Security Specialist

Non-DOD And Other Support • Arlington, VA

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About The Position

Provides security specialist support for a designated Special Access Required (SAR) program. The office administers and manages all aspects of the program, which supports Air Force and joint projects as well as other Department of Defense programs, including Navy, Army, and Marine Corps initiatives. The position serves as the AF/TE Security Specialist and supports the Foreign Materiel Program (FMP) and access decisions for Air Force and joint Special Access Programs.

Requirements

• U.S. citizenship is required.
• Must be able to obtain and maintain a Top Secret clearance with access to SCI.
• Must have at least one year of specialized experience at the GS-12 level or equivalent, including experience with information/industrial security programs and classification management.
• Must meet applicable federal time-in-grade requirements; one year at GS-12 is required for GS-13 consideration when TIG applies.
• DoD Security Fundamentals Professional Certification (SFPC) and Security Asset Protection Professional Certification (SAPPC) are required within two years of the employee's established EOD date.
• Knowledge of a wide range of security systems, concepts, principles, and practices, including industrial, information, personnel security, and program protection.
• Knowledge of information and special security processes for classified material handling, classification and declassification policies, standards, and guides.
• Knowledge of investigative processes and procedures concerning suspected security incidents and violations, espionage and sabotage, and loss or compromise of classified information.
• Knowledge of security systems, practices, principles, and procedures used by other DoD agencies and private industry.
• Ability and experience to plan and implement Information/SCI/SAR security working practices.
• Ability to communicate security information effectively in writing and orally to line staff, management, and key executives.
• Work may occasionally require travel away from the normal duty station on military or commercial aircraft.
• Subject to random drug testing.
• May be required to serve a one-year probationary period or a two-year trial period, depending on appointment type.

Responsibilities

• Manage, assess, and develop travel policy for the AF FMP.
• Brief approximately 40–50 foreign travel packages annually to the USAF Executive Agent of the Foreign Materiel Program, supporting external organizations and agencies.
• Review requests for access to Air Force and joint Special Access Programs and make initial Special Access Program eligibility determinations.
• Interpret, formulate, and implement regulatory guidance for classification management and safeguarding requirements.

Benefits

• A comprehensive federal employee benefits package is available to eligible employees and their families. Specific benefits depend on the position type.

What This Job Offers

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