Security Specialist - Direct Hire Authority

Air Force Materiel Command • Hanscom AFB, MA

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About The Position

The primary purpose of this position is to provide technical expertise in integrating all security disciplines into program security efforts to mitigate risks of compromise, unauthorized disclosure or damage to weapon systems, program/system information, and its components. This is an acquisition demonstration project position NH-03 equivalent to a GS-12 to GS-13.

Requirements

• U.S. Citizenship is required
• Males must be registered for Selective Service
• 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 posn is subject to provisions of the DoD Priority Placement Program
• This position may require drug testing, and the candidate may be subject to passing a drug test upon selection.
• Selectee is expected to be granted with and/or maintain the appropriate security clearance required for the position.
• Selectee may be required to serve a probationary or trial period.
• Employee may be required to work other than normal duty hours, to include evenings, weekends and/or holidays
• Work may occasionally require travel away from the normal duty station on military or commercial aircraft.
• All federal employees are required to have direct deposit.
• This announcement may result in a 120-day register that may be used to fill like vacancies for 120 days after the closing date.
• Applicants may be referred for consideration as vacancies occur.
• 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.
• This position is designated national security position.
• Department of Defense Security Fundamentals Professional Certification and Security Asset Protection Professional Certification conferrals are required within 2 years of the established employee EOD or initial assignment date.
• Applicants must have at least 1 year (52 weeks) of specialized experience at the next lower broadband NH-02, equivalent to the next lower grade GS-11 or equivalent in other pay systems.
• Specialized experience is experience in planning, organizing and managing the security activities of assigned programs at locations ensuring that all elements of protection complies with legal and regulatory requirements and meets customer needs throughout the program; administering the physical, information, industrial, personnel, and operations security programs as applied to assigned activities/systems.
• Expert in program protection, system security, technology assessment and control, foreign military sales, information, industrial, personnel, and operations security concepts, principles, and practices to plan and implement security programs in these areas.
• Expert ability in developing, analyzing, and evaluating security programs to meet mission requirements and improve the security program for the Center Commander.
• Ability to communicate orally and in writing, clearly, concisely, and accurately.
• Ability to establish effective professional working relationships with coworkers and customers, contributing to a cooperative working environment and successful accomplishment of the mission.
• Knowledge of government contractual practices and requirements for development and purchase of USAF acquisition programs and/or supporting programs/projects.
• Must be familiar with Defense Industrial Base security organization, operations, and management practices.

Nice To Haves

• Relocation costs or other incentives may be available and considered by the organization.

Responsibilities

• Plans, organizes, and manages the security activities of assigned programs at contractor and government locations ensuring that all elements of protection complies with legal and regulatory requirements and meets customer needs throughout the program.
• Administers the physical, information, industrial, personnel and operations security programs as applied to assigned activities/systems.
• Administers Program Protection Planning efforts.
• Represents organization with DoD, USAF, HQ AFMC and various Center organizations as well as government customers and contracted organizations.

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.

What This Job Offers

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