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Chief Information Security Officer, SYD 80/AR

Department of the Air Force
Space Systems Command
United States Space Force / Space Systems Command / Systems Delta 80

Summary

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Overview

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Accepting applications
Open & closing dates
04/10/2026 to 04/17/2026
Salary
$126,711 - $193,760 per year

Salary is dependent upon duty location, grade, step, and locality pay. GS-14/15 Equivalent.

Pay scale & grade
NH 4
Location
1 vacancy in the following location:
Patrick AFB, FL
Remote job
No
Telework eligible
Yes—as determined by the agency policy.
Travel Required
25% or less - You may be expected to travel for this position.
Relocation expenses reimbursed
Yes—You may qualify for reimbursement of relocation expenses in accordance with agency policy.
Appointment type
Permanent
Work schedule
Full-time
Service
Competitive
Promotion potential
None
Supervisory status
No
Security clearance
Sensitive Compartmented Information
Drug test
Yes
Position sensitivity and risk
Critical-Sensitive (CS)/High Risk
Trust determination process
Financial disclosure
Yes
Bargaining unit status
No
Announcement number
SF-FY26-6S-NH-2210-4-SPLASH
Control number
864773400

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Duties

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The United States Space Force (USSF) at Patrick SFB, Florida is searching for a Chief Information Security Officer to support SYD 80/AR (NH-0343-03, GS-12/13 equivalent).

Description:
One team delivering assured access to space and strategic weapons test range capabilities for the nation. The dynamic and experienced Data Governance and Analytics Specialist represents the Launch and Test Range Systems Program Office priorities on issues involving the definition, development, implementation, and monitoring of both long-term acquisition and sustainment programs for Spaceport operational range systems that are being delivered, modified, or maintained. They will lead our data management initiatives and represent LTRS Program Office Engineering as the SPO Data Governance and Analytics Specialist. They oversee the Launch & Test Range Systems (LTRS) data governance and analytics program, including methods, requirements, personnel, policies, processes, and procedures. Acts as the primary LTRS data strategy advisor for to Space Launch Delta Range Management teams. The specialist also plans, organizes, and/or directs data management activities, which comply with legal, regulatory, and USSF/AF/DoD-directed requirements and meet mission and customer needs. Designs, develops, and manages systems that meet current and future business requirements, and applies and extends, enhances, or optimizes the existing architecture. This leader collaborates with the IT team to integrate data management systems and tools across our spaceport systems acquisition system lifecycle management processes (R&D through system disposal) and provide expertise in data analytics, including predictive modeling and data visualization to deliver and enhance mission assurance and to characterize, project, and communicate evolving mission risk to operation system support to space launch missions. Represents the organization with higher levels of management and contractor organizations.


Ideal Candidate:
The ideal Data Governance and Security Analytics Specialist should have a strong background in data science, computer science, or information systems security, supported by a bachelor's degree or higher. Relevant certifications like CDMP, CAP, CISA, or CISSP are desirable. They should have substantial experience in data governance, data analytics, and data security, preferably in a leadership role. Familiarity with legal, regulatory, and USSF/AF/DoD-directed data security requirements is necessary, including standards like NIST, ISO 27001, and GDPR. Leadership skills, excellent communication, and project management proficiency are vital. They should be committed to continuous learning to keep up with evolving data management practices and may need to obtain and maintain a security clearance depending on the organization.


Requirements

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Conditions of employment

  • Must be a U.S Citizen.
  • PCS and Incentives funding is available.
  • Must be able to obtain and maintain Top-Secret security clearance.
  • Required to handle and safeguard sensitive and classified information in accordance with regulations to reduce potential compromise.
  • May be required travel away from the normal duty station on military or commercial aircraft.
  • May be required to work overtime on an unscheduled or emergency basis.
  • This position is eligible for situational telework 2-4 days a pay period.
  • Subject to Temporary Duty Assignment (TDY): Approximately 15 days per year.
  • This position has been designated for drug testing. Incumbent is subject to random urinalysis testing as a condition of employment.
  • Will attain appropriate DoD approved cybersecurity baseline certification applicable for ISS functions required for the position held, within six months of filling position and will maintain in good standing cybersecurity baseline certification
  • Employee must within 30-days of assuming this position and annually thereafter file an OGE-450, “Confidential Financial Disclosure Report.

Qualifications

The 2210 series has an individual occupational requirement that must be met and can be viewed here. There is no Group Coverage Qualification Standard for this series.

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.

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.

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.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities (KSAs): Your qualifications will be evaluated on the basis of your level of knowledge, skills, abilities and/or competencies as related to the series and grade of the position being filled. Final qualifications determinations will be assessed based on OPM's General Schedule Qualifications Standards found here:

Interviews: You will be contacted by e-mail and/or telephone if your application is identified as qualifying for a position being filled. An interview may be conducted. If interviewed, you will be asked to address the same knowledge, skills, abilities and/or competencies used to initially qualify your application for the position.

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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.

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Agency contact information

US Space Force Enterprise Talent Management
Email
HQ.USSF.TalentAcquisition@spaceforce.mil
Address
USSF - Space Systems Command
1670 Space Force Pentagon
Washington, DC 20330
US

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