Job opening: SECURITY SPECIALIST
Salary: $117 962 - 153 354 per year
Relocation: YES
Published at: Aug 23 2024
Employment Type: Full-time
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The primary purpose of this position is to serve as a Security Specialist for the Atlantic District Area of Responsibility (AOR), providing management oversight for physical security, information systems and personnel security program personnel in support of USAF, DoD, and National level Special Access Programs (SAPs).
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Duties
- Directs the Physical Security Program for the protection of classified national security information, both Sensitive Compartmented Information (SCI), Special Access Programs (SAPs), and collateral information.
- Implements and administers the SAP Information Security Program protecting the enterprise from espionage, terrorism, and threats of unauthorized disclosure and/or compromise of information or material considered vital to enterprise mission interests, national defense or national security.
- 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.
- Directs the Personnel Security Program and provides policy interpretation and guidance for the Personnel Security Program for the System Program Officers, government agencies and all entities involved in the SAP.
- Provides policy oversight and interpretation to staff agency security managers and Contractor Program Security Officers (CPSO) in implementing security education and motivation programs.
Requirements
- U.S. Citizenship Required
- All new DCIPS employees are required to complete a two-year DCIPS trial period.
- Position is designated special-sensitive and incumbent must be able to obtain and retain a TOP SECRET (TS) security clearance with access to Sensitive Compartmented Information (SCI). A non-disclosure agreement must be signed.
- 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 will be required as dictated by mission requirements.
- Employee must maintain current certifications
- Disclosure of Political Appointments
- Direct Deposit: All federal employees are required to have direct deposit
- The employee may be required to travel in military and/or commercial aircraft to perform temporary duty assignments.
- The employee will be required to take a CSP Polygraph.
- The employee will be required to maintain a valid driver's license.
- The incumbent must undergo an internal background investigations by OSI and must be approved for duty by the Commander of OSI or the Commander’s designated representative(s).
- Leave accrual may be authorized upon request
- 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 "Full Performance" 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 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: knowledge of SAP information, industrial, personnel, and physical security concepts, principles and practices to plan and implement security programs in these areas as well as USAF research and technology protection procedures; knowledge of required security training concepts, programs, procedures, and practices to assist managers in establishing and operating internal security programs. Note: Creditable experience may include previous military experience, experience gained in the private sector, or experience gained in another government agency.
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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, personnel, and physical security concepts, principles and practices to plan and implement security programs in these areas as well as USAF research and technology protection procedures.
2. Advanced knowledge of required security training concepts, programs, procedures, and practices to assist managers in establishing and operating internal security programs.
3. Skill in developing, analyzing, and evaluating security programs to meet classified mission requirements.
4. Skill to interpret a variety of security program laws, directives, regulations, and guidance to assist staff in establishing and operating internal security programs. Knowledge of security procedures to handle, protect and maintain control of TS/SCI/SAP classified material and media.
5. Ability to communicate with high-ranking officials orally and in writing, clearly, concisely, and accurately.
6. 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.
CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT CONTINUED:
This position is designated as a Testing Designated Position (TDP) under the Air Force Civilian Drug Testing Program. Illegal drug use by employees in sensitive positions presented a clear threat to the mission of the Air Force, nation security, and public safety. It is required that you (a) refrain from the use of illegal drugs and (b) if requested, submit to urinalysis testing.
This is a key position. Incumbent must be removed from their military recall status if alternative for filling the position during an emergency are not available. 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. (IAW: DoDD 1200.7, "Screening the Ready Reserve,")
Department of Defense Security Fundamentals Professional Certification, and Security Asset Protection Professional Certification conferrals are required within 2 years of the established employee EOD or initial assignment date to this position in accordance with DoD 3305.13M, DoD Security Accreditation and Certification. The Listed certification requirements may not be deleted or modified without the written approval of the AF Security Functional Authority (SAFIAA) or their delegated security career field representative. This certification requirement only applies to employees hired onto this position on or after 14 March 2016. Incumbent employees assigned on or before 13 March 2016 are not required to obtain the DoD certification(s) listed above.
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
This job does not have an education qualification requirement.
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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