Security Specialist

Air Combat Command • Nellis AFB, NV

31d • Onsite

About The Position

The primary purpose of this position is to serve as a security specialist, providing information, industrial, and personnel security program functions in support of the organization. This role involves implementing and administering various security programs, including Information Security, Industrial Security, and Personnel Security. The specialist will develop local procedures, interpret regulatory guidance, review contract documents, and process security clearance requests. Additionally, the position assists in security education and motivation programs, advising managers on training requirements and security directives.

Requirements

• U.S. Citizenship Required
• Males must be registered for Selective Service, see www.sss.gov
• The employee must be able to obtain and maintain a Secret Security clearance.
• This position is subject to provisions of the DoD Priority Placement Program
• This position has been designated by the Air Force as a Testing Designated position (TOP) under the Air Force Civilian Drug Demand Reduction Program. Employee must pass initial and periodic short-notice drug testing.
• Employee may be required to work other than normal duty hours, to include evenings, weekends and/or holidays. Shift work and emergency overtime may be required
• Employee must maintain current certifications
• Disclosure of Political Appointments
• Depending on the type of position (competitive/excepted) you are selected for, you will be required to serve a 1-year probationary period OR 2-year trial period. Upon completion of your probationary/trial period, your employment will be terminated unless you receive certification, in writing, that your continued employment advances the public interest.
• Employee may be required to take a random counter-intelligence polygraph examination and submit to background checks as a condition of employment and/ or continued access to special access programs (SAPS).
• This is a designated national security position.
• Department of Defense Security Fundamentals Professional Certification (SFPC) conferral is required within 2 years of the established employee EOD or initial assignment date to this position in accordance with DoD 3305.13-M, DoD Security Accreditation and Certification.
• Work may occasionally require travel away from the normal duty station on military or commercial aircraft/vehicle to conferences, meetings, temporary duty assignments, or functions away from the duty office/location. Travel may include overnight stays.
• SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE: Applicants must have at least one (1) year of specialized experience at the next lower grade GS-09, or equivalent in other pay systems.
• Knowledge of a wide range of security concepts, principles, and practices to review, independently analyze, and resolve difficult and complex security problems; apply policy direction to contractors and government/military officials, and develop guidance for applying security policy, procedures, techniques, equipment, and methods to a variety of work situations and various levels or degrees of security controls.
• Knowledge of a broad range of security program relationships, and expertise in information, personnel, and industrial security to effectively implement and administer applicable security programs and/or coordinate with other specialized security programs.
• Knowledge of security classification methods, concepts, and eligibility for access to classified or sensitive information to review plans for proposed or new projects, organizations, and/or missions to assure the presence of adequate planning for information security and other controls.
• Ability to plan and carry out reviews of unit and/or contractor security programs, analyze and evaluate reports and conditions to recommend remedial actions.
• Knowledge of information, industrial, and personnel security concepts, principles, and practices to plan and implement security programs in these areas.
• Knowledge of required security training concepts, programs, procedures, and practices to assist managers in establishing and operating internal security programs.
• Skill in developing, analyzing, and evaluating security programs to meet mission requirements and improve the security program for the installation.
• Ability to communicate orally and in writing, clearly, concisely, and accurately.
• Ability to establish effective professional working relationships with coworkers and customers, contributing to a cooperative working environment and successful accomplishment of the mission.

Nice To Haves

• Successful completed a Ph.D. or equivalent doctoral degree or 3 full years of progressively higher level graduate education leading to such a degree or LL.M., if related in a field which demonstrates the knowledge, skills and abilities necessary to do the work of the positions.

Responsibilities

• Implements and administers the Information Security Program for the Organization.
• Implements DoW, USAF, and MAJCOM policies and develops local procedures for the classification and protection of classified national defense and other sensitive information originated or controlled by installation activities.
• Interprets, formulates, and implements regulatory guidance for classification management and safeguarding requirements.
• Administers the Industrial Security Program.
• Reviews solicitation and contract documents to ensure they include the appropriate security clauses and language.
• Reviews DD Forms 254, Contract Security Classification Specifications, for technical accuracy and sufficiency of classification guidance prior to approval.
• Implements and administers the Personnel Security Program for the organization.
• Establishes local procedures for processing requests for security clearances for military and civilian personnel.
• Initiates and reviews all requests for personnel security investigations consistent with directives.
• Assists base unit and staff agency security managers in implementing security education and motivation programs.
• Advises security managers of security training requirements, changes in security procedures, publication of security directives, and enhancements designed to increase security awareness.

Benefits

• Full/part-time employees occupying direct childcare positions are eligible for discounts IAW DAF AFSVC/CC Memo, 30 Sep 22; first child 100% / each additional child 25%. Other assigned CYP and FCC personnel are eligible for 25% discount.
• A career with the U.S. government provides employees with a comprehensive benefits package.
• As a federal employee, you and your family will have access to a range of benefits that are designed to make your federal career very rewarding.
• Review our benefits Eligibility for benefits depends on the type of position you hold and whether your position is full-time, part-time or intermittent.
• Disabled veteran leave is available to a Federal employee hired on/after 5 Nov 2016, who is a veteran with a service-connected disability rating of 30% or more.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level