The primary purpose of this position is to serve as the Senior Government Special Access Program Security Officer to provide oversight and management of the Security Section within the Operational Flight Program Combined Test Force, spanning multiple security disciplines (information, personnel, physical, computer, operations, and communications security) in support of the 53d Wing, 53d Test and Evaluation Group, OFP CTF missions in all requirements for Advanced Program and SAP activities.

Duties

Plans, organizes, and directs the activities of the OFP CTF security office, ensuring that all security programs comply with command, legal, and regulatory requirements. Independently develops guidelines for the OFP CTF where existing guidance is inapplicable or of limited applicability. Primary OFP CTF lead for creation and management of security information files (SIF) within HQ ACC, USAF, and DoD processes, including maintenance of files and records pertinent to personnel clearances. Implements DoD, USAF, MAJCOM, and installation policies and develops local procedures for force protection and antiterrorism. Manages Communications Security (COMSEC) accounts.

Requirements

• U.S. Citizenship Required
• Males must be registered for Selective Service, see www.sss.gov
• The employee is required to obtain and maintain a Top-Secret security clearance with access to both SAPs and SCI
• 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. More information on PCS requirements, may be found at: https://afciviliancareers.com/regulatory/
• 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 (TDP) under the Air Force Civilian Drug Demand Reduction Program
• 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
• Advance in hire may be authorized if there is demonstrable proof provided on your resume
• Recruitment Incentive may be authorized for this position
• Relocation Incentive may be authorized for this position
• Leave accrual may be authorized upon request
• The employee may be required to take a random counter-intelligence polygraph and submit to additional background checks as a condition of employment and/or continued access to the SAP facilities
• The position is designated Emergency Essential (E-E), and the employee must sign forms accepting conditions of employment related to that designation per DoD Directives
• The work may require the employee drive a motor vehicle. A valid driver’s license is required for the position
• Department of Defense Security Fundamentals Professional Certification, Security Asset Protection Professional Certification, and Special Program Security Certification conferrals are required within two years...(continued)
• of 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.
• This position requires the ability to perform physically arduous work

Qualifications

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 Managment Positions. SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE: Applicants must have at least one (1) year of specialized experience at the next lower grade GS-12, or equivalent in other pay systems. Examples of specialized experience includes mastery of applying knowledge of a wide range of security concepts, principles, and practices to review, independently analyze, and resolve difficult and complex security problems. Expert applied knowledge of a wide range of security concepts, principles, and practices to review, independently analyze, and resolve difficult and complex security problems; applies policy direction to contractors and government/military officials, and develops guidance and procedures for applying security policy, procedures, techniques, equipment, and methods to a variety of work situations and various levels or degrees of security controls. NOTE: Your resume must support this response. FEDERAL TIME-IN-GRADE (TIG) REQUIREMENT FOR GENERAL SCHEDULE (GS) POSITIONS: Merit promotion applicants must meet applicable time-in-grade requirements to be considered eligible. One year at the GS-12 level is required to meet the time-in-grade requirements for the GS-13 level. TIG applies if you are in a current GS position or held a GS position within the previous 52 weeks. NOTE: Applicants applying as VEOA candidates who are current GS civil service employees or are prior GS civil service employees within the past 52 weeks must also meet time-in-grade requirements. 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: Thorough knowledge of Special Access Program security concepts, programs, procedures, and practices to manage the establishment and operations of wing internal security programs. Comprehensive knowledge of special access programs, communications, industrial, information, physical and personnel security concepts, principles, and practices to plan and implement security programs in those areas as well as knowledge and experience with special compartmented information (SCI) security procedures. Skilled in planning, organizing and directing studies and forecasts to recommend and implement methods for enhancing security through modifications and applications of evolving technology. Skill to independently develop, analyze, and evaluate security programs to meet mission requirements and improve the security posture for the organization. Ability to independently oversee the security functions of a diverse organization to meet deadlines and enable accomplishment of secure developmental and operational test objectives. Ability to communicate orally and in writing, clearly, concisely, and accurately. 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

IF USING EDUCATION TO QUALIFY: If position has a positive degree requirement or education forms the basis for qualifications, you MUST submit transcriptswith the application. Official transcripts are not required at the time of application; however, if position has a positive degree requirement, qualifying based on education alone or in combination with experience, transcripts must be verified prior to appointment. An accrediting institution recognized by the U.S. Department of Education must accredit education. Click here to check accreditation.

FOREIGN EDUCATION: Education completed in foreign colleges or universities may be used to meet the requirements. You must show proof the education credentials have been deemed to be at least equivalent to that gained in conventional U.S. education program. It is your responsibility to provide such evidence when applying.

Contacts

• Address ACC - Eglin AFB 310 W. Van Matre Avenue, Suite 102 Eglin AFB, FL 32542 US
• Name: Total Force Service Center
• Phone: 1-800-525-0102
• Email: [email protected]