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Security Specialist-Direct Hire Authority

Department of the Air Force
Department of the Air Force - Agency Wide
96 TW, 96 Cyberspace Test Group, 48 Cyberspace Test Squadron, Detachment 1
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Summary

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In this position you will provide specialized knowledge/technical expertise for cybersecurity T&E of aircraft and weapons systems; and operates and maintains the Test, Techniques, and Training (T3) Cybersecurity Contested Environment Laboratory within the Integrated Facility for Avionics System Testing (IFAST)

Overview

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Job closed
Open date: 12/06/2024
Closed date: 12/21/2024
Location
Few vacancies in the following location:
Work site options
Telework eligible
Yes—as determined by the agency policy.
Remote job
No
Relocation expenses reimbursed
No
Salary
$101,121 - $156,323 per year
Pay scale & grade
NH 3
Promotion potential
None
Pay scale and grade determines the salary of the job.
Work schedule
Full-time
Travel Required
25% or less - You may be expected to travel for this position.
Appointment type
Permanent
Occupations and job series
Supervisory status
No
Federal service type
This job is in the Competitive Service
Represented by a union
No
Drug test
Yes
Security clearance
Top Secret
Position sensitivity and risk
Critical-Sensitive (CS)/High Risk
Jobs require a background check and some require a security clearance. The type depends on the job.
Background check type
Financial disclosure required
No
Some jobs require financial disclosure to identify conflicts of interests.
Announcement number
AFTC-12629991-JEJ-FLYER
Control number
822337300

Duties

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  • Implement and administers the SAP Information Security Program; Serves as a Security Professional for the testing, fielding and protection of advanced and Special Access Program resources and technologies.
  • Implement and administers the Personnel Security Program.
  • Implement and administers SAP Industrial Security Program.
  • Implement and administers the physical security program.

Requirements

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Conditions of employment

  • U.S. Citizenship Required
  • Must be able to obtain/maintain Special Access Program and Sensitive Compartmented Information access eligibility
  • Some temporary duty (TDY) travel may be required
  • The incumbent will be subject to random drug testing
  • For additional information on direct hire opportunities with the Air Force please go to https://afciviliancareers.com/find-a-job/
  • Department of Defense Security Fundamentals Professional Certification 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.

Qualifications

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In order to qualify, you must meet the specialized experience requirements described in the Office of Personnel Management (OPM) Qualification Standards for General Schedule Positions, Administrative and Management positions located here

SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE: Applicants must have at least one (1) year of specialized experience at the next lower broadband NH-02 or equivalent to the next lower grade GS-11 in the Federal Service. Specialized experiences include developing and implementing security plans and procedures (such as Standard Operating Procedures, System Security, Program Test, Treaty preparation, deployment and OPSEC plans) for personnel and facilities that support advanced or special programs and SCI material. Oversees the maintenance of Top-Secret Control Accounts and strict accountability of all accountable material, ensures and/or provides training to personnel appointed as Top-Secret Control Officers. Lead or perform security investigations for incidents involving the actual or possible loss, compromise or inadvertent disclosure of highly classified information.

KNOWLEDGE SKILLS AND ABILITIES:

  • Knowledge of information, industrial, physical and personnel security concepts, principles, and practices to plan and implement security programs in these areas.
  • Knowledge of Special Access Program (SAP) and Sensitive Compartmented Information (SCI) security procedures.
  • Skill in developing, analyzing and evaluating SAP security programs to meet mission requirements and improve the security program for the organization.
  • Ability to establish effective professional working relationships with co-workers and customer, contributing to a cooperative working environment and successful accomplishment of the mission.
  • Ability to plan, organize work, and meet deadlines.
Desired Skills:
  • Applicants must have at least one (1) year of specialized experience at the next lower grade GS-11, or equivalent in other pay systems. Examples of specialized experience include: applied working knowledge of a broad range of security disciplines, concepts, principles, and practices to review, independently analyze, and resolve difficult and complex security problems; apply policy direction to contractors and government/military officials, and develop guidance for applying security policy, procedures, technique equipment, and methods to a variety of work situations and various levels or degrees of security controls.
  • Knowledge of a broad range of security program relationships, and proficiency in information, personnel, and industrial security to effectively implement and administer applicable security programs and/or coordinate with other specialized security programs.
  • Knowledge of required security training concepts, programs, and procedures to develop security education programs, provide training, and assist in operating security to include knowledge of required Special Access program (SAP) and sensitive compartmented information (SCI) security procedures.

Additional information

Air Force Civilian Service Employment Benefits:
Paid Time Off:

  • 11 Federal Holidays off per year
  • Vacation time (Annual Leave) accumulates based on length of employment. Starts at 13 days (104 hours) per year and up to 26 days (208 hours) per year
  • 13 sick days per year (104 hours)
Retirement:
  • Pension: Federal Employees Retirement System (FERS)
  • 401K: Thrift Savings Plan (TSP) available with up to 5% agency matching
Health & Wellness:
  • Various Medical, Dental & Vision packages to choose from for entire family
  • 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/230809aftcbenefitstrifold_v5_.

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How you will be evaluated

You will be evaluated for this job based on how well you meet the qualifications above.

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Department of the Air Force - Agency Wide

IMPORTANT INFORMATION: This Job Opportunity Announcement (JOA) will be used to form a pool of qualified applicants who will be considered for direct hire vacancies as they become available.

The Air Force Test Center (AFTC) is where tomorrow's Air Force is tested! Long considered the "Center of the Aerospace Testing Universe", AFTC is truly where Air Force superiority begins. Home to many Aerospace establishments and records, AFTC remains the state-of-the-art leader in Aerospace testing, and provides the warfighter with cutting-edge technology. AFTC does not only celebrate its past, but we continue to lead from the front. Join our team today and make Aerospace history!

The Air Force Test Center is looking for a Full-Time Security Specialist (NH-0080-03) to work at the 96 TW, 96 Cyberspace Test Group, 48 Cyberspace Test Squadron, Detachment 1 at Edwards AFB, CA.

This is an acquisition demo position, NH-0080-03, equivalent to GS-12 thru GS-13

Agency contact information

Air Force Test Center Recruitment
Email
AFTC.Enterprise.Recruiting@us.af.mil
Address
EHA DHA
550 C Street West
JBSA Randolph AFB, TX 78150
US

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