Government SAP Security Officer, SSC/AA Job in Cape Canaveral AFS, FL

Vacancy No. FY25-6S-NH-0080-03-SPLASH Department Space Systems Command
Salary $89,280.00 to $138,018.00 Grade 3 to 3
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:
Cape Canaveral AFS, FL


Summary

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Duties

The United States Space Force (USSF) Space Systems Command (SSC) at Cape Canaveral Space Force Station, Florida is searching for a Government SAP Security Officer, SSC/AA (NH-0080-03, GS 12/13 equivalent).

Description:
Are you committed to staying one step ahead of the threats and protecting our organization's most sensitive and classified information? We are seeking a highly motivated Information Protection Security professional to step up for the NH-03 Government SAP Security Officer (GSSO) role. The modern threat landscape is complex and ever-changing, with new risks and vulnerabilities emerging every day. This role will be critical in providing expert technical advice in the complex area of security for special access programs; classification management program; security violations; security education and awareness training; and inspections for assigned programs. We encourage innovation and creativity in our work. You will have the opportunity to explore new methodologies and solutions to improve the security and efficiency across multiple security disciplines to enhance our SAP program management. In this role, you will be tasked with organizational security oversight of special access programs to the Operations Integration Directorate and SLD 45. We believe in the power of teamwork and collaboration. You will be working closely with other teams across the USSF security enterprise. If you are looking for a dynamic and challenging work environment, where you can grow and develop as a Security professional, then join our team! We are committed to creating a workplace that is inclusive, respectful, and supportive of all employees.

The ideal candidate will have a strong background in information protection, exemplify integrity that guides your actions and decisions, have excellent analytical and problem-solving skills, and a passion for ensuring the security and integrity of our nation's sensitive information.

Key Skills and Abilities:
1. Expert knowledge of program protection, physical, system, information, industrial, personnel, operations security concepts, principles, and practices to plan and implement security programs in these areas.
2. Comprehensive knowledge of organization's missions, functions, and structure to ensure effective implementation of oversight of special programs security concepts, principles and practices.
3. Knowledge of government contractual practices and requirements for development and purchase of USAF acquisition programs and/or supporting programs/projects. Must be familiar with Defense Industrial Base security organization, operations, and management practices.
4. Ability in developing, analyzing, and evaluating security programs to meet mission requirements and improve the security program for the Installation Commander.
5. Ability to establish effective professional working relationships with coworkers and customers, contributing to a cooperative working environment and successful accomplishment of the mission.
6. Ability to communicate orally and in writing, clearly, concisely, and accurately.

Requirements

Conditions of Employment

  • U.S. Citizenship Required
  • This position is eligible for situational telework only.
  • PCS funding is available.
  • Employee must be able to obtain and maintain a Top-Secret clearance with SCI and SAP eligibility.
  • 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.
  • Work may occasionally require the employee to work outside the normal business hours.
  • This position is designated national security position.
  • Department of Defense Security Fundamentals Professional Certification is required within 2 years in accordance with DOD 3305.13 M, DoD Security Accreditation and Certification.
  • Employee must within 30-days of assuming this position and annually thereafter, file an OGE-450, “Confidential Financial Disclosure Report.” Employee is required to attend annual ethics and procurement integrity training.
  • This position is subject to Temporary Duty Station (TDY) approximately 15 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

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.

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
US
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Next steps

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