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SECURITY SPECIALIST

Department of the Air Force
Department of the Air Force - Agency Wide
PACIFIC AIR FORCES CM

Summary

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The primary purpose of this position is to serve as the Command Information Assurance Officer/Assistant Chief, Special Security Management Division for the Pacific Air Forces (PACAF) Intelligence Directorate.

Overview

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Accepting applications
Open & closing dates
03/13/2026 to 03/19/2026
Salary
$111,119 to - $144,457 per year
Pay scale & grade
GG 13
Location
FEW vacancies in the following location:
Hickam AFB, HI
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
Excepted
Promotion potential
13
Job family (Series)
Supervisory status
Yes
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
9Q-DCIPS-12910323-204015-VH
Control number
860944400

Duties

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  • Command Information Assurance Program Management. Develop and implement PACAF command system/network security SCI security policies and procedures and provides operational and administrative guidance to communication, security specialists and senior security officials for HQ PACAF and NAF units in the Pacific theater.
  • Sensitive Compartmented Information (SCI) Security Program Management. Provides managerial and technical expertise in all facets of PACAF command systems/networks and SCI security program management to include personnel, physical, information, communications/TEMPEST, systems and network security to HQ PACAF and its four subordinate NAFs.
  • Supervisory Responsibilities. In concert with Chief of Special Security Offices, supervises a division of 15 communication and special security professionals who are responsible for Information Assurance and SCI security management for HQ PACAF and four NAF units throughout the PACAF Theater of operations.
  • Information Protection Management. Develops and implements PACAF command SCI security policies and procedures to ensure proper protection of critical classified information at all times.
  • SSO Administrative Operation Management. Manages office administrative operation functions including office documentation system, tasker suspense control and mail distribution.
  • Special Security Office Resource Management. Represents the MAJCOM as General Defense Intelligence (GDIP) Program Element Security Monitor (PEM). Team Management. Maintain a quality environment to enhance management of SCI security operations and
    products.

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 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
  • Employee must maintain current certifications
  • Disclosure of Political Appointments
  • Direct Deposit: All federal employees are required to have direct deposit
  • 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.
  • 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.
  • The incumbent must complete a Single Scope Special Background Investigation (SSBI) and favorable adjudication by a determining authority.
  • The incumbent must be eligible for a Top-Secret clearance and access to SCI.
  • A non-disclosure agreement must be signed.
  • This is a drug testing designated position. The incumbent is subject to random testing for drug use.

Qualifications

This is a GG-13 position in the Defense Civilian Intelligence Personnel System (DCIPS). The GG-13 duties for the "Administrative and Management" work category are at the "Full Performance" work level and are equivalent to those at the GS-13 level. The selectee's salary will be set within the 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.

Required Experience: Your resume must reflect quality level experience which demonstrates the possession of the knowledge, skills, abilities and competencies necessary for successful job performance required for this position. Quality experience is experience that has equipped the applicant with the particular competencies/knowledge, skills, and abilities to successfully perform the duties of the position and is typically in or related to the work of the position to be filled. Examples of creditable experience includes knowledge of Intelligence Community relationships; knowledge of DoD, Air Forces, CIA, DIA and OPM regulations on SCI clearance eligibility process; knowledge of DOD, Air Forces, CIA, DIA, and NSA directives on Physical Security requirements; Interpretive knowledge of inter/outer departmental policies, directives, and regulations pertaining to information management or AIS security requirements for processing classified material. Note: Creditable experience may include previous military experience, experience gained in the private sector, or experience gained in another government agency. Note: Creditable experience may include previous military experience, experience gained in the private sector, or experience gained in another government agency.

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 Intelligence Community relationships. Knowledge of DoD, Air Forces, CIA, DIA and OPM regulations on SCI clearance eligibility process.
2. Knowledge of DOD, Air Forces, CIA, DIA, and NSA directives on Physical Security requirements. Interpretive knowledge of inter/outer departmental policies, directives, and regulations pertaining to information management or AIS security requirements for processing classified material.
3. In-depth working knowledge of DoD intelligence budget process including General Defense Intelligence Program (GDIP), Tactical Intelligence and Related Activities (TIARA) and President Budget Decision (PBD). Skills to efficiently organize and manage multiple projects.
4. Skills to communicate effectively with a diverse group of individuals using a high degree of tact and diplomacy. Ability to effectively inspect various activities based on governing directives or limited guidelines.
5. Ability to understand various intelligence agencies positions affecting AF SCI programs. Ability to understand and follow emerging technology advances in the INFOSEC field.
6. Ability to effectively supervise and evaluate a staff of employees

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

This job does not have an education qualification requirement.

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.

Current Federal Civilian employees may apply for temporary and term positions and if selected, a break in service may be required prior to appointment to the position.

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.

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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.

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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