Security Specialist

Department of the Air Force Headquarters • Joint Base Anacostia-Bolling, DC

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About The Position

Serves as a Security Specialist providing management oversight of information systems and personnel security program personnel in support of USAF, DoD, and national-level Special Access Programs (SAPs). The position protects the enterprise from espionage, terrorism, and unauthorized disclosure or compromise of information or material. It is a GG-13 Defense Civilian Intelligence Personnel System (DCIPS) position in the Professional work category at the Full Performance work level, equivalent to GS-13. The position is in the Excepted Service and is designated special-sensitive. It requires eligibility for access to Sensitive Compartmented Information (SCI), other intelligence-related Special Sensitive information, or involvement in Top Secret SAPs, as well as a favorable suitability determination and a signed nondisclosure agreement. The employee must pass initial and periodic short-notice drug testing and obtain DoD Security Fundamentals Professional Certification (SFPC) within two years of the established EOD or initial assignment date. The employee may need to work evenings, weekends, holidays, or overtime based on mission requirements, travel on military or commercial aircraft for temporary duty, and maintain a valid driver's license. Psychological screening and a Counterintelligence Scope Polygraph are inherent requirements. The incumbent must undergo an AFOSI internal background investigation and receive approval for duty from the AFOSI Commander or designated representative.

Requirements

• U.S. citizenship.
• Specialized experience demonstrating advanced knowledge of security concepts and mastery of security administration programs and intelligence, and the ability to apply that knowledge to difficult and complex assignments.
• Comprehensive knowledge of security policy requirements to serve as a technical authority on security problems not readily addressed by accepted methods, technology, and procedures.
• Extensive knowledge of SAP information, industrial, and personnel security concepts, principles, and practices, including USAF research and technology protection procedures.
• Advanced knowledge of security training concepts, programs, procedures, and practices to assist managers in establishing and operating internal security programs.
• Skill in developing, analyzing, and evaluating security programs to meet classified mission requirements.
• Skill interpreting security program laws, directives, regulations, and guidance; knowledge of procedures for handling, protecting, and maintaining control of TS/SCI/SAP classified material and media.
• Ability to communicate clearly, concisely, and accurately, orally and in writing, with high-ranking officials.
• Ability to establish effective professional working relationships with coworkers, subordinates, high-ranking officials, and customers.
• Maintain current certifications.
• Maintain a valid driver's license.
• Eligibility for access to SCI, other intelligence-related Special Sensitive information, or involvement in Top Secret SAPs; sign a nondisclosure agreement and obtain a favorable suitability determination before appointment.
• Pass initial and periodic short-notice drug testing as a Testing Designated Position.
• Obtain DoD Security Fundamentals Professional Certification (SFPC) within two years of the established EOD or initial assignment date.
• Undergo psychological screening, a Counterintelligence Scope Polygraph, and an AFOSI internal background investigation; receive approval for duty from the AFOSI Commander or designee.
• Register for Selective Service, if applicable.
• Complete a two-year DCIPS trial period as a new DCIPS employee; depending on position type, serve a one-year probationary period or two-year trial period. Continued employment after the applicable period requires written certification that it advances the public interest.
• Federal employees must use direct deposit.

Responsibilities

• Implement and administer the SAP information security program to protect the enterprise from espionage, terrorism, and unauthorized disclosure or compromise of mission-critical, national-defense, or national-security information and material.
• Direct administration of the Information Systems Security Program to support secure accomplishment of the enterprise’s missions, goals, and objectives through proactive application of security principles, policies, and practices.
• Direct the Personnel Security Program and provide policy interpretation and guidance to System Program Officers, government agencies, and other entities involved in the SAP.
• Direct the Physical Security Program for classified national security information, including SCI, SAP, and collateral information.
• Provide policy oversight and interpretation to staff agency security managers and Contractor Program Security Officers (CPSOs) implementing security education and motivation programs.

Benefits

• A comprehensive federal employee benefits package is available; specific benefits depend on position type and eligibility.
• Recruitment incentive may be authorized.
• Relocation incentive may be authorized.
• Leave accrual may be authorized upon request.
• If authorized, PCS may be paid in accordance with JTR and Air Force regulations.
• Disabled veteran leave may be available to eligible federal employees hired on or after November 5, 2016.

What This Job Offers

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