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SECURITY SPECIALIST

Department of the Air Force
National Air and Space Intelligence Center
NAT AIR/SP INT CTR

Summary

The primary purpose of this position is: This position is assigned to the NASIC Security Directorate. Duties are performed in the NASIC/A4S office and various personnel security offices which are assigned to Security Division (A4S).

**Salary ranges include local market supplements.**

Overview

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Accepting applications
Open & closing dates
01/14/2026 to 01/21/2026
Salary
$52,339 to - $100,703 per year
Pay scale & grade
GG 7
Location
Few vacancies in the following location:
Wright-Patterson AFB, OH
Remote job
No
Telework eligible
No
Travel Required
Occasional travel - You may be expected to travel for this position.
Relocation expenses reimbursed
No
Appointment type
Permanent
Work schedule
Full-time
Service
Excepted
Promotion potential
11
Job family (Series)
Supervisory status
No
Security clearance
Sensitive Compartmented Information
Drug test
Yes
Position sensitivity and risk
Special-Sensitive (SS)/High Risk
Trust determination process
Financial disclosure
No
Bargaining unit status
No
Announcement number
9X-DCIPS-12864887-089836-JR
Control number
854315800

This job is open to

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Clarification from the agency

Open to Internal DCIPS employees within NASIC.

Duties

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DUTY 1: Focal point for NASIC's New Hire Personnel Security Program. Individual is the focal point for security control, dissemination and production of NASIC's New Hire Personnel Security program for SCI affiliation.

DUTY 2: Initiates security clearance and investigative requirements for inbound personnel. Coordinates actions associated with Office of Personnel Management (OPM), Consolidated Adjudications Facility (CAF), base medical, legal, personnel and security entities assuring compliance with Air Force and DoD policy.

DUTY 3: Tracks and notifies NASIC Civilian / Military personnel of clearance records and requirements. Responsible for establishing and maintaining suspense logs and databases for action items relative to personnel clearance status and reporting notifications.

DUTY 4: Customer Service. Advises and provides security information to NASIC personnel POCs regarding investigations, clearance status, reporting responsibilities, cohabitation changes and various timelines for accesses.

Requirements

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Conditions of employment

  • U.S. Citizenship Required
  • All new DCIPS employees are required to complete a two-year DCIPS trial period.
  • If authorized, PCS will be paid IAW JTR and AF Regulations. If receiving an authorized PCS, you may be subject to completing/signing a CONUS agreement. More information on PCS requirements, may be found at: https://afciviliancareers.com/regulatory/
  • This posn is subject to provisions of the DoD Priority Placement Program
  • Must be registered for Selective Service, see Legal and Regulatory Guide
  • Employee must maintain current certifications
  • Disclosure of Political Appointments
  • Direct Deposit: All federal employees are required to have direct deposit
  • Advance in hire may be authorized if there is demonstrable proof provided on your resume
  • Employees and family members requiring medical/dental care in the overseas location are responsible for obtaining/paying for care. Access for these members to military medical/dental treatment facilities is on space-available/reimbursable basis only.
  • Position is designated special-sensitive and incumbent must be able to obtain and retain a TOP SECRET (TS) security clearance with access to Sensitive Compartmented Information (SCI). A non-disclosure agreement must be signed.
  • The employee may be required to work other than normal duty hours, which may include evenings, weekends and/or holidays. Flexibility with work schedules is mandatory.
  • The employee may be required to travel in military and/or commercial aircraft to perform temporary duty assignments.

Qualifications

This is a GG-07t11 position in the Defense Civilian Intelligence Personnel System (DCIPS). The GG-07t11 duties for the "Administrative and Management" work category are at the "Developmental" work level and are equivalent to those at the GS-07t11 level. The selectee's salary will be set within the 07t11 grade equivalent to a GS/GG grade based on the selectee's qualifications in relation to the job.

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.

EXPERIENCE REQUIRED: Your resume must reflect the quality level of experience which demonstrates the possession of the knowledge, skills, abilities, and competencies necessary for successful job performance required for this position. Examples of creditable experience include a wide range of technical knowledge and methods to incorporate final assessments for difficult but well precedented projects. The incumbent carries out the assignments, operations and security related procedures that are significantly more difficult and complex. Knowledge of the rules, procedures, policies and operations that govern SCI security access management are needed in order to correctly process and control access to a Sensitive Compartmented Information Facility (SCIF). Incumbent, through considerable training and experience, is required to have the skill necessary to perform a full range of SCI security access duties needed in order to correctly apply the process and control access to a SCIF. Knowledge to know the appropriate badge to issue and rules for those individuals being escorted is essential. Note: Creditable experience may include previous military experience, experience gained in the private sector, or experience gained in another government agency.

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EDUCATION: I have I have successfully completed one full academic year of graduate level education in a field which demonstrates the knowledge, skills, and abilities necessary to do the work of the position. NOTE: You must submit copies of your transcripts.

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COMBINATION OF EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE: I have less than the full amount of specialized experience described in the job opportunity announcement; however, I have completed some graduate-level education which demonstrates the knowledge, skills, and abilities necessary to do the work of the position. Therefore, I have a combination of experience and education. NOTE: You must submit a copy of transcripts.

This position is a developmental position and will be filled at the GG-07 level with promotion potential to the GG-11. The individual selected for this position may be promoted to the target level without further competition upon meeting any legal and regulatory requirements.


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 the rules, procedures, policies and operations that govern SCI security access management are needed in order to correctly process and control access to a Sensitive Compartmented Information Facility (SCIF). Knowledge of requirements needed for processing foreign nationals is essential in order to accomplish and complete their entry into the facility accurately and expeditiously.
  2. Incumbent, through considerable training and experience, is required to have the skill necessary to perform a full range of SCI security access duties needed in order to correctly apply the process and control access to a Sensitive Compartmented Information Facility (SCIF).
  3. Knowledge to know the appropriate badge to issue, based on an individual's clearance, is crucial. Understanding and cognizance of the rules for individual's need to be escorted is essential. Familiarity with Microsoft Office and similar basic software programs.
  4. Incumbent must have an understanding of how the automated information systems and procedures interrelate in order to use the Joint Personnel Adjudication System (JPAS), Computer Account and Resource Management System (CARMS) database and Access Control System (ACS).

OTHER SIGNIFICANT FACTS CONT.
  • Drug Testing: This position has been designated by the Air Force as a Testing Designated Position (TDP) under the Air Force Civilian Testing Program. Employee must pass initial and periodic short notice drug testing. Illegal drug use by employees in sensitive positions presents a clear threat to the mission of the Air Force, national security, and public safety.
  • The work performed in this position is primarily performed in an office environment setting and in some classroom and conference room areas which there is normally adequate lighting, heating and ventilation. Work is performed primarily while sitting, however, some walking, standing, bending and lifting of light objects is required.
  • Department of Defense Security Fundamentals Professional Certification conferral are 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.

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.

Education

IF USING EDUCATION TO QUALIFY: If position has a positive degree requirement or education forms the basis for qualifications, you MUST submit transcriptswith the application. Official transcripts are not required at the time of application; however, if position has a positive degree requirement, qualifying based on education alone or in combination with experience, transcripts must be verified prior to appointment. An accrediting institution recognized by the U.S. Department of Education must accredit education. Click here to check accreditation.

FOREIGN EDUCATION: Education completed in foreign colleges or universities may be used to meet the requirements. You must show proof the education credentials have been deemed to be at least equivalent to that gained in conventional U.S. education program. It is your responsibility to provide such evidence when applying.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION:
This position is a Defense Civilian Intelligence Personnel Systems (DCIPS) position implemented under Section 504, Title V of Public Law 99-569, Intelligence Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 1987, as codified in Sec 1601, Chap 83 of Title 10 United States Code which sets forth Air Force policies and procedures for DCIPS. This position is in the Excepted Service.

DoD Components with DCIPS positions apply Veterans' Preference to preference eligible candidates as defined by Section 2108 of Title 5 USC, in accordance with the procedures provided in DoD Instruction 1400.25, Volume 2005, DCIPS Employment and Placement. If you are a veteran claiming veterans' preference, as defined by section 2108 of Title 5 U.S.C., you must submit documents verifying your eligibility with your application package.

For additional information on DCIPS, click here

Additional information

Employed Annuitants (Reemployed Annuitants): Applicants in receipt of an annuity based on civilian employment in the Federal Service are subject to the DoD Policy on The Employment of Annuitants. Click here for more information.

120-Day Register: 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.

Direct Deposit: All federal employees are required to have direct deposit.

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.

If you have questions regarding this announcement and have hearing or speech difficulties click here.

Selectees who physically reside permanently in the U.S., the Commonwealth of Puerto Rico or Northern Mariana Islands, and the Possessions of the U.S., during the entire recruitment process (application, selection, and acceptance of a formal job offer) and selected for employment in the foreign area are eligible to receive certain foreign area benefits such as: Living Quarters Allowance (LQA) or government quarters, Post Allowance, Home Leave, etc. (subject to approval)

Selectees who physically reside outside the U.S., the Commonwealth of Puerto Rico or Northern Mariana Islands, and the Possessions of the U.S., during any step of the recruitment process (application, selection, and acceptance of a formal job offer) will have foreign area benefits eligibility be determined on a case by case basis.

Tax Law Impact for PCS: On 22-Dec-2017, Public Law 115-97 - the "Tax Cuts and Jobs Act of 2017" suspended qualified moving expense deductions along with the exclusion for employer reimbursements and payments of moving expenses effective 01-Jan-2018 for tax years 2018 through 2025. When you perform a Civilian Permanent Change of Station (PCS) with the government, the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) considers the majority of your entitlements to be taxable. Visit GSA Bulletin FTR 20-04 here for 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.

How you will be evaluated

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

Your application package (resume, supporting documents, and responses to the questionnaire) will be used to determine your eligibility, qualifications, and quality ranking for this position. Please follow all instructions carefully. Errors or omissions may affect your rating or consideration for employment.

Your responses to the questionnaire may be compared to the documents you submit. The documents you submit must support your responses to the online questionnaire. If your application contradicts or does not support your questionnaire responses, you will receive a rating of "not qualified" or "insufficient information" and you will not receive further consideration for this job.

Applicants who disqualify themselves will not be evaluated further.

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