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SCI Security Specialist, S2

Department of the Air Force
United States Space Force Forces
United States Space Force / Combat Forces Command / S2

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Overview

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Accepting applications
Location
1 vacancy in the following location:
Work site options
Telework eligible
Yes—as determined by the agency policy.
Remote job
No
Relocation expenses reimbursed
Yes—You may qualify for reimbursement of relocation expenses in accordance with agency policy.
Salary
$91,870 - $119,434 per year
Pay scale & grade
GG 12
Promotion potential
None
Pay scale and grade determines the salary of the job.
Work schedule
Full-time
Travel Required
25% or less - You may be expected to travel for this position.
Appointment type
Permanent
Occupations and job series
Supervisory status
No
Federal service type
This job is in the Excepted Service
Represented by a union
No
Drug test
Yes
Security clearance
Sensitive Compartmented Information
Position sensitivity and risk
Critical-Sensitive (CS)/High Risk
Jobs require a background check and some require a security clearance. The type depends on the job.
Background check type
Financial disclosure required
No
Some jobs require financial disclosure to identify conflicts of interests.
Announcement number
SF-FY27-6F-GG-0080-12-SPLSH
Control number
887842100

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The United States Space Force (USSF) at Peterson SFB, Colorado Springs is searching for a SCI Security Specialist to support CFC S2(GG-0080-12).

Description:
- Significant time in SCIF or other classified facility, ideally in an SSR, Security Manager, Facility Manager, Anti-Terrorism, or Information Protection capacity
- Thorough knowledge of security practices and standards
- Capability to conduct thorough research of IC & DoW publications, manuals, and memorandums in order to advise customers on a wide range of Physical Security matters
- The ability to work on/coordinate with a small team of fellow security professionals
- Customer service experience
- Strong oral and written communication skills
- The flexibility to quickly switch from one task to another
- Willingness to adapt to and learn in a dynamic environment where policies and funding are fluid and ever-changing.


Ideal Candidate:
- Act as an advisor to SCIF occupants and owners, supporting the rapid development of the USSF's mission sets and capabilities
- Travel to locations across the globe to inspect newly constructed projects and those seeking reaccreditation, ensuring adherence to Intelligence Community (IC) and Department of War (DoW) physical security standards and policies
- Manage a portfolio of facilities, serving as a main point of contact for facility owners regarding facility accreditation and renovations
- Protect U.S. resources from espionage, terrorism, and threats of unauthorized disclosure and/or comprise of information or material considered vital to the organization's mission interests, national defense, and national security


Key Skills and Abilities:
1. Knowledge of a wide range of security specialties, concepts, principles, criteria, requirements, technology, and practices.
2. Knowledge of the intelligence enterprise to support and promote information sharing and strategies. 3. Knowledge of required security training concepts, programs, procedures, and practices to assist managers in establishing and operating internal security programs.
4. Skill in the use of analytical principles, practices, and techniques to review and evaluate security programs to meet mission requirements and improve the security program for the organization.
5. Ability to communicate orally and in writing, clearly, concisely, and accurately.
6. Ability to establish effective professional working relationships with coworkers and customers, contributing to a cooperative working environment and successful accomplishment of the mission.

Requirements

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Conditions of employment

  • Must be a U.S Citizen.
  • Must be able to obtain and maintain a Top-Secret /SCI security clearance.
  • This position has been designated for drug testing. Incumbent is subject to random urinalysis testing as a condition of employment.
  • Required to handle and safeguard sensitive and/or classified information in accordance with regulations to reduce potential compromise
  • Employee may be required to work extended or other than normal duty hours to include evenings and weekends and may be subject to recall.
  • This position will close after 5 business days or 75 applications, whichever comes first.
  • Eligible for situational telework only, including Emergency and OPM prescribed “Unscheduled Telework”.
  • Subject to Temporary Duty Assignment (TDY): Approximately 15 days per year.
  • PCS /relocation funding is authorized and may be made available.

Qualifications

The 0080 series does not have an individual occupational requirement that must be met. You can view the experience level requirements here. Please scroll down to the 3rd section titled Administrative and Management Positions.

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 - United States Space Force Forces
1670 Space Force Pentagon
Washington, DC 20330
US

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