SECURITY SPECIALIST

Summary

Click on "Learn more about this agency" button below for IMPORTANT additional information. The primary purpose of this position is to serve as the Senior Program Security Officer (PSO) ensuring the Special Access Programs (SAP) under a SAP umbrella supporting multiple Portfolio Acquisition Executives (PAE)/Program Executive Officers (PEO) is in full compliance with Special Access Program Policy, country specific Access Management Control Plan (AMCP),and Security Classification Guidance (SCGs).

Duties

• DUTY 1: Serves as a Senior Program Security Officer supporting a major SAP umbrella with multiple Portfolio Acquisition Executives (PAE)/Program Executive Officers (PEO). DUTY 2: Directs the Administration of the Information Systems Security Program to ensure secure accomplishment of the enterprise's missions, goals and objectives through proactive application of security principles, policies, and practices. DUTY 3: Directs the Personnel Security Program. Provides policy interpretation and guidance for the Personnel Security Program for the Program Security Officers, government agencies, and all entities involved in the SAP. DUTY 4: Directs the Physical Security Program. Ensures appropriate documentation and accreditors of Special Access Program Facilities (SAPF) are performed across the PAEs/PEOs. DUTY 5: Provides policy oversight and interpretation to Program Security Officers (PSO), staff agency security managers, Contractor Program Security Officers (CPSO), and Contract Security Support (CSS) in implementing security education and motivation programs.

Qualifications

This is a GG-15 position in the Defense Civilian Intelligence Personnel System (DCIPS). The GG-15 duties for the "Professional" work category are at the "Senior" work level and are equivalent to those at the GS-15 level. The selectee's salary will be set within the 15-grade equivalent to a GS/GG grade based on the selectee's qualifications in relation to the job. In order to qualify, you must meet the specialized experience requirements described in the Office of Personnel Management (OPM) Qualification Standards for General Schedule Positions, Administrative and Management Positions. EXPERIENCE REQUIRED: Your resume must reflect the quality level of experience which demonstrates the possession of the knowledge, skills, abilities, and competencies necessary for successful job performance required for this position. Examples of creditable experience include: Applying experimental theories and new developments to problems not susceptible to treatment by accepted methods or makes decisions or recommendations significantly changing, interpreting, or developing important policies and programs. Extensive knowledge of SAP information, industrial, and personnel security policies, concepts, principles and practices to plan and implement security programs in these areas as well as USAF research and technology protection procedures. Comprehensive knowledge of DoD, Air Force, and Intelligence Community program management policies and objectives. Advanced knowledge of required security training concepts, programs, procedures, and practices to assist managers in establishing and operating internal security programs. Demonstrate expertise in developing, analyzing, and evaluating security programs to meet classified mission requirements. Note: Creditable experience may include previous military experience, experience gained in the private sector, or experience gained in another government agency. KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES (KSAs): Your qualifications will be evaluated on the basis of your level of knowledge, skills, abilities and/or competencies in the following areas: 1. Extensive knowledge of SAP information, industrial, and personnel security policies, concepts, principles and practices to plan and implement security programs in these areas as well as USAF research and technology protection procedures. 2. Comprehensive knowledge of DoD, Air Force, and Intelligence Community program management policies and objectives. 3. Advanced knowledge of required security training concepts, programs, procedures, and practices to assist managers in establishing and operating internal security programs. 4. Demonstrate expertise in developing, analyzing, and evaluating security programs to meet classified mission requirements. 5. Skill in performing full range of personnel management responsibilities to include technical oversight and coordination of all security training; and other functions as directed; and independently accomplish difficult and complex advisory functions which are characterized by a great depth, breadth, and variety of program applications. 6. Proven ability to establish effective professional working relationships with coworkers, subordinates, high- ranking officials and customers. Contributing to a cooperative working environment and a successful accomplishment of the mission. Demonstrate ability to communicate to high-ranking officials orally and in writing, clearly, concisely, and accurately. CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT CONTINUED: 1. Special Sensitive: Position is designated special-sensitive and requires eligibility for access to Sensitive Compartmented Information (SCI), other intelligence-related Special Sensitive information, or involvement in Top Secret Special Access Programs (SAP) to fully perform the duties and responsibilities of the position. A non-disclosure agreement must be signed. 2. Drug Testing: This position has been designated by the Air Force as a Testing Designated Position (TDP) under the Air Force Civilian Drug Testing Program. Illegal drug use by employees in sensitive position presents a clear threat to the mission of the Air Force, national security, and public safety. 3. The work requires the employee to drive a motor vehicle. An appropriate, valid driver's license is required for the position. 4. 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 and AFI 36-2645, Security Professional Certification and Development. The listed certification requirements may not be deleted or modified without the written approval of the AF Security Functional Authority (SAF/AA) or their delegated security career field representative. 5. Key Position: This position is designated as a key position IAW AFI 36-507. Duties of this position are essential to the accomplishment of wartime/contingency operations. Incumbents of key positions must be removed from their military recall status if alternative for filling of the position during an emergency are not available. PART-TIME OR UNPAID EXPERIENCE: Credit will be given for appropriate unpaid and or part-time work. You must clearly identify the duties and responsibilities in each position held and the total number of hours per week. VOLUNTEER WORK EXPERIENCE: Refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service Programs (i.e., Peace Corps, AmeriCorps) and other organizations (e.g., professional; philanthropic; religious; spiritual; community; student and social). Volunteer work helps build critical competencies, knowledge and skills that can provide valuable training and experience that translates directly to paid employment. You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience.

Education

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION: This position is a Defense Civilian Intelligence Personnel Systems (DCIPS) position implemented under Section 504, Title V of Public Law 99-569, Intelligence Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 1987, as codified in Sec 1601, Chap 83 of Title 10 United States Code which sets forth Air Force policies and procedures for DCIPS. This position is in the Excepted Service. DoD Components with DCIPS positions apply Veterans' Preference to preference eligible candidates as defined by Section 2108 of Title 5 USC, in accordance with the procedures provided in DoD Instruction 1400.25, Volume 2005, DCIPS Employment and Placement. If you are a veteran claiming veterans' preference, as defined by section 2108 of Title 5 U.S.C., you must submit documents verifying your eligibility with your application package. For additional information on DCIPS, click here

Grade: GG 15. . Telework eligible. Apply by 2026-11-12 on USAJOBS.