The United States Space Force (USSF) at Vandenberg SFB, Lompoc, CA is searching for a Security Specialist to support, U.S. Space Force's Component Field Command (S4S) (NH-1101-04, GS-14/15 equivalent).
Description:
Headquarters and staff of S4S, whose mission is to plan, integrate, conduct, and assess global space operations in order to deliver combat relevant space capabilities to Combatant Commanders, Coalition partners, the Joint Force, and the Nation is searching for a well-qualified candidate to fill at Vandenberg SFB, CA.
Purpose of position: To serve as the U.S. Space Forces Space (S4S) Commercial Integration Cell (CIC) Security Specialist. The candidate is a direct report to the Deputy Director, Special Security and Sensitive Programs. Responsible for command level management of subordinate organizations under S2S/CIC to protect resources from espionage, terrorism, and threats of unauthorized disclosure and/or compromise of information or material considered vital to the organization's mission, interest, national defense or national security. Develops, coordinates, and recommends courses of action and program oversight in support of security operations.
Ideal Candidate:
Expert knowledge of specific subject matter areas and facets of Sensitive Compartmented Information security (SCI), including Information protection, Physical Security, and Personnel Security.
Expert knowledge of processes and procedures for implementation and execution of TEMPTEST requirements and related documentation, to include in depth knowledge of DIA accreditation, and the Interagency and military command relationships.
Must have 10 years of management experience in DoW security enterprise. Experience at the next lower broadband/grade level (or equivalent) in performing major duties of this position may be considered.
Knowledge, Skills & 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 establish effective professional working relationships with coworkers and customers, contributing to a cooperative working environment and successful accomplishment of the mission.
Employee must be able to obtain and maintain a Top-Secret w/ SCI clearance.
Required to handle and safeguard sensitive and classified information in accordance with regulations to reduce potential compromise.
Employee needs to obtain and maintain approval to access the portfolio of SCI/Special Access Programs required to perform daily duties.
This position has been designated for drug testing. Incumbent is subject to random urinalysis testing as a condition of employment
Department of Defense Security Fundamentals Professional Certification (SFPC), Security Asset Protection Professional Certification, and Security Program Integration Professional Certification conferrals are required
May be required to travel from the normal duty station on military or commercial aircraft.
Employees need to obtain and maintain approval to access the portfolio of Special Access Programs required to perform daily duties.
Eligible for situational telework only, including Emergency and OPM prescribed “Unscheduled Telework”.
This position has been designated for drug testing. Incumbent is subject to random urinalysis testing as a condition of employment.
This is an Emergency-Essential position and may need to be removed from their military recall status during an emergency.
PCS is authorized. This is a Centrally Managed position.
Subject to Temporary Duty Assignment (TDY): Approximately 15 days per year.
Qualifications
Please view the qualifications for the 0080 series here and scroll down to the 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.
A career with the U.S. government provides employees with a comprehensive benefits package. As a federal employee, you and your family will have access to a range of benefits that are designed to make your federal career very rewarding. Opens in a new windowLearn more about federal benefits.
Eligibility for benefits depends on the type of position you hold and whether your position is full-time, part-time or intermittent. Contact the hiring agency for more information on the specific benefits offered.
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.
A career with the U.S. government provides employees with a comprehensive benefits package. As a federal employee, you and your family will have access to a range of benefits that are designed to make your federal career very rewarding. Opens in a new windowLearn more about federal benefits.
Eligibility for benefits depends on the type of position you hold and whether your position is full-time, part-time or intermittent. Contact the hiring agency for more information on the specific benefits offered.
Resume:You must submit a resume that may NOT exceed two pages, and the font size should not be smaller than 10 pts. You will not be considered for this vacancy if your resume exceeds two pages or is illegible/unreadable. Do NOT include photographs, inappropriate material, inappropriate content, nor personal information such as age, gender, religion, social security number, etc., on your resume. If the resume you submit contains such information you will not be considered for this vacancy. Your resume must provide:
Personal information - your full name, email and mailing addresses, phone number
Education information - the name of the school and the dates you attended
Work experience - paid and unpaid work with the following information:
Job title
Detailed duties and accomplishments
Employer's name and address
Supervisor's name and phone number
Starting and ending dates (If actual dates are not known, provide your best-estimated timeframes.)
Hours per week
Salary, if applicable
Other qualifications - skills, certifications/licenses, honors, awards, special accomplishments, and job-related training courses
College Transcripts (if applicable): Please see the Education section of this announcement for detailed information about transcripts.
If you are relying on your education to meet qualification requirements:
Failure to provide all of the required information as stated in this vacancy announcement may result in an ineligible rating or may affect the overall rating.
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PLEASE NOTE: It is the applicant's responsibility to verify that information entered and/or uploaded, (i.e., resume) is received, accurate, and submitted by the closing date. You may verify your documents have been processed with your application package successfully. You can access your USAJOBS account to do so by clicking here. Uploaded documents may take up to one hour to clear the virus scan.
Resume:You must submit a resume that may NOT exceed two pages, and the font size should not be smaller than 10 pts. You will not be considered for this vacancy if your resume exceeds two pages or is illegible/unreadable. Do NOT include photographs, inappropriate material, inappropriate content, nor personal information such as age, gender, religion, social security number, etc., on your resume. If the resume you submit contains such information you will not be considered for this vacancy. Your resume must provide:
Personal information - your full name, email and mailing addresses, phone number
Education information - the name of the school and the dates you attended
Work experience - paid and unpaid work with the following information:
Job title
Detailed duties and accomplishments
Employer's name and address
Supervisor's name and phone number
Starting and ending dates (If actual dates are not known, provide your best-estimated timeframes.)
Hours per week
Salary, if applicable
Other qualifications - skills, certifications/licenses, honors, awards, special accomplishments, and job-related training courses
College Transcripts (if applicable): Please see the Education section of this announcement for detailed information about transcripts.
If you are relying on your education to meet qualification requirements:
Failure to provide all of the required information as stated in this vacancy announcement may result in an ineligible rating or may affect the overall rating.
Do not email application. To submit your resume for this Direct Hire opportunity, click here.
PLEASE NOTE: It is the applicant's responsibility to verify that information entered and/or uploaded, (i.e., resume) is received, accurate, and submitted by the closing date. You may verify your documents have been processed with your application package successfully. You can access your USAJOBS account to do so by clicking here. Uploaded documents may take up to one hour to clear the virus scan.
