Security Specialist-Direct Hire Authority

Air Force STEM$75K — $95K *
Education, Government & Non-Profit
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • U.S. Citizenship required
  • Active Top-Secret clearance with SCI and SAP access preferred
  • 1 year of specialized experience equivalent to GS-11 level required
  • Experience as a government SAP security officer (GSSO) and Special Security Representative (SSR) is ideal
  • Knowledge of information and industrial security concepts is essential

Responsibilities

  • Implement and administer the SAP information security program
  • Oversee the personnel security program
  • Manage the SAP industrial security program
  • Administer physical security protocols
  • Act as the Unit Security Manager

Benefits

  • Comprehensive benefits package available to employees
  • Potential for student loan repayment assistance
  • Recruitment and relocation incentives may be offered
  • Access to flexible work schedules and potential for telework
  • Eligibility for a range of federal employee benefits
Full Job Description
The primary purpose of this position is to serve as a security professional for the development, testing, fielding, and protection of advanced and special access program resources and technologies. Duties Help • Implements and administers the SAP information security program. • Implements and administers the personnel security program. • Implements and administers SAP industrial security program. • Implements and administers the physical security program. • Serve as Unit Security Manager. Requirements Help Conditions of employment • U.S. Citizenship is required • Males must be registered for Selective Service, see Legal and Regulatory Guidance • This posn is subject to provisions of the DoD Priority Placement Program • For more information on Acq Demo please go to DoD AcqDemo Homepage http://acqdemo.hci.mil/ and Fact Sheet http://acqdemo.hci.mil/faq.html • Selectee is expected to be granted with and/or maintain the appropriate security clearance required for the position. • Employee must maintain current certifications • Employee may be required to work other than normal duty hours, to include evenings, weekends and/or holidays • Shift work and emergency overtime may be required • Disclosure of Political Appointments • Student Loan Repayment may be authorized • Recruitment Incentive may be authorized for this position • Relocation costs or other incentives may be available and considered by the organization. • Selectee may be required to serve a probationary or trial period. • This announcement may result in a 120-day register that may be used to fill like vacancies for 120 days after the closing date. Applicants may be referred for consideration as vacancies occur. • 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 position may require travel. Qualifications Experience requirements described in the Office of Personnel Management (OPM) Qualification Standards for General Schedule Positions, Group Coverage Qualification Standard for Administrative and Management Positions SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE: Applicants must have at least one year of specialized experience which is equivalent to Federal experience at the next lower grade GS-11 level, pay band (NH-02), or equivalent. Specialized Experience is the ability to define, directs or lead highly challenging projects/programs. Identifies and resolves highly complex problems not susceptible to treatment by accepted methods. Develops, integrates, and implements solutions to diverse, highly complex problems across multiple areas and disciplines. Ideal Candidate: The ideal candidate for this position has current experience as a government special access program (SAP) security officer (GSSO) and as a Special Security Representative (SSR) to manage the day-to-day security procedures for multiple classified facilities, including open storage areas, SAPFs, and SCIFs. The ideal candidate has an active Top-Secret security clearance with SCI and SAP access. Additionally, the ideal candidate also has experience with other security programs such as physical security, information security (INFOSEC), personnel security (PERSEC), operations security (OPSEC), and industrial security (INDSEC) to assist the Director with management of the unit's overall security posture. KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES (KSAs): Your qualifications will be evaluated on the basis of your level of knowledge, skills, abilities and/or competencies in the following areas: 1. Knowledge of information, industrial, and personnel security concepts, principles, and practices to plan and implement security programs in these areas. 2. Knowledge of required special access program (SAP) and sensitive compartmented information (SCI) security procedures. 3. Skill in developing, analyzing, and evaluating SAP security programs to meet mission requirements and improve the security program for the installation. 4. Ability to establish effective professional working relationships with co-workers, contributing to a cooperative working environment and successful accomplishment of the mission. 5. Ability to plan, organize work, and meet deadlines. PART-TIME OR UNPAID EXPERIENCE: Credit will be given for appropriate unpaid and or part-time work. You must clearly identify the duties and responsibilities in each position held and the total number of hours per week. VOLUNTEER WORK EXPERIENCE: Refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service Programs (i.e., Peace Corps, AmeriCorps) and other organizations (e.g., professional; philanthropic; religious; spiritual; community; student and social). Volunteer work helps build critical competencies, knowledge and skills that can provide valuable training and experience that translates directly to paid employment. You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience. Additional information This public notice is to gather applications that may or may not result in selection. This job announcement may close at any time - apply now! This is an acquisition demonstration project position NH-03 equivalent to a GS-12 to GS-13. Direct Deposit: All federal employees are required to have direct deposit. If you have questions regarding this announcement and have hearing or speech difficulties click here. Expand Hide additional information 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. Benefits Help A career with the U.S. government provides employees with a comprehensive benefits package. As a federal employee, you and your family will have access to a range of benefits that are designed to make your federal career very rewarding. Opens in a new windowLearn more about federal benefits. Review our benefits Eligibility for benefits depends on the type of position you hold and whether your position is full-time, part-time or intermittent. Contact the hiring agency for more information on the specific benefits offered.

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