Chief, Information Protection, SLD 30 Job in Vandenberg AFB, CA

Vacancy No. FY25-6S-NH-0080-04-SPLASH Department Space Systems Command
Salary $145,180.00 to $195,200.00 Grade 4 to 4
Perm/Temp Permanent FT/PT Full-time
Open Date 1/14/2025 Close Date 1/21/2025
Job Link Apply Online Who may apply Public
Locations:
Vandenberg AFB, CA


Summary

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Duties

The United States Space Force (USSF) Space Systems Command (SSC) Space Launch Delta 30 (SLD 30) at Vandenberg Space Force Base, California is searching for a Chief of Information Protection (NH-0080-04, GS 14/15 equivalent).

Description:
Space Launch Delta 30 is seeking a new Chief of Information Protection! The Chief of IP will be on the leading edge of protecting the organization from espionage, terrorism, and threats of unauthorized disclosure and/or compromise of information considered vital to mission interests, national defense, and national security.

Our IP lead will lead, direct, administer, manage, plan, organize, and oversee SLD 30's Information Protection program activities and associated functions on behalf of the Delta Commander. They will supervise a team of professionals and will formulate program goals, plans, policies, and procedures and integrate innovative security initiatives in the development and operation of Delta-wide information protection functions and activities. They will serve as the Senior Security advisor to the Delta Commander for all Information Protection security program matters and will represent the organization with associated Mission Partners and organizations. Importantly, they will be expected to establish, develop, and maintain effective working relationships with all base-assigned organizations. In sum, they will serve as the risk assessment/risk management advisor to the Commander for the converged IP disciplines throughout the Western Range.

The ideal candidate will have mastery knowledge of a wide range of security specialties, concepts, principles, criteria, requirements, technology, analytical theories, and practices. Knowledge of the intelligence enterprise to support and promote information sharing and strategies, applying in-depth expertise in highly complex and ambiguous situations. Ability to plan, organize and direct the functions of a small staff that serves a large organization. Ability to establish effective professional working relationships with coworkers and customers, contributing to a cooperative working environment and successful mission accomplishment. Ability to lead and motivate employees. Strong writing and oral communication skills to inform and persuade. Ability to think strategically.

Key Skills and Abilities:
1. Expert knowledge of a wide range of security specialties, concepts, principles, criteria, requirements, technology, analytical theories, and practices.
2. Knowledge of the intelligence enterprise to support and promote information sharing and strategies, applying in-depth expertise in highly complex and ambiguous situations.
3. Ability to plan, organize and direct the functions of a small staff that serves a large organization.
4. Ability to establish effective professional working relationships with coworkers and customers, contributing to a cooperative working environment and successful mission accomplishment.
5. Ability to lead and motivate employees.
6. Strong writing and oral communication skills.
7. Ability to think strategically.

Requirements

Conditions of Employment

  • U.S. Citizenship Required
  • This position is available for telework, 2-4 days per pay period.
  • PCS funding is available.
  • Employee must be able to obtain and maintain a Top-Secret clearance.
  • The employee may be required to travel in military and/or commercial aircraft to perform temporary duty assignments.
  • This position has been designated by the Air Force as a Testing Designated Position (TDP) under the Air Force Civilian Drug Demand Reduction Program. Employee must pass initial and periodic short notice drug testing.
  • This is a Supervisory position.
  • Work may occasionally require the employee to work outside the normal business hours.
  • This position is designated emergency essential, and employee must sign DD Form 2365 accepting conditions of employment related to that designation per DODD 1404.10.
  • This position is a designated national security position.
  • May be required to work overtime on an unscheduled or emergency basis.
  • This position is subject to Temporary Duty Assignment (TDY) approximately 30 days per year.
  • Position will close in 5 business days or 75 applications (whichever comes first).

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

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Benefits

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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.

Required Documents

Resume: You must submit a resume that provides:

  1. Personal information - your full name, email and mailing addresses, phone number
  2. Education information - the name of the school and the dates you attended
  3. 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
  4. 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:

Education must be accredited by an accrediting institution recognized by the U.S. Department of Education in order for it to be credited towards qualifications. Therefore, provide only the attendance and/or degrees from schools accredited by accrediting institutions recognized by the U.S. Department of Education.

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.

How to Apply

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Agency contact information

US Space Force Enterprise Talent Management
Address
USSF - Space Systems Command
1670 Space Force Pentagon
Washington, DC 20330
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