations.
• Handle and safeguard sensitive and classified information in accordance with regulations to reduce the potential for compromise.

Benefits

• Federal employees and their families have access to a comprehensive benefits package; specific benefits depend on position type and should be confirmed with the hiring agency.
• Disabled veteran leave may be available to qualifying federal employees hired on or after November 5, 2016, who have a service-connected disability rating of 30% or more.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior
• Education Level: No Education Listed