Security Specialist

Department of the Air Force Headquarters • Las Vegas, NV

3d

About The Position

The Security Specialist serves as the Senior Security Specialist, providing management oversight for information systems and personnel security program policies in support of USAF, DoD, and national-level Special Access Programs (SAPs). The position advises AFOSI/PJ senior leadership on major USAF capability requirements and ensures SAP information-protection procedures are followed.

The position directs information security, information systems security, personnel security, and physical security programs for SAPs. It provides policy interpretation and guidance to System Program Officers, government agencies, staff agency security managers, Contractor Program Security Officers, and other entities involved in SAPs. It also oversees security education and motivation programs and ensures appropriate documentation and accreditation of Special Access Program Facilities.

This is a GG-14 DCIPS position in the Excepted Service. The duties are at the Senior work level and equivalent to GS-14. The position is designated special-sensitive and requires eligibility for access to sensitive and classified information, a favorable suitability determination, a signed nondisclosure agreement, psychological screening and Counterintelligence Scope Polygraph, and compliance with drug testing requirements. The employee must maintain current certifications, hold a valid driver's license, and may travel on temporary duty assignments. The position requires a Department of Defense Security Fundamentals Professional Certification (SFPC).

Requirements

• U.S. citizenship is required.
• Must meet OPM specialized-experience requirements for Administrative and Management Positions, including comprehensive knowledge of security policy requirements and the ability to address security problems not susceptible to accepted methods, technology, and procedures.
• Must demonstrate mastery in decision-making and policy development for complex security assignments, including planning new, far-reaching security programs or contributing as a technical expert to interagency study groups.
• Extensive knowledge of SAP information, industrial, and personnel security policies, concepts, principles, and practices, including USAF research and technology protection procedures.
• Comprehensive knowledge of DoD, Air Force, and Intelligence Community program-management policies and objectives.
• Advanced knowledge of security training concepts, programs, procedures, and practices.
• Expertise in developing, analyzing, and evaluating security programs for classified mission requirements.
• Skill in personnel-management responsibilities, security-training oversight and coordination, and complex advisory functions across varied program applications.
• Ability to establish effective professional working relationships and contribute to a cooperative working environment and successful mission accomplishment.
• Ability to communicate clearly, concisely, and accurately, orally and in writing, with high-ranking officials.
• Must maintain current certifications and possess a valid driver's license appropriate for the position.
• Must be eligible for access to Sensitive Compartmented Information, other intelligence-related Special Sensitive information, or Top Secret Special Access Programs; a favorable suitability determination and signed nondisclosure agreement are required.
• Must undergo AFOSI internal background investigation and be approved for duty by the AFOSI Commander or designated representative.
• Must undergo psychological screening and Counterintelligence Scope Polygraph.
• Must pass initial and periodic short-notice drug testing under the Air Force Civilian Drug Demand Reduction Program.
• Department of Defense Security Fundamentals Professional Certification (SFPC) is required.
• Must be registered for Selective Service, if applicable.
• Must complete a two-year DCIPS trial period; depending on appointment type, a one-year probationary period or two-year trial period may apply.
• Must complete any applicable CONUS agreement if receiving authorized permanent change of station.

Nice To Haves

• Creditable experience may include military experience, private-sector experience, or experience gained in another government agency.
• Recruitment incentive may be authorized.
• Relocation incentive may be authorized.
• Advance in hire may be authorized with demonstrable proof provided on the resume.
• Leave accrual may be authorized upon request.

Responsibilities

• Provide direction and guidance for the Information Security Program for Special Access Programs designated by the Secretary of the Air Force.
• Direct administration of the USAF-wide classification Special Access Information System Security Program.
• Direct the Personnel Security Program and provide policy interpretation and guidance to System Program Officers, government agencies, and entities involved in SAPs.
• Direct the Physical Security Program and ensure appropriate documentation and accreditation of Special Access Program Facilities are performed.
• Provide policy oversight and interpretation to staff agency security managers and Contractor Program Security Officers implementing security education and motivation programs.
• Advise AFOSI/PJ senior leadership on major USAF capability requirements and ensure SAP information-protection procedures are followed.
• Provide technical oversight and coordination of security training and other personnel-management functions as directed.
• Develop, analyze, and evaluate security programs to meet classified mission requirements.
• Establish and maintain effective professional working relationships and communicate clearly and accurately with high-ranking officials, coworkers, subordinates, and customers.

Benefits

• A comprehensive federal employee benefits package is available, with benefits for the employee and family; specific eligibility depends on position type.
• Disabled veteran leave may be available to eligible federal employees.
• 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: Senior
• Education Level: No Education Listed