Security Specialist

Air Combat Command • Nellis AFB, NV

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About The Position

The Security Specialist primarily manages the daily operations of the United States Air Force Warfare Center (USAFWC) Integrated Joint Special Technical Operations (IJSTO) program. The position executes and enforces the operational, functional, and mission-assurance aspects of the IJSTO security program for USAFWC and subordinate units; develops and directs security guidance and training for the civilian and military workforce; implements and administers the Special Access Program (SAP) industrial security program; and administers personnel security investigation and adjudication systems for case management.

The role requires at least one year of specialized experience at the GS-11 level or equivalent, including planning, organizing, and directing organizational security activities and applying security classification methods, concepts, and access eligibility requirements. The employee must obtain and maintain a Top Secret clearance with access to SCI and SAPs, complete specified Department of Defense security certifications within two years of the established employee EOD or initial assignment date, and may be required to undergo random counter-intelligence polygraph examinations and drug testing.

This is an emergency-essential, mission-essential, key, and designated national security position. The employee may travel to other installations and on temporary duty by military or commercial aircraft, must hold a valid driver's license, and may participate in command-and-control operations and work odd shifts in support of real-world threats or exercises. A degree is not required for this position.

Requirements

• At least one year of specialized experience at the next lower grade, GS-11, or equivalent in another pay system.
• For merit-promotion applicants, one year at GS-11 is required to meet the GS-12 time-in-grade requirement, when applicable.
• Knowledge of a wide range of security specialties, concepts, principles, criteria, requirements, technology, and practices.
• Knowledge of personnel, information, and industrial security concepts, principles, and practices.
• Knowledge of IJSTO, SAP management, and SCI security guidance and procedures.
• Knowledge of security training concepts, programs, and procedures.
• Knowledge of analytical theories, processes, programs, and practices.
• Ability to establish effective professional working relationships with coworkers and customers.
• Obtain and maintain a Top Secret clearance with access to SCI and SAPs.
• Obtain the specified DoD security certification conferrals within two years of the established employee EOD or initial assignment date, as applicable: Security Fundamentals Professional Certification (SFPC), Special Program Security Certification (SPSC), and Security Asset Protection Professional Certification (SAPPC).
• Maintain current certifications.
• U.S. citizenship is required.
• Males must be registered for Selective Service.
• A valid driver's license is required for travel to other installations.
• The position is subject to drug testing and may require random counter-intelligence polygraph examinations and background checks.
• Sign DD Form 2365 accepting conditions of employment related to the emergency-essential designation.
• Meet applicable federal time-in-grade requirements if applying under merit promotion and subject to TIG rules.

Nice To Haves

• Previous SAPCO management experience.
• Experience planning, executing, participating in, and evaluating the results of exercises and wargames.

Responsibilities

• Manage daily operations of the USAFWC Integrated Joint Special Technical Operations (IJSTO) program.
• Execute and enforce operational, functional, and mission-assurance aspects of the IJSTO security program for USAFWC and subordinate units.
• Develop and direct security guidance and training for the civilian and military workforce at USAFWC.
• Implement and administer the Special Access Program (SAP) industrial security program.
• Implement and administer personnel security investigation and adjudication systems for case management.
• Plan, organize, and direct security activities across areas such as personnel, physical, information, automated information systems, industrial security, OPSEC, and COMSEC.
• Conduct broad security studies and make well-supported recommendations.
• Develop security education programs, provide training, and assist in operating security programs.
• Establish effective professional working relationships with coworkers and customers to support mission accomplishment.

Benefits

• Federal employees receive a comprehensive benefits package, with benefits for employees and their families; specific eligibility depends on position type.

What This Job Offers

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