Security Specialist

Department of the Air Force Headquarters • Fort Meade, MD

13d

About The Position

Serves as the security specialist for an organization with subordinate organizations, protecting resources from espionage, terrorism, and unauthorized disclosure or compromise of information or material vital to the organization’s mission, national defense, or national security. This GG-12 Defense Civilian Intelligence Personnel System (DCIPS) position is in the Professional work category at the Full Performance work level, equivalent to GS-12. The position is in the Excepted Service.

The specialist executes and enforces an integrated information security program, including personnel, industrial, and physical security. The position interprets applicable Air Force, Department of Defense, and national regulations and laws; supports protection of classified information and SCI access; maintains records of industrial security activities; and advises commanders and others on security facilities, equipment, and alarms.

The incumbent must obtain and maintain a Top Secret/SCI security clearance and sign a nondisclosure agreement. The position is subject to random drug testing. DoD Security Fundamentals Professional Certification (SFPC) and Security Asset Protection Professional Certification (SAPPC) are required within two years of the established employee EOD or initial assignment date. A two-year DCIPS trial period applies to new DCIPS employees; depending on position type, a one-year probationary period or two-year trial period may also apply. Travel on military and/or commercial aircraft for temporary duty may be required.

Requirements

• U.S. citizenship.
• Specialized experience demonstrating knowledge, skills, abilities, and competencies necessary for successful performance in security administration and intelligence; examples include extensive graduate study or experience applying security concepts and practices to difficult and complex assignments, or comprehensive practical knowledge of information and personnel security.
• Knowledge of a wide range 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 and improve them to meet mission requirements.
• Ability to communicate clearly, concisely, and accurately, orally and in writing.
• Ability to establish effective professional working relationships with coworkers and customers.
• Ability to obtain and maintain a Top Secret, Sensitive Compartmented Information (SCI) security clearance; eligibility for SCI and other specified sensitive access is required to perform the duties.
• Sign a nondisclosure agreement.
• Pass initial and periodic short-notice drug testing; the position is subject to random drug testing.
• Obtain Department of Defense Security Fundamentals Professional Certification (SFPC) and Security Asset Protection Professional Certification (SAPPC) within two years of the established employee EOD or initial assignment date.
• Register for Selective Service, if applicable.
• Maintain current certifications.
• Complete the applicable one-year probationary period or two-year trial period; new DCIPS employees are required to complete a two-year DCIPS trial period.
• Provide direct deposit, as required for federal employees.

Responsibilities

• Execute and enforce compliance with operational, functional, and mission assurance aspects of an integrated information security program.
• Execute and enforce compliance with the organization’s personnel security program, interpreting applicable Air Force, Department of Defense, and national regulations and laws.
• Represent the organization on industrial security issues and maintain knowledge of customer missions to facilitate protection of classified and SCI access required by contract performance.
• Maintain detailed records of supported industrial security activities.
• Administer the organization’s physical security program.
• Advise commanders and other involved parties on security facilities, equipment, and alarm installation, maintenance, and use.

Benefits

• Potential PCS payment if authorized, in accordance with the Joint Travel Regulations and Air Force regulations.
• Recruitment incentive may be authorized.
• Relocation incentive may be authorized.
• Leave accrual may be authorized upon request.
• Federal employee benefits package; specific benefits depend on position type and eligibility.
• Disabled veteran leave may be available to eligible federal employees hired on or after November 5, 2016, who have a service-connected disability rating of 30% or more.
• Certain foreign-area benefits, such as Living Quarters Allowance or government quarters, post allowance, and home leave, may be available to eligible selectees, subject to approval.

What This Job Offers

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