Chief, Personnel Security, S2

The United States Space Force (USSF) at Vandenberg SFB, Lompac, CA is searching for a Chief, Personnel Security to support S2 (NH-1101-03, GS-12/13 equivalent).

Description:
United States Space Forces-Space (S4S) at Vandenberg Space Force Base (VSFB), CA is searching for a well-qualified candidate to fill the Division Chief, Readiness and MPA Manager position for 3-star Headquarters staff. Come join our amazing team as we Protect, Defend, Deliver, and Connect together!

There's a reason Vandenberg Space Force Base is a desirable assignment for many in the space industry. The Central Coast of California offers a unique blend of opportunities and lifestyle, including stunning Pacific Ocean views, access to world-class vineyards and agriculture, a moderate climate, and a close-knit community rooted in space exploration and innovation. While not as bustling as major metropolitan areas, the region provides a relaxed pace of life with access to outdoor activities like cycling, surfing, hiking, and exploring the California coastline.

Ideal Candidate:
To serve as a U.S. Space Forces Space (S4S) Chief, Personnel Security (Within S4S S2/S2S), as a direct report to the Deputy Director, Special Security and Sensitive Programs. Serves as the Chief, Personnel Security of Space Forces -Space at various echelons within USSF to oversee, direct and develop goals and objectives that integrate organization planning, programming for assigned personnel security programs.

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities:
1. Mastery knowledge of SCI security management principles, policies and programs for managing an agency-wide security program, to include personnel, industrial security and information assurance.
2. Mastery knowledge of governing laws, regulations, precedents and directives governing DoW security and SCI security programs.
3. Comprehensive knowledge of National-level, DoW, Air Force, and Space Force SCI security programs, concepts and principles.
4. Knowledge of laws and regulations governing federal civilian personnel and military personnel management; knowledge of DoW personnel security programs and personnel security programs of the intelligence community (DNI, CIA, NSA, NRO, DIA).
5. Skilled in applying new developments, experienced judgment, and innovative solutions to challenging and complex security concerns.
6. Ability to communicate effectively orally and in writing; ability to deal diplomatically and effectively with all levels of officials in all types of situations.

Conditions of employment

• U.S. Citizenship Required
• This is a Centrally Managed position, relocation is authorized.
• Must be able to obtain and maintain Top-Secret w/SCI security clearance.
• Required to handle and safeguard sensitive and classified information in accordance with regulations to reduce potential compromise.
• Required certifications must be obtained within 2 years of employment.
• 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 position is designated as Key/Emergency Essential.
• Subject to Temporary Duty Assignment (TDY): Approximately 15 days per year.

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.

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.

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:

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.

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