Job opening: SECURITY SPECIALIST
Salary: $105 896 - 137 669 per year
Relocation: YES
Published at: Apr 29 2024
Employment Type: Full-time
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The primary purpose of this position is to serve as the command's Chief, ISR Physical Security. This position exercises
supervisory and managerial responsibilities. Serves as the ISR physical security functional expert responsible for oversight, and advisory functions for Headquarters Air Mobility Command and 11 command-wide geographically separated SSOs and IT Information Systems Security Managers.
Duties
-Executes, manages, and administers (SCI) Physical Security programs for the entire MAJCOM. Senior program
manager for AMC SCI Physical Security Programs across the command and subordinate organizations to include HQ AMC, Numbered Air Forces (NAFs), Air Operations Centers (AOCs), wings, installations, Field Operating Agencies (FOAs), 100+ SCIFs, Presidential Airlift Group (PAG) aircraft and facilities, and Executive Airlift Platform Secure Working Areas (SWAs). Develops and implements guidance and procedures for AMC ISR physical security operational requirements. Uses comprehensive knowledge of AMC strategic vision and mission to provide expert and authoritative physical security advice, guidance, knowledge, and consultation to IC, DoD, USAF, MAJCOM, wing, FOA, and installation senior leaders, commanders, and decision-makers in achieving overall command objectives and priorities.
-Senior Technical Advisor for development, construction, and life-cycle maintenance of SCIFs. Requires understanding of Command's mission, strategy and structure, funding sources and procedures, and requires ability to make on-site logical decisions quickly and the flexibility to respond immediately to unforeseen events. Represents the directorate in meetings with senior planners from internal/external MAJCOM staffs, Air Staff, DoD, National Security Agency (NSA), DIA, National Reconnaissance Office (NRO), National Geospatial Intelligence Agency, Department of Homeland Security, other national agencies, and congressional staff members. Serves as MAJCOM expert on all substantive SCI physical security matters and interfaces directly with national-level security policy officials on matters involving protection of special intelligence sources and methods.
-Exercises supervisory personnel management responsibilities. Advises and provides counsel to employees regarding
policies, procedures, and directives of management. Selects or recommends selection of candidates for vacancies, promotions, details, and reassignments in consideration of skills and qualifications, mission requirements, and Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) and diversity objectives. Ensures employees have the knowledge, skills, and abilities required to effectively manage DoD, IC, AF, and AMC-wide programs and administer guidance and policy. Develops, modifies, and/or interprets performance standards.
-Implements and administers SCI Information and Industrial Security Programs for the MAJCOM. Enforces operational, functional, and mission assurance aspects of the program for AMC SCI Information Security Programs. Directs the review of security classification management and declassification policies, standards, and security management guides. Interprets law, DoD and AF regulations, and industry standards to evaluate and ensure the safeguarding of classified information, technology, and sensitive unclassified information. Analyzes and evaluates the classification downgrading, declassification, and destruction programs.
Requirements
- U.S. Citizenship Required
- All new DCIPS employees are required to complete a two-year DCIPS trial period.
- 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 posn is subject to provisions of the DoD Priority Placement Program
- Must be registered for Selective Service, see Legal and Regulatory Guide
- 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
- Direct Deposit: All federal employees are required to have direct deposit
- Advance in hire may be authorized if there is demonstrable proof provided on your resume
Qualifications
This is a GG-13 position in the Defense Civilian Intelligence Personnel System (DCIPS). The GG-13 duties for the "Professional" work category are at the "Senior" work level and are equivalent to those at the GS-13 level. The selectee's salary will be set within the 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 specializedexperience 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: expert knowledge of physical, personnel, industrial, and information security sufficient to provide SME guidance to military, civilian, and contractor personnel on DoD and National Agencies specific policies, procedures, and operating directives covering physical security. Must have an in-depth knowledge of sensitive intelligence methods and associated SCI products that are protected under the SCI management program, to provide accurate guidance on the types of justification required for various SCI program requirements and accesses. Must have in-depth knowledge of SCI physical security, TEMPEST, SCIF construction, and SCIF accreditation matters, as well as Aircraft SWA accreditations. 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. 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.
2. Expert knowledge of DNI, DoD, and AF policies, procedures, standards, training, and methods for identifying and
protecting SCI-information systems/platforms, personnel, facilities, operations, or material from unauthorized disclosure, misuse, theft, vandalism espionage, sabotage, or loss.
3. Expert knowledge of the application of Risk Management theory for SCIFs and AFJWICS to integrate multiple security disciplines for facilities and systems located in geographically dispersed sites world-wide.
4. Skill in developing, analyzing, and evaluating multiple security programs (Personnel, Physical, and Information) to meet mission requirements and improve organization security programs. Ability for a high degree of judgment, resourcefulness and originality and an ability to foresee the security and cybersecurity impacts of changing technologies.
5. Ability to establish effective professional working relationships with coworkers and customers, contributing to a cooperative working environment and successful accomplishment of the mission.
6. Ability to communicate orally and in writing, clearly, concisely, and accurately to a large range of audiences
CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT CONT'D:
1. This position in the excepted service authorized by Title 10 U.S.C. and covered by the Defense Civilian Intelligence
Personnel System (DCIPS). The employee must also sign a Statement of Understanding prior to occupying a DCIPS position.
2. Position is designated special-sensitive and requires eligibility for access to Top Secret, 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 besigned.
3. Drug Testing: This position has been designated by the Air Force as a Testing Designated Position (TDP) under the Air Force Civilian Testing Program. Employee must pass initial and periodic short notice drug testing. Illegal drug use by employees in sensitive positions presents a clear threat to the mission of the Air Force, national security, and public safety.
4. Key: The duties of this position meets all requirements as a category 4 designation, and shall not be vacated during a national emergency or mobilization without seriously impairing the capability of the parent Federal Agency or office to function effectively. This position must be removed from the Ready Reserve and CAN NOT become a member of the Ready Reserve.
5. This is a Mission Essential (ME) position performing a Mission Critical Function (MCF) which must continue
uninterrupted after the occurrence of an emergency and continue through full resumption of all functions. IAW DoD 3020-42, Defense Continuity Programs.
7. DoD Instruction 5105.21, SCI Administrative Security Manual, requires the SSO be functionally subordinate to the SIO and be a member of the SIO's staff. This requirement is rooted in the unique relationship between the SIO and SSO who, together, are charged by the Director of National Intelligence DNI/DIA to ensure compartmented information is protected. The SIO is responsible for maintaining the integrity of the SCI control system, which requires various approvals (e.g., SCIF construction, co-use agreements with IC agencies, validating need to know, etc.) and the SSO is the division responsible for vetting and ensuring those controls. Maintaining the SSO in the SIO direct line of authority creates a clear line of reporting, enhances communications, and strengthens SCI control system priorities.
8. Shift or overtime work may be required periodically or regularly to ensure effective operation of assigned personnel and systems. The employee may be required to travel in military and/or commercial aircraft to perform temporary duty
assignments.
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.
Contacts
- Address IC - Air Force DCIPS
550 C Street W
JBSA Randolph AFB, TX 78150
US
- Name: Total Force Service Center
- Phone: 1-800-525-0102
- Email: [email protected]
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