About the Role:

The Air Force Test Center is looking for a Full-Time Security Specialist (NH-0080-02) to work at the 412 Test Wing Information Protection Office (412TW/IP) at Edwards Air Force Base, CA.

The primary purpose of this position is to serve as a Security Specialist for the 412 Test Wing Information Protection Office. Supports a single or multiple 412 Test Wing/Air Force Test Center RDT&E organizations in the management and integration of Special Access Program, Information Security, Industrial Security, Personnel Security, Information Systems Security, Physical Security, Operations Security and Acquisition Security programs.

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Location: Edwards, CA (Edwards Air Force Base)

Typical 2026 salary range: $47,490 - $113,185 per year (includes locality)

"If your current basic salary is within the band, but above the stated VOP, your basic salary will not be reduced if you are selected for the position."

Telework Information: Eligible for situational telework only, including Emergency and Office of Personnel Management (OPM) prescribed "Unscheduled Telework"

Travel Requirements: Up to 25% travel possible

Direct Hire Authority: NO 6-MONTH WAIT! Recently retired and/or retiring from MILITARY service ARE eligible for immediate appointment for AFTC positions. The 180-day waiting period has been waived for AFTC to hire recently retired and/or retiring service members.

Qualifications/Requirements:

U.S. Citizenship

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.

This is a national security position. Must be able to obtain/maintain a Top Secret/SCI security clearance.

Some temporary duty (TDY) travel may be required

The incumbent will be required to obtain/maintain DOD certification as a condition of employment. Department of Defense Security Fundamentals Professional Certification conferral is required within 2 years of the established employee EOD or initial assignment date to this position in accordance with DOD 3305.13-M, 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 (SAF/AA) or their delegated security career field representative.

Knowledge of a wide range of security disciplines and functions, security systems, flight and ground test security operations, concepts, principles and practices that include, Acquisition Programs Security, lnformation Protection, Information Security, Industrial Security, Physical Security, Personnel Security, Operations Security (OPSEC), Foreign National Visitors and Foreign Military Sales, Technology Transfer. Arms Control Treaty Compliance, RDT&E Test Security, Program Protection Planning and Critical Program Information, Public Release, Communications Security (COMSEC), Emissions Security, Counter-intelligence, and Special Access Program (SAP) security requirements.

Knowledge of rules, requirements, instructions, procedures, or operations applied to administrative work, such as preparing plans, reports, presentations, editing documents, maintaining files, researching and assembling information for various reports.

Knowledge of processes for classified material handling, classification and marking policies, standards and guides.

Ability to communicate effectively and assemble, compile, compose, coordinate and track information for reports, inquiries, investigations and related correspondence.

Ability to plan, organize work, meet deadlines and multi-task.

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.

Air Force Civilian Service Employment Benefits:

Paid Time Off:

11 Federal Holidays each year

13 sick leave days earned per year (accumulative)

Paid Vacation Time:

13-26 days per year based on length of employment

Health Insurance:

No waiting period to qualify for you and your family

Retirement:

Immediate coverage by the Federal Employees Retirement System (FERS)

Basic Benefits Plan

Social Security:

Thrift Savings Plan (TSP), like a 401(k) (Automatically receive 1% agency contributions and up to 5% matching)

Health & Wellness:

Various Medical

Flexible Spending Account

Federal Long Term Care Insurance, and Life & Disability Insurance

Work/Life Balance:

Family and Medical Leave Act

Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Flexible Work Arrangements (dependent on position)

Career Development:

Tuition Assistance & Professional Development opportunities

Career enhancement and promotion opportunities

To learn more about our benefits, please check out the AFTC Benefits Trifold at https://simplebooklet.com/260902aftcbenefitstrifold

Federal Resume Tips:

Resumes limited to two pages. Federal agencies now only accept resumes up to two pages in length.

Learn more about the new resume requirements at:

https://help.usajobs.gov/faq/application/documents/resume/what-to-include

https://afciviliancareers.com/PDF/FederalResumeWriting.pdf

Office of Personnel Management (OPM) Classification & Qualifications for Federal Government Employees:

https://www.opm.gov/policy-data-oversight/classification-qualifications/

Please visit the Air Force Test Center job board to view other career opportunities:

https://www.aftc.af.mil/About-Us/Jobs/