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SUPERVISORY SECURITY SPECIALIST-DIRECT HIRE AUTHORITY

Department of the Air Force
Air Force Materiel Command
Air Force Life Cycle Management Center/IP

Summary

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The primary purpose of this position is to oversee the implementation of the Dept of Defense and Air Force Information, Personnel, Industrial, and OPSEC programs in support of the 66 ABG and tenant/supported organizations outlined by Host-Tenant and Functional Support Agreements. Serves as Senior Installation Information Protection advisor to the Air Base Group Commander.

Overview

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Accepting applications
Open & closing dates
05/18/2026 to 09/15/2026
Salary
$142,452 - $197,200 per year

This area has a high cost of living

Pay scale & grade
NH 4
Location
FEW vacancies in the following location:
Hanscom AFB, MA
Remote job
No
Telework eligible
No
Travel Required
Occasional travel - 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
Job family (Series)
Supervisory status
Yes
Security clearance
Other
Drug test
Yes
Financial disclosure
Yes
Bargaining unit status
No
Announcement number
AFMC-008004-12962756-MAA
Control number
869610200

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Clarification from the agency

This job announcement will be used to gather applications that may or may not result in a referral or selection.

Duties

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  1. Exercises supervisory personnel management responsibilities at least 25% of the time.
  2. Manages, oversees, and directs the implementation and compliance of Department of Defense Information Protection policies, procedures and programs required for the safeguarding of national security and controlled unclassified information.
  3. Provides senior level Industrial Security oversight for DoD contractor operations.
  4. Serves as the installation senior civilian on the application of Information Protection security requirements.
  5. Conducts senior management oversight of the installation commander's Information Protection self-inspection and inspection programs.

Requirements

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Conditions of employment

  • U.S. Citizenship is required.
  • Males must be registered for Selective Service, see Legal and Regulatory Guidance.
  • 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/
  • The position is subject to provisions of the DoD Priority Placement Program.
  • For more information on Acq Demo please go to DoD AcqDemo Homepage http://acqdemo.hci.mil/ and Fact Sheet http://acqdemo.hci.mil/faq.html
  • Recruitment incentives may be authorized.
  • Selectee is expected to be granted with and/or maintain the appropriate security clearance required for the position.
  • This position may require drug testing, and the candidate may be subject to passing a drug test upon selection.
  • The employee may be required to work other than normal duty hours, which may include evenings and/or weekends and may be required to work alternate shifts from normal duty hours requiring overtime or comp time.
  • Disclosure of Political Appointments.
  • Direct Deposit: All federal employees are required to have direct deposit.
  • 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.
  • 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.
  • Relocation costs or other incentives may be available and considered by the organization.
  • This position may require travel away from the normal duty station on military or commercial aircraft in support of official business.
  • The employee must, within 30-days of assuming this position and by 31 October annually, thereafter, file an OGE-450, Confidential Financial Disclosure Report. Employee is required to attend annual ethics and procurement integrity training.
  • Required to handle and safeguard sensitive and/or classified information in accordance with regulations to reduce potential compromise.
  • Dept of Defense (Security Fundamentals Professional Certification and Security Programs Integration Professional Certification) are required within 2 years of the employee's initial entrance date to this position IAW with DOD 3305.13-M.
  • This position meets the executive exemption criteria for the Fair Labor Standards Act (5 CFR 551.205).

Qualifications

Experience requirements are described in the Office of Personnel Management (OPM) Qualification Standards for General Schedule Positions, Administrative and Management Positions.

SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE: Applicants must have at least 1 year (52 weeks) of specialized experience at the next lower broadband NH-03, equivalent to the next lower grade GS-13 or equivalent in other pay systems. Specialized experience is experience in security administration for Information, Industrial, Personnel, Operations, Physical Security, SAP, and SCI, including 32CFR Part 117 (NISPOM) compliance for Cleared Facilities. Experience also includes directing DoD Information Protection policies to safeguard national security and CUI while providing senior-level Industrial Security oversight. Experience in supervisory personnel management for at least 25% of the time, including planning and directing functions through subordinate supervisors. Experience also includes serving as an installation senior civilian for Information Protection inspection and self-inspection programs.

NOTE: Due to the use of 120-day rosters, this period of experience may be completed within 120 days of the closing date of this announcement.

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:

  • Expert knowledge of policies, procedures, concepts, principles, systems, and methodology for security administration of multiple occupational disciplines and functions, such as Information, Industrial, Personnel, Operations, Physical Security. Includes 32CFR Part 117 NISPOM in relation to Cleared Facilities (FFRDCs).
  • Expert knowledge of agency management and organizational policies, principles and practices used in conjunction with security program management and administration.
  • In-depth knowledge of policies, procedures, concepts, principles, systems, and methodology for security administration and management of Special Access Program and Sensitive Compartmented Information.
  • Ability to plan, organize, and direct the functions and mentor, motivate, and appraise staff of an organization through subordinate supervisors.
  • Ability to analyze, plan, and adjust work operations of one or more organizational segments to meet program requirements and objectives within available resources.
  • Ability to communicate both orally and in writing.

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

AcqDemo Expanded Probationary Period for Supervisors and Managers: An additional supervisory probationary period of one year may be required when an employee is officially assigned to a different supervisory position.

This is an acquisition demonstration project position NH-04 equivalent to a GS-14 to GS-15.

Interagency Career Transition Assistance Program (ICTAP): For information on how to apply as an ICTAP eligible click here. To be well-qualified and exercise selection priority for this vacancy, displaced Federal employees must be rated well qualified or above for this position. You must submit a copy of the agency notice, your most recent performance rating, and your most recent SF-50 noting position, grade level, and duty location.

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.

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This job announcement will be used to gather applications that may or may not result in a referral or selection.

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.

KEY QUALIFICATIONS:
- Extensive experience managing and integrating multiple security disciplines (Information, Personnel, Industrial, and OPSEC).
- Demonstrated expertise in Industrial Security and contractor oversight, particularly evaluating compliance with the NISPOM.
- Proven track record in a formal supervisory role, with the ability to lead, mentor, and manage the performance of a diverse team.
- Strong analytical judgment with the ability to advise senior executives on complex, high-stakes security and risk-management decisions.
- Must be able to obtain and maintain the required level of security clearance

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.

APPRAISALS/AWARDS: Hiring Managers use objective methods and consider previous performance appraisals and awards in the selection process. Current Federal Civilian employees should list any relevant performance related rating and/or awards in your resume.

Air Force Materiel Command

The mission of the United States Air Force is: To fly, fight, and win ... Airpower anytime, anywhere. To achieve that mission, the Air Force has a vision of Global Vigilance, Global Reach and Global Power. That vision orbits around three core competencies: Developing Airmen, Technology-to-Warfighting and Integrating Operations. Core competencies and distinctive capabilities are based on a shared commitment to three core values -- integrity first, service before self, and excellence in all we do.

Click here to view the AF Civilian Employment Eligibility Guide:

  • US Citizen


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Agency contact information

Total Force Service Center
Phone
1-800-525-0102
Email
DO.NOT.EMAIL@CALL.ONLY
Address
AF Life Cycle Management Center
2000 Allbrook Drive
Wright Patterson AFB, OH 45433
US

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