Security Specialist (Sap/Sto)

U.S. Northern Command • Peterson AFB, CO

1d • Onsite

About The Position

The Security Specialist serves as a Combatant Command headquarters-level Special Access Program (SAP) security specialist and Security Officer supporting N/NC missions. The role provides personnel, operations, automated information systems, information, physical, communications security, and Security Education, Training, and Awareness program functions. Duties include managing assigned SAP security, supporting compartmented information systems and COMSEC, maintaining physical security across SCIFs and SAPFs, and supporting IJSTO/SAP planning and execution. The position also serves as a NORTHCOM J3X Division security manager.

The position is designated Special Sensitive and requires obtaining and maintaining a Top Secret/Sensitive Compartmented Information clearance. The employee may be on call or recalled with little or no notice for exercises, crises, or contingencies; shift work and emergency overtime may be required. Travel may be required, including travel to and from Cheyenne Mountain Space Force Station, and the employee may need to drive a government vehicle. The position is not eligible for telework because it requires daily access to classified material, though emergency or OPM-prescribed unscheduled telework may be considered with supervisor approval.

Applicants may qualify at the GS-11 level through one year of specialized experience at GS-09 or equivalent; a related doctoral degree, three years of progressively higher-level graduate education toward such a degree, or an LL.M.; or a combination of qualifying education and experience. At the GS-12 level, applicants must have one year of specialized experience at GS-11 or equivalent. The position requires a valid driver’s license and specified security courses and certifications after appointment.

Requirements

• U.S. citizenship is required.
• Obtain and maintain a Top Secret/Sensitive Compartmented Information clearance; the position is designated Special Sensitive.
• Male applicants must be registered for Selective Service, if applicable.
• GS-11 applicants must have one year of specialized experience at GS-09 or equivalent, qualifying graduate education, or an allowable combination of education and experience.
• GS-12 applicants must have one year of specialized experience at GS-11 or equivalent.
• Merit promotion applicants must meet applicable time-in-grade requirements: one year at GS-09 for GS-11 consideration or one year at GS-11 for GS-12 consideration.
• Knowledge of SAP security principles and procedures across personnel, physical, information, industrial, information systems, and communications security disciplines.
• Ability to interpret and apply security guidelines; analyze security problems; organize work and priorities; and coordinate with coworkers and mission partners.
• Ability to manage compartmented command-and-control information systems and administer an integrated security program.
• Ability to communicate security information clearly, concisely, and accurately, orally and in writing.
• Ability to plan and organize multiple program activities, resolve security issues, and conduct inspections, reviews, and investigations.
• A valid driver's license is required.
• Maintain current certifications. CDSE SAP Personnel Security Official Course must be completed within two months of assuming the position.
• Complete CDSE Introduction to Special Access Programs (SAPs) and ODNI ICD 705 Physical Security Course within one year of assuming the position.
• Obtain Department of Defense Security Fundamentals Professional Certification (SFPC) within two years of the employee EOD or initial assignment date.
• Submit transcripts when using education to qualify; foreign education must be shown to be equivalent to U.S. education.
• Submit required eligibility documentation where applicable, such as documents for ICTAP, MSP, or PPP consideration.
• Submit to random CI Poly screenings as a condition of employment; failure to do so results in debrief from SAPs and removal from the position.

Responsibilities

• Serve as a Compartmented Program Security Specialist for assigned SAPs supporting N/NC missions.
• Support compartmented automated information systems and serve as Communications Security (COMSEC) Responsible Officer.
• Serve as Special Security Representative for multiple SCIFs and SAPFs across the command, ensuring physical security is maintained.
• Support Integrated Joint Special Technical Operations (IJSTO)/SAP planning and execution.
• Serve as a NORTHCOM J3X Division security manager.
• Perform security program functions covering personnel, operations, automated information systems, information, physical, communications security, and security education, training, and awareness.
• Plan, conduct, and document security inspections, reviews, and investigations; identify deficiencies and monitor corrective actions.
• Perform Battle Roster functions during exercises and real-world events as required.
• Travel as needed, including to and from Cheyenne Mountain Space Force Station, and drive a government motor vehicle when required.

Benefits

• Comprehensive federal employee benefits package for eligible employees and their families.
• Potential authorized PCS relocation benefits in accordance with JTR and Air Force regulations.
• Disabled veteran leave may be available to qualifying federal employees.
• Childcare discounts are described for eligible direct childcare, CYP, and FCC personnel.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: Ph.D. or professional degree