Security Specialist

Department of the Air Force Headquarters • Arlington, VA

6d

About The Position

The Security Specialist serves as the Senior Program Security Officer (PSO) for a major Special Access Program (SAP) umbrella supporting multiple Portfolio Acquisition Executives (PAE) and Program Executive Officers (PEO). The position ensures that SAP activities comply with Special Access Program Policy, country-specific Access Management Control Plans (AMCPs), and Security Classification Guides (SCGs).

The incumbent directs the Information Systems Security Program to support secure accomplishment of the enterprise’s missions, goals, and objectives through proactive application of security principles, policies, and practices. The role also directs personnel and physical security programs, interprets and provides policy guidance, and oversees security education and motivation programs for program security personnel and associated organizations.

This is a GG-15 Defense Civilian Intelligence Personnel System (DCIPS) position in the Professional work category at the Senior work level, equivalent to GS-15. It is in the Excepted Service and is designated special-sensitive and as a key position. The employee must be eligible for access to sensitive and classified information, undergo required background investigation and psychological screening/polygraph testing, maintain current certifications, and meet specified security and employment conditions. A valid driver’s license is required, and DoD Security Fundamentals Professional Certification (SFPC) must be obtained within two years of the established employee EOD or initial assignment date.

Requirements

• U.S. citizenship is required.
• Meet the specialized experience requirements for the OPM Qualification Standards for General Schedule Positions, Administrative and Management Positions.
• Demonstrate extensive knowledge of SAP information, industrial, and personnel security policies, concepts, principles, and practices, including USAF research and technology protection procedures.
• Demonstrate comprehensive knowledge of DoD, Air Force, and Intelligence Community program management policies and objectives.
• Demonstrate advanced knowledge of security training concepts, programs, procedures, and practices.
• Demonstrate expertise in developing, analyzing, and evaluating security programs for classified mission requirements.
• Have skill in personnel management, technical oversight and coordination of security training, and independently accomplishing difficult and complex advisory functions across varied program applications.
• Demonstrate the ability to establish effective professional working relationships and communicate effectively with high-ranking officials orally and in writing.
• Maintain current certifications.
• Be eligible for access to Sensitive Compartmented Information, other intelligence-related Special Sensitive information, or Top Secret SAP information, and sign a nondisclosure agreement.
• Undergo an internal AFOSI background investigation and receive approval for duty; be subject to psychological screening and polygraph testing.
• Comply with the Air Force Civilian Drug Testing Program for this Testing Designated Position.
• Possess an appropriate, valid driver's license; the work requires driving a motor vehicle.
• Obtain DoD Security Fundamentals Professional Certification (SFPC) within two years of the established employee EOD or initial assignment date.
• Sign an Air Force-wide mobility agreement; mobility is a condition of employment.
• Complete a two-year DCIPS trial period if hired as a new DCIPS employee; depending on position type, a one-year probationary period or two-year trial period may apply.
• Be registered for Selective Service, if applicable.
• Work outside normal duty hours, including evenings, weekends, or holidays, and overtime when required; periodic shift work may be required if assigned as a watch-standing analyst.
• Travel on temporary duty may be required.

Responsibilities

• Serve as a Senior Program Security Officer supporting a major SAP umbrella with multiple PAEs and PEOs.
• Direct the Information Systems Security Program to ensure secure accomplishment of enterprise missions, goals, and objectives.
• Direct the Personnel Security Program and provide policy interpretation and guidance to program security officers, government agencies, and entities involved in the SAP.
• Direct the Physical Security Program and ensure appropriate documentation and accreditation of Special Access Program Facilities across PAEs and PEOs.
• Provide policy oversight and interpretation to program security officers, staff agency security managers, contractor program security officers, and contract security support personnel implementing security education and motivation programs.
• Develop, analyze, and evaluate security programs to meet classified mission requirements.
• Coordinate and provide technical oversight of security training and other assigned personnel management functions.
• Establish effective working relationships and communicate clearly, concisely, and accurately with coworkers, subordinates, high-ranking officials, and customers.

Benefits

• A federal employee benefits package is available; specific eligibility depends on position type.
• Potential foreign-area benefits, subject to approval and eligibility, may include living quarters allowance or government quarters, post allowance, and home leave.
• Disabled veteran leave may be available to eligible federal employees.
• Recruitment incentive may be authorized.
• Relocation incentive may be authorized.
• Leave accrual may be authorized upon request.
• Advance in hire may be authorized when supported by demonstrable proof.
• PCS may be paid if authorized.

What This Job Offers

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