Security Specialist (Collateral)

The Air Force Civilian Service (AFCS) is looking for a Full-Time Security Specialist (Collateral) (NH-0080-03) to work at Air Force Materiel Command, (AFMC) in the Air Force Sustainment Center location in Tinker Air Force Base, located in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma. 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 with locality pay included Job Open Date 10/1/2026 Job Close Date 10/8/2026 Who may apply: All U.S. Citizens Serve as a vital security authority defending our nation's most sensitive defense programs. In this mission-critical role, you will protect high-value operational enclaves from espionage, terrorism, and unauthorized disclosures by administering comprehensive security programs across Collateral, Special Access Program (SAP), and Sensitive Compartmented Information (SCI) environments. What you will accomplished: - Frontline National Security Defense: Stand as the first line of defense against espionage and modern security threats, safeguarding critical technologies and vital defense data. - Full-Spectrum Security Portfolio: Expand your expertise across the entire defense security spectrum-including Physical, Personnel, Industrial, Information, Operational (OPSEC), and Communications Security (COMSEC). - High-Visibility Security Leadership: Play an active, hands-on role on the Security Management Team, driving clearance management, incident investigations, and specialized training programs. Key Responsibilities: - Program Security Administration: Execute and enforce comprehensive security directives to ensure the protection and operational integrity of Collateral, SAP, and SCI environments. - Counter-Threat Operations: Defend the organization against espionage, terrorism, sabotage, and the compromise of mission-vital information. - Personnel & Clearance Operations: Centrally manage personnel clearance processing, conduct mandatory security briefings/training, and oversee security incident investigations and reporting. - Multidisciplinary Security Integration: Coordinate and support Physical Security, Force Protection, Antiterrorism, Industrial Security, and OPSEC protocols across all organizational workspaces. If you are: - A vigilant security professional with hands-on experience administering programs within Collateral, SAP, or SCI environments. - A knowledgeable defender well-versed in DoD/Air Force security manuals, clearance management systems, and physical/information security controls. - A decisive communicator and investigator skilled in delivering high-impact security training, managing incident reports, and advising leadership on risk mitigation. Join Our Mission & Protect What Matters Most! "Our nation's technological edge depends entirely on keeping our most critical secrets secure. Join an elite security team where your vigilance, integrity, and expertise directly protect vital defense assets and the people who develop them. Apply today to become a trusted guardian of national defense and advance your career in specialized security operations!" QUALIFICATIONS: - U.S. Citizenship - Must be able to obtain and maintain the appropriate security clearance. - May be required to travel in military and/or commercial aircraft to perform temporary duty assignments - Designated as a National Security Position - Required to handle and safeguard sensitive and/or classified information in accordance with regulations to reduce potential compromise - Designated drug testing position. The employee is subject to random drug testing. - "Department of Defense Security Fundamentals Professional Certification (SFPC) 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 and AFI 36-2645, Security Professional Certification and Development. 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." Recruitment Knowledge Skills and Abilities: 1. Extensive knowledge of information, personnel, physical, industrial, communications and operations security concepts, principles, and practices to plan and implement security in these areas. 2. Comprehensive knowledge of required security training concepts, programs, procedures, and practices to assist managers in establishing and operating internal security programs. 3. Skill in developing, analyzing, and evaluating security programs to meet mission requirements and improve the security program for the organization 4. Ability to establish effective, professional working relationships with coworkers and customers, contributing to a cooperative working environment and successful accomplishment of the mission. 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.