Security Specialist (Advanced Programs)

The Air Force Civilian Service

$89K — $138K *
Aerospace & Defense
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • U.S. Citizenship required for employment.
  • Must have and maintain Top Secret (TS) security clearance with eligibility for Sensitive Compartmented Information (SCI).
  • Ability to handle classified information following stringent regulations.
  • Willingness to travel for duty assignments when required.
  • Flexibility to work outside normal business hours as needed.
  • Designated as a national security and drug testing position, subject to random testing.
  • Security Fundamentals Professional Certification (SFPC) and Security Asset Protection Professional Certification (SAPPC) required within two years of starting.

Responsibilities

  • Serve as a Government Special Access Security Officer (GSSO) ensuring security of Special Access Programs.
  • Champion SAP Security Operations for Collateral, SAP, and SCI environments.
  • Administer Industrial, Information, Personnel, Physical and Operations Security (OPSEC) programs.
  • Implement and manage Communications Security (COMSEC) and Antiterrorism protocols.
  • Oversee daily operations for personnel clearance management and security training.
  • Conduct thorough investigations of security incidents to maintain compliance.
  • Protect sensitive data against espionage, terrorism, and unauthorized access.

Benefits

  • Recruitment, Relocation, Retention and Student Loan Incentives may be authorized.
  • Potential for enhanced job security as the position may fill up future openings for 120 days.
  • Full-time role with a structured career advancement path in federal service.
Full Job Description
The Air Force Civilian Service (AFCS) is looking for a Full-Time Security Specialist (NH-0080-03) to work at Air Force Materiel Command, (AFMC) in the Air Force Sustainment Center location in Robins Air Force Base, located in Warner Robins, GA. This federal job offers a rewarding and exciting career with benefits. This job may close at any time! Apply now!!! Recruitment, Relocation, Retention and Student Loan Incentives may be authorized. Roster may be used to fill like vacancies for the next 120 days Salary Range ($89,508 - $138,370)/Yearly including Locality Job Open Date 7/8/2026 Job Close Date 7/15/2026 Who may apply: All U.S. Citizens Special Access Program (SAP) Security Specialist & GSSO: Defend Our Most Classified Programs! Are you an elite security professional with the dedication and expertise to safeguard our nation's most closely held military secrets? We are seeking a SAP Security Specialist to join our premier security management team, with the potential to serve as a designated Government Special Access Security Officer (GSSO). In this high-stakes role, you will stand as the ultimate shield protecting our organization from espionage, terrorism, and the unauthorized compromise of critical data. Operating across our most restricted enclaves, your vigilance will ensure that our software engineering teams can develop and deploy war-winning capabilities in an impenetrable environment. What You Will Accomplish: As a senior technical authority within our SAP security team, your daily focus will be on executing flawless protective protocols. You will: - Serve as a Government Special Access Security Officer (GSSO): Step into a critical position of trust, potentially performing as a (GSSO) in strict accordance with Air Force and DoD guidance, overseeing the absolute security of assigned Special Access Programs. - Champion SAP Security Operations: Deliver specialized security functions in direct support of our most restricted programs, ensuring operational integrity and airtight compliance for Collateral, SAP, and Sensitive Compartmented Information (SCI) environments. - Administer Multi-Disciplinary Defense: Play a hands-on role in implementing and administering the unit's Industrial, Information, Personnel, Physical, and Operations Security (OPSEC) programs. - Master Force Protection and COMSEC: Execute critical defense and safety measures, including Communications Security (COMSEC), Antiterrorism protocols, and Force Protection strategies to keep our personnel, facilities, and assets safe. - Manage Core Security Services: Deliver the essential daily operations that keep our workforce compliant and mission-ready, including personnel clearance management, the execution of critical security training, and the rapid, thorough investigation of security incidents. Stand as the Shield for Our Mission. The technological breakthroughs developed by our software engineering teams are only as secure as the professionals who protect them. By standing as the shield for our SAP and SCI programs, you directly prevent adversarial compromise and ensure our warfighters maintain a decisive, uncompromised tactical advantage on the battlefield. If you are a dedicated, detail-driven security specialist with a passion for national defense and the credentials to manage complex SAP security environments, I highly encourage you to apply. Join the team that secures the future of our nation's military technology. QUALIFICATIONS: - U.S. Citizenship - Designated special-sensitive and requires a Top Secret (TS) security clearance with eligibility for access to 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 be signed. Employee must be able to obtain and maintain a TS w/SCI clearance. - Obtain and maintain approval to access the portfolio of Special Access Programs required to perform daily duties - Required to handle and safeguard sensitive and/or classified information in accordance with regulations to reduce potential compromise - May be required to travel in military and/or commercial aircraft to perform temporary duty assignments - May occasionally require the employee to work outside the normal business hours - Designated as a national security position - Designated drug testing position. The employee is subject to random drug testing. - Security Fundamentals Professional Certification (SFPC) and Security Asset Protection Professional Certification (SAPPC) are required within 2 years of the established employee EOD or initial assignment date to this position in accordance with Department of Defense (DOD) 3305.13-M, DoD Security Accreditation and Certification. The listed certification requirement(s) may not be deleted or modified without the written approval of the Air Force (AF) Security Functional Authority (SAF/AA) or their delegated security career field representative. Special Programs Security Credential (SPSC) is recommended, but not required. Recruitment Knowledge Skills and Abilities: 1. In-depth knowledge of SAP security concepts, programs, procedures, and practices to plan and implement security programs in these areas. 2. Extensive knowledge of Air Force Material Command (AFMC)s mission, functions, and structure to the unit level to ensure effective implementation and oversight of special programs security concepts, principles, and practices. 3. Comprehensive knowledge of all Information Security disciplines and governing policies, directives, instructions, and procedures. 4. Expert knowledge of General Supply Administration (GSA) specifications; state-of-the-art detection and surveillance systems, construction standards, automated data processing systems and other security concepts to integrate the requirements of all security disciplines into guidance for the implementation and management of the AFMC special programs information security program. 5. Expert knowledge of analytical and evaluative methods and techniques to conduct surveys/studies, accomplish projects, and effectively evaluate results for the effective management and completion of programs. 6. Able to effectively manage and organize various program activities and tasks, singularly and together, and familiar with administrative requirements of United States Air Force (USAF) and Air Force Material Command (AFMC). RESUME: Your resume may NOT exceed two pages, and the font size should not be smaller than 10 pts. The two-page resume ensures the most relevant experience is reviewed and considered, which is a common practice in both the public and private sectors. You will not be considered for this vacancy if your resume is illegible/unreadable. Additional information on how to complete the two-page resume is located at https://help.usajobs.gov/faq/application/documents/resume/page-limit. 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. Upon completion of your probationary/trial period, your employment will be terminated unless you receive certification, in writing, that your continued employment advances the public interest. Click the apply button to complete an application and upload a resume no more than 2 pages (PDF Form) and/or additional documents (Transcripts, certifications, Vet Docs (DD214), SF-50). To receive additional information about current and future job openings with AFCS via email notification, please register 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.

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