Security Specialist

Department of the Air Force Headquarters • Wright-Patterson AFB, OH

32d

About The Position

The primary purpose of this position is: Providing management oversight for information systems and personnel security program personnel in support of USAF, DoD, and National level Special Access Programs to protect the enterprise from espionage, terrorism, and threats of unauthorized disclosure and/or compromise of information or material considered vital to enterprise and enterprise mission interests, national defense or national security. Implements and administers the SAP information Security Program protecting the enterprise from espionage, terrorism, and threats of unauthorized disclosure and/or compromise of information or material considered vital to enterprise mission interests, national defense or national security. Directs the Administration of the Information Systems Security Program to ensure secure accomplishment of the enterprise's missions, goals and objectives through proactive application of security principles, policies, and practices. Directs the Personnel Security Program and Provides policy interpretation and guidance for the Personnel Security Program for the System Program Officers, government agencies and all entities involved in the SAP. Directs the Physical Security Program for the protection of classified national security information, both Sensitive Compartmented Information (SCI), Special Access Programs (SAPs), and collateral information. Provides policy oversight and interpretation to staff agency security managers and Contractor Program Security Officers (CPSO) in implementing security education and motivation programs.

Requirements

• U.S. Citizenship Required
• Must be registered for Selective Service
• Employee may be required to work other than normal duty hours, to include evenings, weekends and/or holidays
• Shift work and emergency overtime may be required
• Employee must maintain current certifications
• Disclosure of Political Appointments
• All federal employees are required to have direct deposit
• Knowledge of a wide range of advanced concepts in major area of security specialization with demonstrated mastery of security administration programs and intelligence.
• Skill in applying this knowledge to difficult and complex work assignments.
• Comprehensive knowledge of security policy requirements to function as technical authorities in assignments requiring the application of theories and development to security problems not susceptible to treatment by accepted security methods, technology and procedures.
• Extensive knowledge of SAP information, industrial, and personnel security concepts, principles and practices to plan and implement security programs in these areas as well as USAF research and technology protection procedures.
• Advanced knowledge of required 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 to interpret a variety of security program laws, directives, regulations, and guidance to assist staff in establishing and operating internal security programs.
• Knowledge of security procedures to handle, protect and maintain control of TS/SCI/SAP classified material and media.
• Ability to communicate with high-ranking officials orally and in writing, clearly, concisely, and accurately.
• Ability to establish effective professional working relationships with coworkers, subordinates, high-ranking officials and customers, contributing to a cooperative working environment and a successful accomplishment of the mission.
• Position is designated special-sensitive and requires eligibility for access to Sensitive Compartmented Information (SCI), other intelligence-related Special Sensitive information, or involvement in Top Secret Special Access Programs (SAP)
• A non-disclosure agreement must be signed.
• A favorable suitability determination is required before appointment.
• The employee may be required to travel in military and/or commercial aircraft to perform temporary duty assignments.
• Incumbent will be subject to psychological screening/ Counterintelligence Scope Polygraph as an inherent primary requirement of their position.
• The employee will be required to work overtime as dictated by mission requirements.
• The employee will be required to maintain a valid driver's license.
• Employee must pass initial and periodic short notice drug testing.
• Department of Defense Security Fundamentals Professional Certification (SFPC) conferrals are required within 2 years of the established employee EOD or initial assignment date to this position in accordance with DOD 3305.13-M, DoD Security Accreditation and Certification and AFI 36-2645, Security Professional Certification and Development.

Nice To Haves

• All new DCIPS employees are required to complete a two-year DCIPS trial period.
• If authorized, PCS will be paid IAW JTR and AF Regulations.
• If receiving an authorized PCS, you may be subject to completing/signing a CONUS agreement.
• This position is subject to provisions of the DoD Priority Placement Program
• Advance in hire may be authorized if there is demonstrable proof provided on your resume
• Recruitment Incentive may be authorized for this position
• Relocation Incentive may be authorized for this position
• Leave accrual may be authorized upon request
• Depending on the type of position (competitive/excepted) you are selected for, you will be required to serve a 1-year probationary period OR 2-year trial period.
• Upon completion of your probationary/trial period, your employment will be terminated unless you receive certification, in writing, that your continued employment advances the public interest.
• The incumbent must undergo an internal background investigation by AFOSI and must be approved for duty by the Commander of AFOSI or the Commander's designated representative(s).

Responsibilities

• Providing management oversight for information systems and personnel security program personnel in support of USAF, DoD, and National level Special Access Programs
• Implements and administers the SAP information Security Program
• Directs the Administration of the Information Systems Security Program
• Directs the Personnel Security Program and Provides policy interpretation and guidance for the Personnel Security Program
• Directs the Physical Security Program for the protection of classified national security information, both Sensitive Compartmented Information (SCI), Special Access Programs (SAPs), and collateral information
• Provides policy oversight and interpretation to staff agency security managers and Contractor Program Security Officers (CPSO) in implementing security education and motivation programs

Benefits

• A career with the U.S. government provides employees with a comprehensive benefits package.
• As a federal employee, you and your family will have access to a range of benefits that are designed to make your federal career very rewarding.
• Eligibility for benefits depends on the type of position you hold and whether your position is full-time, part-time or intermittent.
• Disabled veteran leave is available to a Federal employee hired on/after 5 Nov 2016, who is a veteran with a service-connected disability rating of 30% or more.

What This Job Offers

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