Security Specialist (Advanced Programs)

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 Tinker AFB, OK. This federal job offers a rewarding and exciting career with benefits. Salary Range ($89,508 - $138,370)/Yearly including Locality Job Open Date 10/29/2026 Job Close Date 11/4/2026 Who may apply: All U.S. Citizens 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 Are you ready to operate at the forefront of national defense, safeguarding our nation's most sensitive capabilities, advanced technologies, and critical defense interests? Our team is seeking a driven, highly skilled Security Specialist to serve as a vital line of defense against espionage, terrorism, and unauthorized compromise. Working within our dedicated Special Access Program (SAP) security management team, you will oversee end-to-end security disciplines across Collateral, SAP, and SCI environments. In this high-impact position, you won't just enforce regulations-you will directly protect the integrity of mission-critical defense operations and vital national security assets. What you will accomplish: - Safeguard Vital National Defense Secrets: Direct and implement comprehensive Special Access Program (SAP) security functions, ensuring resilient safeguards against hostile intelligence, espionage, and insider threats. - Lead Multidisciplinary Security Disciplines: Orchestrate end-to-end protection programs across Physical Security, Personnel Security, Information Security, Industrial Security, Operations Security (OPSEC), Communications Security (COMSEC), Antiterrorism, and Force Protection. - Execute Government Special Access Security Officer (GSSO) Authority: Serve as a designated GSSO in accordance with Air Force and Department of Defense (DoD) guidance, providing authoritative oversight for accredited facilities and proprietary operations. - Oversee Lifecycle Personnel Security: Manage personnel access rosters, eligibility determinations, specialized security briefings, indoctrinations, and debriefings for sensitive mission portfolios. - Drive Proactive Incident Response & Training: Lead incident inquiries, vulnerability assessments, and root-cause analyses for security infractions, while delivering realistic training that builds an airtight organizational security culture. - Enable Mission Success Through Partnership: Collaborate closely with program managers, operational teams, defense industry partners, and interagency stakeholders to deliver agile security solutions that enable mission goals without compromising security posture. If you are: - A Vigilant Guardian of National Security: You understand the strategic gravity of protecting sensitive programs and approach threat mitigation with rigorous attention to detail and purpose. - A Multidisciplinary Security Expert: You bring practical expertise across industrial, physical, information, and personnel security disciplines, with a clear command of DoD SAP and SCI policy frameworks. - A Decisive Problem Solver: You can rapidly assess emerging security anomalies, interpret nuanced directives, and make sound, risk-managed decisions under pressure. - A Trusted Partner and Communicator: You excel at translating complex security standards into actionable guidance for leadership, operational staff, and industry contractors. - Committed to Uncompromising Integrity: You hold yourself and others to the highest ethical benchmarks and take pride in fostering compliance, transparency, and operational excellence. Our nation's technological edge and strategic security depend on the vigilance of those who protect our most critical secrets. If you have the expertise, drive, and dedication to defend our mission from emerging threats, your expertise belongs here. Answer the call to serve-apply today to protect the future of national defense. 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 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). 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