Security Specialist

National Air and Space Intelligence Center • Wright-Patterson AFB, OH

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About The Position

The Security Specialist serves as a security program specialist for NASIC and subordinate organizations, protecting resources from espionage, terrorism, and unauthorized disclosure or compromise of information or material vital to the organization’s mission, national defense, or national security. The position administers and enforces information, personnel, industrial, and physical security programs, interpreting applicable Air Force, Department of Defense, and federal regulations and adapting established security practices to differing organizational needs and circumstances.

The specialist analyzes personnel-security problems, mission vulnerabilities, security impacts, and challenges involving multiple security disciplines, and develops efficient solutions to support mission success. The role represents the organization on industrial security matters, supports protection of classified information and SCI access required by contract performance, maintains records, and develops and coordinates program guidance. The specialist also administers physical security, advising commanders and other stakeholders on security facilities, equipment, alarms, and related operations and maintenance.

The position is a GG-12 DCIPS role at the full-performance work level. It requires the ability to obtain and maintain a Top Secret clearance and applicable SCI or other special access, pass initial and periodic drug tests, and obtain specified security certifications within two years. Work is primarily in an office, with some classroom and conference-room work and physical inspections that may involve climbing ladders and entering tunnels, crawl spaces, areas above ceilings, and roofs. Travel on military or commercial aircraft may be required, as may work outside normal hours, including evenings, weekends, holidays, shift work, and emergency overtime.

Requirements

• Specialized experience demonstrating knowledge, skills, abilities, and competencies necessary for successful performance, consistent with OPM qualification standards for administrative and management positions.
• Knowledge of a wide range of security specialties, concepts, principles, criteria, requirements, technology, and practices.
• Knowledge of the intelligence enterprise to support and promote information sharing and strategies.
• Knowledge of security-training concepts, programs, procedures, and practices to assist managers with internal security programs.
• Skill in applying analytical principles, practices, and techniques to review and evaluate security programs and improve them to meet mission requirements.
• Ability to communicate clearly, concisely, and accurately, orally and in writing.
• Ability to establish effective professional working relationships with coworkers and customers.
• Ability to obtain and maintain a Top Secret clearance and access to SCI, other intelligence-related special-sensitive information, or Top Secret SAPs, as required for the position; a nondisclosure agreement must be signed.
• Pass initial and periodic short-notice drug testing and comply with applicable security examinations or tests.
• Obtain Department of Defense Security Fundamentals Professional Certification, Security Asset Protection Professional Certification, and Physical Security Certification within two years of the established employee EOD or initial assignment date.
• Maintain current certifications.
• Meet the physical demands of climbing ladders and accessing tunnels, spaces above ceilings, crawl spaces, and roofs for inspections and sensor response.
• U.S. citizenship is required.
• Must be registered for Selective Service, if applicable.
• Sign an Air Force-wide mobility agreement; mobility is a condition of employment.
• May be required to travel on military or commercial aircraft for temporary duty.
• May be required to work evenings, weekends, holidays, shift work, and emergency overtime.
• Incumbent may be subject to psychological screening and polygraph testing.
• Complete the applicable probationary period or DCIPS trial period; new DCIPS employees are required to complete a two-year trial period.

Responsibilities

• Execute and enforce compliance with operational, functional, and mission-assurance aspects of the organization’s Information Security program.
• Interpret and apply Air Force, Department of Defense, and other federal information-security regulations and processes.
• Implement and adapt established security policies, practices, procedures, and techniques to different organizations and circumstances.
• Execute and enforce compliance with the organization’s Personnel Security program and interpret applicable regulations and laws.
• Analyze personnel-security problems, mission vulnerabilities, mission-assurance impacts, and challenges involving multiple security disciplines; provide efficient, cost-effective solutions.
• Represent the organization on Industrial Security issues and maintain knowledge of customer missions to protect classified and SCI access as required by contract performance.
• Maintain detailed records of supported industrial security activities.
• Research, develop, write, and coordinate implementation of industrial security program guidance.
• Administer the organization’s Physical Security Program.
• Advise commanders and other involved parties on security facilities, equipment, alarm installation, maintenance, and use.
• Review plans and make recommendations concerning operations and maintenance of physical and resource security inputs.
• Inspect and respond to sensors in locations such as port holes, tunnels, spaces above ceilings, crawl spaces, and roofs.

Benefits

• Federal employee benefits package; specific benefits depend on position type and eligibility.
• Disabled veteran leave may be available to eligible federal employees hired on or after November 5, 2016, with a service-connected disability rating of 30% or more.
• Certain foreign-area benefits, such as Living Quarters Allowance or government quarters, Post Allowance, and Home Leave, may be available to eligible selectees, subject to approval.

What This Job Offers

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