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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 & closing dates
12/06/2024 to 12/21/2024
Salary
$39,576 to - $94,317 per year
Pay scale & grade
NH 2
Location
few vacancies in the following location:
Eglin AFB, FL
Remote job
No
Telework eligible
No
Travel Required
25% or less - You may be expected to travel for this position.
Relocation expenses reimbursed
No
Appointment type
Permanent
Work schedule
Full-time
Service
Competitive
Promotion potential
None
Job family (Series)
Supervisory status
No
Security clearance
Top Secret
Drug test
Yes
Position sensitivity and risk
Critical-Sensitive (CS)/High Risk
Trust determination process
Financial disclosure
No
Bargaining unit status
No
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

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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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