Supervisory Security Specialist

Air National Guard • Andrews AFB, MD

20h • Onsite

About The Position

The primary purpose of this position is to serve the Director of Information Protection (IP) and the NGB A2/6S Branch Chief for the Compliance and Training Branch for HQ Air National Guard (ANG) and Air National Guard Readiness Center (ANGRC). This role involves planning, organizing, and directing the activities of ANG IPO, ensuring compliance with legal and regulatory requirements for the command collateral security program. The position also serves as the Branch Chief for the NGB A2/6S Compliance and Training Branch, acting as a subject matter expert (SME) on personnel security (PERSEC), physical security (PHYSEC), industrial security (INDUSEC), information security (INFOSEC), and SCI Cybersecurity. The incumbent advises leadership on the oversight and administration of both collateral and SCI security programs, and serves as the command's security enterprise risk management SME. Responsibilities include developing processes and procedures to measure future uncertainties in achieving security program goals and objectives, and representing the ANG on inter-agency, intra-agency, and intergovernmental working groups focused on national security and intelligence community (IC) information protection. The role requires interaction and collaboration with other agencies on information protection issues and interfaces with various government entities such as ODNI, OPM, and DCSA.

Requirements

• Applicants must have at least one (1) year of specialized experience at the next lower grade GS-13, or equivalent in other pay systems.
• Extensive knowledge of all aspects of SAP security management to include personnel, physical, information, operations, communications, and classification management to effectively implement and administer applicable security programs and/or coordinate with other specialized security programs.
• Mastery knowledge of a wide range of advance concepts, principles, and practices involved insecurity, including knowledge and experience of United States Codes, DOD, DNI, SAF/HAF, and MAJCOM-level policies related to information protection, threat management, and security, education, training, and awareness (SETA) oversight.
• Mastery knowledge of multiple collateral, SCI, and SAP security disciplines to resolve difficult and complex problems for a multi-functional security program (i.e., INFOSEC, PERSEC, PHYSEC,INDUSEC, OPSEC, Cyber, and RM) within the organization.
• Knowledge of organizational structures, missions, objectives, intelligence enterprise to support and promote information sharing and strategies.
• Expert knowledge of analytical theories, processes, programs and practices in the required security technologies, tactics, techniques, and procedures (TTTPs) to assist supervisors and leadership in establishing and operating internal security programs to protect DOD, DAF, and SAPs.
• Demonstrated expertise in developing, analyzing, and evaluating security programs to meet security requirements.
• Expert knowledge of security procedures to handle, protect and maintain control of TS/SCI/SAP classified material and media.
• Sophisticated understanding and skill in applying broad or in-depth expertise in highly complex and ambiguous situations.
• Skill in conducting reviews and analyzing and assessing security program operations to include identifying deficiencies; measuring compliance, consistency, and effectiveness; and making recommendations for enhancements and improvements.
• Proven ability to establish professional working relationships with coworkers, subordinates, high-ranking officials and customers, contributing to a cooperative working environment and successful mission accomplishment.
• Strong writing and oral communication skills to inform and persuade.
• Ability to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing, with senior officials form a broad array of activities, including federal and local government, and industry.
• Ability to plan, organize, and direct the functions and mentor, motivate, and appraise the staff of small to medium sized organization.
• Ability to analyze and adjust work operations of subordinate organizational segments to meet program requirements and objectives within available resources.
• U.S. Citizenship Required
• Males must be registered for Selective Service, see www.sss.gov
• A security clearance may be required
• Must be able to obtain and maintain a Top Secret clearance with access to Sensitive Compartmented Information (SCI).
• Position includes additional program security requirements and may be required to take a random counter-intelligence polygraph if indoctrinated into certain programs.
• This position has been designated by the Air Force as a Testing Designated Position (TDP) under the Air Force Civilian Drug Demand Reduction Program. Employee must pass initial and periodic short notice drug testing.
• Completion of the DIA/DNI or NCSC Special Security Officer Course (virtually) is required within a year of the established EOD.

Nice To Haves

• Department of Defense Security Fundamentals Professional Certification (SFPC) and Security Program Integration Professional Certification (SPIPC) conferrals are required within 2 years of the established employee EOD or initial assignment date to this position in accordance with DOD3305.13-M, DoD Security Accreditation and Certification and AFI 36-2645, Security Professional Certification and Development.
• If authorized, PCS will be paid IAW JTR and AF Regulations.
• If receiving an authorized PCS, you may be subject to completing/signing a CONUS agreement.
• Advance in hire may be authorized if there is demonstrable proof provided on your resume
• Student Loan Repayment may be authorized
• Recruitment Incentive may be authorized for this position
• Relocation Incentive may be authorized for this position
• Leave accrual may be authorized upon request

Responsibilities

• Plans, organizes, and directs the activities of ANG IPO, ensuring that the command collateral security program complies with legal and regulatory requirements and meets the needs of ANG Wing and unit commands and members.
• Develops goals and objectives that integrate organization and protection objectives.
• Exercises supervisory personnel management responsibilities.
• Plans and schedules work effectively and efficiently.
• Assigns work to subordinate employees based on organization priorities and consideration of difficulty and requirements of assignments such that the experience, training, and abilities of staff are effectively utilized to meet organizational and customer needs.
• Serves as the Branch Chief for NGB A2/6S Compliance and Training Branch and is the subject matter expert (SME) on core processes and procedures for Personnel Security (PERSEC), Physical Security (PHYSEC), Industrial security (INDUSEC), Information Security (INFOSEC) and SCI Cybersecurity.
• Advises the NGB A2/6S Division Chief, A2/6 Associate Director, and A2/6 Director on the oversight and administration of the Compliance and Training Branch for both collateral and SCI security programs.
• Serves as command's security enterprise risk management subject matter expert (SME).
• Advises the NGBA2/6S Division Chief, A2/6 Associate Director, and A2/6 Director on the risk management security function.
• Develops appropriate processes and procedures to measure future uncertainties in achieving security program and project performance goals and objectives for the division, directorate, and the command within defined cost, schedule, scope, and performance constraints.
• Serves as an ANG representative on inter-agency, intra-agency, and intergovernmental working groups, committees, and other governmental and industrial associates focusing on national security and intelligence community (IC) information protection.
• Interacts and collaborates with other agencies on a myriad of information protection issues.
• Interfaces with Office of the Director of National Intelligence(ODNI), Office of Personnel Management (OPM), Defense Counterintelligence and Security Agency(DCSA), DOD Consolidated Adjudication Services.

Benefits

• 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.
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• 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: Manager
• Education Level: No Education Listed