Security Specialist

Non-DOD And Other Support•Joint Base Anacostia-Bolling, DC

28d•Onsite

About The Position

The Security Specialist serves as the program security manager for the Director, HQ USAF Deputy Chief of Staff (DCS) Operations Support Division (AF/A33P). The role provides oversight and management across information, personnel, physical, computer, operations, and communications security disciplines. The incumbent is the senior technical authority responsible for managing access to and handling of Special Access Programs (SAP), Alternative Compensatory Control Measures (ACCM), and highly sensitive policy, technology, and information. The position develops and manages SAP and ACCM information, personnel, industrial, and physical security programs. It is a mission-essential position responsible for a mission-critical function that must continue during and after an emergency. Work is primarily sedentary in a safe office environment, though travel throughout the United States and overseas is required for meetings, working groups, committees, and coordination. Travel may involve military or commercial aircraft or vehicles, overnight stays, and travel times of up to 21 hours. Applicants must meet federal qualification and time-in-grade requirements, including at least one year of specialized experience at the GS-13 level or equivalent. A bachelor's degree or higher is highly desired but is not an education qualification requirement. The employee must obtain and maintain a Top Secret-SCI clearance and access to SAPs; access to ACCM is also required. SPIPC and SAPPC certifications must be obtained within two years of the employee's established entry-on-duty date. The position requires willingness to travel and maintain a current passport, and successful completion of initial and periodic short-notice drug testing.

Requirements

At least one year of specialized experience at the GS-13 level or equivalent, including extensive knowledge of SAP security management across personnel, physical, information, operations, communications, and classification management.
For merit promotion applicants, meet applicable federal time-in-grade requirements; one year at the GS-13 level is required for the GS-14 level when applicable.
U.S. citizenship is required.
Must obtain and maintain a Top Secret-SCI security clearance and access to Special Access Programs.
Must obtain and maintain access to SAP and ACCM programs.
Must be willing to travel by military or commercial air and maintain a current official passport.
Must pass initial and periodic short-notice drug testing as a Testing Designated Position.
Must obtain Department of Defense Security Program Integration Professional Certification (SPIPC) and Security Asset Protection Professional Certification (SAPPC) within two years of the established employee EOD.
Knowledge of DoD SAP and ACCM capability requirements, relevant considerations, policy, guidance, and improvement options.
Knowledge of Air Force or DoD operations and the ability to connect SAP capabilities with mission objectives.
Knowledge of security concepts, principles, and practices to analyze and resolve complex security problems and develop applicable guidance.
Knowledge of DoD, Joint, and USAF structures, missions, programs, policies, and organizational relationships.
Skill in advanced analytical and evaluative methods for comprehensive threat, vulnerability, and risk assessments and security countermeasures.
Ability to communicate effectively orally and in writing, advocate Air Force positions, direct staff studies, and explain technical information clearly.
Must be registered for Selective Service if male, as applicable.

Nice To Haves

A bachelor's degree or higher is highly desired.

Responsibilities

Serve as senior technical authority and Program Security Manager for the HQ USAF Deputy Chief of Staff Operations Support Division (AF/A33P).
Manage access to and handling of Special Access Programs (SAP), Alternative Compensatory Control Measures (ACCM), and highly sensitive policy, technology, and information.
Develop and manage SAP and ACCM information security programs.
Develop and manage the SAP and ACCM personnel security program.
Develop and manage the SAP and ACCM industrial security program.
Develop and manage the SAP and ACCM physical security program.
Conduct or support threat, vulnerability, and risk assessments and formulate security countermeasures for complex SAP and ACCM.
Analyze, articulate, and advocate for SAP capabilities in support of mission objectives.
Communicate and advocate Air Force positions, direct staff studies for general officer review, and translate technical input into accessible language without altering its meaning.
Travel to meetings, working groups, committees, and other functions to participate and coordinate activities.