Program Security Specialist

United States Air Force

$108K — $140K *
Aerospace & Defense
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in a related field or equivalent experience.
  • In-depth knowledge of Air Force special access programs (SAPs).
  • Extensive understanding of physical, information, personnel, and industrial security programs.
  • Ability to develop innovative security solutions for information operations.
  • Familiarity with classification reviews for Joint, Unified, and AF SAPs.

Responsibilities

  • Serve as a senior Program Security Manager for 346 CTES.
  • Provide security support for information operations during crisis action planning.
  • Conduct classification reviews for sensitive intelligence and operational programs.
  • Evaluate and improve existing security programs to enhance mission requirements.
  • Assist managers in establishing and operating internal security programs.

Benefits

  • Potential reimbursement for moving expenses based on experience.
  • Eligibility for a Top Secret security clearance and SCI access.
  • Designated as a Drug Test Designated Position to ensure compliance with security protocols.
Full Job Description
The Air Force Civilian Service (AFCS) is looking for a full time Security Specialist (GG-0080-13), performing as a Program Security Specialist, working at the 346th Cyberspace Test and Evaluation Squadron (CTES), Joint Base San Antonio, Lackland Air Force Base (AFB), San Antonio, Texas. This position is a Defense Civilian Intelligence Personnel System (DCIPS) position aligned under authorities of Section 1601, Chapter 83 of Title 10, United States Code and DoD Instruction 1400.25-V2007. Depending on the type of position (competitive/excepted) you are selected for, you will be required to serve a 1-year probationary period OR 2-year trial period. Salary ($108,001 - $140,403) based on experience. Moving expenses may be available based on experience. This position can close at any time. Apply Now! Qualifications/Requirements: In this position you will serve as a senior level multi-faceted security professional with operational and technical expertise of Air Force (AF) special access programs (SAPs) combined with detailed knowledge of the AF physical, information, personnel, industrial, and administrative security programs. Responsible for providing required and innovative security solutions to support the presentation of information operations capabilities to the deliberate and crisis action planning forces for 24 AF/ Air Combat Command (ACC) to include classification reviews for Joint, Unified, and AF SAPs, along with collateral and Sensitive Compartmented Information (SCI) intelligence and operational programs. Serves as the 346 CTES Program Security Manager. Must be a U.S. Citizen Must be able to obtain & maintain a "Top Secret" Security clearance with access to Sensitive Compartment Information (SCI) Incumbent may undergo random counter-intelligence scope polygraph examinations. This position is designated as a Drug Test Designated Position This position requires at a minimum, a bachelor's degree in a related field or equivalent experience. • Knowledge of a wide range of security specialties, concepts, principles, criteria, requirements, technology, and practices. • Knowledge of the intelligence enterprise to support and promote information sharing and strategies. • Knowledge of required security training concepts, programs, procedures, and practices to assist managers in establishing and operating internal security programs. • Skill in the use of analytical principles, practices, and techniques to review and evaluate security programs to meet mission requirements and improve the security program for the organization. You will be evaluated for this job based on how well you meet the qualifications above. Your application package (resume, supporting documents) will be used to determine your eligibility, and qualifications. Click the apply button to complete an application and upload your two-page resume to comply with the Merit Hiring Plan (PDF or Word Doc) and/or additional documents (Transcripts, certifications, Vet Docs (DD214), SF-50). As of 27 September 2025, Federal agencies will only accept resumes up to two pages in length. To learn more about the new resume requirements visit https://afciviliancareers.com/resumetips/ OR https://www.opm.gov/policy-data-oversight/hiring-information/merit-hiring-plan-resources/agency-guidance-on-the-two-page-limit-on-resume-length/ To receive additional information about current and future job openings with AFCS via email notification, please subscribe at www.Afciviliancareers.com and sign up to "Get Career Updates." Candidates should be committed to improving the efficiency of the Federal government, passionate about the ideals of our American republic, and committed to upholding the rule of law and the United States Constitution. U.S. citizenship required. Must be of legal work age.

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