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Security Specialist-DIRECT HIRE AUTHORITY

Department of the Air Force
Department of the Air Force - Agency Wide
Air Force Test Center - 96th Test Wing Information Protection Office
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Summary

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The primary purpose of this job is to implement and administer 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.

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
No
Remote job
No
Relocation expenses reimbursed
No
Salary
$39,576 - $94,317 per year
Pay scale & grade
NH 2
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
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Announcement number
AFTC-12633110-SB-FLYER
Control number
822382400

Duties

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  • Implements 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.
  • Implements and administers the Personnel Security Program. Establishes local procedures for processing access requests for military, civilian and contractor personnel.
  • Implements and administers SAP Industrial Security Program.
  • Implements and administers the physical security program.

Requirements

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Conditions of employment

  • U.S. Citizenship Required
  • This is a designated Drug Testing Position
  • Obtain and maintain Top Secret Security clearance
  • For additional information on direct hire opportunities with the Air Force please go to https://afciviliancareers.com/find-a-job/
  • Full/part-time employees occupying direct childcare positions are eligible for discounts IAW DAF AFSVC/CC Memo, 30 Sep 22; first child 100% / each additional child 25%. Other assigned CYP and FCC personnel are eligible for 25% discount.
  • Security Fundamentals Professional Certification (SFPC)
  • This position MAY be eligible for a recruitment/relocation incentive. Specifics will be discussed with the Selecting Official.

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-01 or equivalent to the next lower grade GS-4 in the Federal Service. Specialized experiences is possessing the ability to implement and administer 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, as-well-as implementing and administering the Personnel Security Program. Establishes local procedures for processing access requests for military, civilian and contractor personnel.

Desired Skills:
2 years of Special Access Program experience desired.
2years of Special Access Program Personnel Security experience desired.
2 years of Special Access Program Physical Security experience desired with a concentration in ICD 705 Special Access Program Facility (SAPF) construction.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

  1. Knowledge of information, industrial, physical and personnel security concepts, principles, and practices to plan and implement security programs in these areas.
  2. Knowledge of 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 organization.

Additional information

Please note: Positions in this field/series may or may not be available, depending on current manning. For the most up-to-date notifications on available positions, we recommend candidates subscribe and complete their profile at (https://afciviliancareers.com/subscribe), indicating their position and location preferences.

Disabled veteran leave is available to a Federal employee hired on/after 5 Nov 2016, who is a veteran with a service-connected disability rating of 30% or more. For more information, click here.

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.

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

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 Position Government Special Access Program Security Officer (NH-0080-02) to work at the 96th Test Wing Information Protection Office (96 TW/IP) at Eglin AFB in Valparaiso, FL.

This is an acquisition demonstration project position NH-02 equivalent to a GS-05 to GS-11.

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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