Click on "Learn more about this agency" button below to view Eligibilities being considered and other IMPORTANT information. The primary purpose of this position is to act as the installation Personnel Security Program Manager and Continuous Vetting expert in support of Trusted Workforce requirements for covered individuals filling national security positions in support of the Air Force Security Enterprise and commands Nuclear and conventional Air Mobility missions.

Duties

Directs the execution of the Department of Defense and Air Force Personnel Security program to assigned organization. Provides Continuous Evaluation (CE) and Continuous Vetting (CV) services in highly sensitive matters involving national security clearance eligibility, terrorism, foreign travel, suspicious financial activity, criminal activity, credit reports, commercial public records, Counter-Insider Threat (C-InT) and other security-related matters. Provides integrated Security Enterprise engagement, collaboration and addresses security risks and security concerns within the protection programs and security-related functions impacting day-to-day Air Force operations and missions. Develop, present, and conduct training. Provide role-based access control and/or support automated system administrator functions. Provides security integration support, program reviews, inspections and assessment, organizational and national-level (muti-state) operations support.

Requirements

• U.S. Citizenship Required
• Males must be registered for Selective Service, see www.sss.gov
• A Top Secret security clearance required
• 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 is a drug testing designated position. The incumbent is subject to random testing for drug use.
• Disclosure of Political Appointments
• Advance in hire may be authorized if there is demonstrable proof provided on your resume
• Leave accrual may be authorized upon request
• Key position
• The duties of this position meet 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 (cont...)
• or office to function effectively. This position must be removed from the Ready Reserve and cannot become a member of the Ready Reserve. (IAW: DoDD 1200.7, "Screening the Ready Reserve,")
• Department of Defense Security Fundamentals Professional Certification (SFPC) and Security Asset Protection Professional Certification (SAPPC) conferrals are required within 2 years (cont)
• The duties of this position meet 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 (cont...)
• to function effectively. This position must be removed from the Ready Reserve and cannot become a member of the Ready Reserve. (IAW: DoDD 1200.7, "Screening the Ready Reserve,")
• The work requires the employee to drive a motor vehicle. An appropriate, valid driver’s license is required for the position.

Qualifications

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 Management Positions GS-09/SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE: Applicants must have at least one (1) year of specialized experience at the next lower grade GS-07, or equivalent in other pay systems. Examples of specialized experience includes knowledge at a mastery and specialized level to perform and facilitate key decision-making and policy developing responsibilities in unique and significantly new and far-reaching national security matters including dynamic personnel security policy transformation engagement, to managing classified contracts supporting Department, Agency, Directorate and Wing level units and organizations. Leads or participates in interagency security specification requirements and includes need to foster innovative security solutions between non-Air Force entities to ensure protection of classified information and nuclear information. OR EDUCATION: master's or equivalent graduate degree OR 2 full years of progressively higher level graduate education leading to such a degree OR LL.B. or J.D., if related (must provide transcripts) OR COMBINATION OF EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE: GS-09/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-07 level is required to meet the time-in-grade requirements for the GS-09 level. TIG applies if you are in a current GS position or held a GS position within the previous 52 weeks. OR GS-11/SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE: Applicants must have at least one (1) year of specialized experience at the next lower grade GS-09, or equivalent in other pay systems. Examples of specialized experience includes knowledge at a mastery and specialized level to perform and facilitate key decision-making and policy developing responsibilities in unique and significantly new and far-reaching national security matters including dynamic personnel security policy transformation engagement, to managing classified contracts supporting Department, Agency, Directorate and Wing level units and organizations. Leads or participates in interagency security specification requirements and includes need to foster innovative security solutions between non-Air Force entities to ensure protection of classified information and nuclear information. OR EDUCATION: Ph.D. or equivalent doctoral degree OR 3 full years of progressively higher level graduate education leading to such a degree OR LL.M., if related (must provide transcripts) COMBINATION OF EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE: GS-11/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-09 level is required to meet the time-in-grade requirements for the GS-11 level. TIG applies if you are in a current GS position or held a GS position within the previous 52 weeks. OR GS-12/SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE: Applicants must have at least one (1) year of specialized experience at the next lower grade GS-11, or equivalent in other pay systems. Examples of specialized experience includes knowledge at a mastery and specialized level to perform and facilitate key decision-making and policy developing responsibilities in unique and significantly new and far-reaching national security matters including dynamic personnel security policy transformation engagement, to managing classified contracts supporting Department, Agency, Directorate and Wing level units and organizations. Leads or participates in interagency security specification requirements and includes need to foster innovative security solutions between non-Air Force entities to ensure protection of classified information and nuclear information. COMBINATION OF EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE: GS-12/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-11 level is required to meet the time-in-grade requirements for the GS-12 level. TIG applies if you are in a current GS position or held a GS position within the previous 52 weeks. 1. Expert knowledge of Personnel Security, Continuous Evaluation and Continuous Vetting concepts, principles, practices, and supporting systems to plan, implement, manage, and evaluate related activities and security programs in these areas. 2. Knowledge of Security Enterprise and ability to collaborate across multi-security disciplines and related functional areas. 3. Knowledge of Information Security, Industrial Security, Controlled Unclassified Information, nuclear information security and Counter-Insider Threat concepts, principles, and practices to collaborate with specialists, produce converged policies and guidance and support day-to-day mission success. 4. Understanding of Security Education and Training Awareness (SETA) concepts, programs, and procedures and current operational security-oriented web-based applications, platforms, and systems. An ability to train others in related matters and produce supportive content and meet operational implementation and sustainment requirements. 5. Skill in planning and conducting units, organizations, and/or contractor security program reviews/inspections and producing related reports to reflect observations, findings and recommend remedial actions to meet Nuclear and conventional mission requirements and improve the security program for the installation. 6. Ability to establish effective professional working relationships with coworkers and customers, contributing to a cooperative working environment and successful accomplishment of national security mission. Ability to plan, organize work, and meet deadlines, while clearly, concisely, and accurately communicating concepts orally and in writing. 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 McConnell AFB 53147 Kansas Street Ste 102 McConnell AFB, KS 67221 US
• Name: Total Force Service Center
• Phone: 1-800-525-0102
• Email: [email protected]