INFORMATION SECURITY SPECIALIST-TITLE 5 Job in Louisville, KY

Vacancy No. KY-12790547-AF-25-175 Department Air National Guard Units
Salary $88,621.00 to $115,213.00 Grade 12 to 12
Perm/Temp Permanent FT/PT Full-time
Open Date 9/4/2025 Close Date 9/24/2025
Job Link Apply Online Who may apply Public
Locations:
Louisville, KY


Summary

THIS IS A NATIONAL GUARD TITLE 5 EXCEPTED SERVICE POSITION.

This National Guard position is for a INFORMATION SECURITY SPECIALIST-TITLE 5, Position Description Number PDT5003000 and is part of the KY 123 AW, National Guard.

Duties

As a INFORMATION SECURITY SPECIALIST-TITLE 5, GS-0080-12, you will serve as the Wing Information Protection Program Manager executing/enforcing all operational, functional, and mission assurance aspects of the program. Formulate wing program goals, plans, policy implementation guidelines, procedures, and work plans dealing with the operation of security programs and activities. Research and interpret federal regulations for information security processes. Provide guidance, training, and direction to organizations/activities/units. Evaluate classification downgrading, declassification, and destruction programs. Oversee, direct, monitor, and conduct security surveys and Information Security Program Reviews to monitor and enforce DoD Information, Personnel, and Industrial Security Programs. Analyze complex information security problems, mission vulnerabilities, security impacts to mission assurance, and convergence difficulties, and provide solutions to ensure mission success. Make information protection risk assessments and risk management/mitigation strategies/recommendations based on intelligence-derived threat issues. Complexity of duties is amplified as precedents often do not exist, technological advancements constantly change, and events significantly change circumstances. Collect, assemble, analyze, and assess data and intelligence information. Collaborate with Security specialists and functions to provide Wing leadership a single protection view of risk avoidance and risk mitigation. Conduct Security Awareness and Education Programs to meet requirements. Oversee development of training for Top Secret Control Officers and Original Classification Authorities. Exercise supervisory personnel management responsibilities to include training, leave request, performance evaluations and other issues. Direct overarching focus and direction of the organization. Perform other duties as assigned.
A more comprehensive detailed description of the position may be found in Position Description PDT5003000 on file in the employing unit or in the Human Resources Office. Contact the Debra Neal via email for additional information, debra.k.neal4.civ@army.mil.

Requirements

Conditions of Employment

CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT:
May be required to successfully complete a probationary period.
Participation in direct deposit is mandatory.
May be subject to furlough actions.
Acceptance of a Federal position will terminate Tricare Reserve Select (TRS) eligibility.
Must obtain and maintain a TS-SCI security clearance.
This position is covered by the Domestic Violence Misdemeanor Amendment (30 Sep 96) of the Gun Control Act (Lautenberg Amendment) of 1968. An individual convicted of a qualifying crime of domestic violence may not perform the duties of this position.
Must attended Supervisor Training: failure to complete Supervisor Training within 12 months of appointment will result in reversion to previous position.
This is a drug testing designated position. The incumbent is subject to random drug testing.
Must obtain and maintain Department of Defense Security Fundamentals Professional Certification (SFPC), Security Program Integration Professional Certification (SPIPC) and Security Asset Protection Professional Certification (SAPPC) conferrals within 2 years of appointment in accordance with DOD 3305.13-M, DoD Security Accreditation and Certification.


NOTE: A retired member of the Armed Forces may not be appointed to a DOD civilian position within 180 days after retirement, without a TAG approved waiver, in accordance with DoDi 1402.01, Employment of Retired Members of the Armed Forces, dated 09 Sep 2007 and National Guard Appointment for Retired Members of the Armed Forces Memo, dated 18 Jan 2019.

Qualifications

SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE:
Must have at least one (1) year experience at the next lower level in the normal line of progression through federal service (GS-11) or equivalent experience in the private or public sector that demonstrates the experience and knowledge of how to perform Special Security Representative duties and responsibilities in a Special Security Office. Experience in administering server-based networked systems, distributed applications, network storage, messaging, and application monitoring required to provision, sustain, operate and integrate cyber networked systems and applications. Experience directing, managing, and completing operational duties within the Special Security Office. Experience managing and conducting intelligence support operations, procedures, and practices. Experience directing and implementing policies and procedures required to manage sensitive compartmented information programs. Experience researching, interpreting, analyzing and applying regulations, manuals, directives, orders, and instructions. Experience managing and implementing a security clearance program and maintaining clearances for assigned personnel. Experience conducting, directing, managing, and assessing Special Security Office self-inspections. Experience presenting detailed and comprehensive reports.

EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS:
Resume must have complete dates, work schedule, and/or hours worked per week for both civilian and military employment. (Example: 2 JAN 1980 to 3 MAR 1981; 0800-1630 M-F or JAN 1980 to MAR 1981; 40 hrs/wk) Use of year only and unspecified work schedule will result in disqualification. Each applicant must fully substantiate -in their own words- that they meet 100% of the minimum requirements and specialized experience listed above in detail; otherwise, the applicant will be considered unqualified for this position. Do NOT copy and paste from the vacancy announcement, position description or others' resumes. Also, make sure the applicant's name is on every document submitted, otherwise it will NOT be considered.

Education

This job does not have an education qualification requirement.

Additional information

If you are a male applicant who was born after 12/31/1959 and are required to register under the Military Selective Service Act, the Defense Authorization Act of 1986 requires that you be registered or you are not eligible for appointment in this agency (http://www.sss.gov/RegVer/wfRegistration.aspx).

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.

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.

Once the announcement has closed, your resume and supporting documentation will be used to determine if you meet the qualifications listed on this announcement. If you are qualified, your resume and supporting documentation will be compared to your responses on the assessment questionnaire to determine your level of experience. If you rate yourself higher than is supported by your application package, your responses may be adjusted and/or you may be excluded from consideration for this position. If you are found to be among the qualified candidates, you will be referred to the selecting official for employment consideration. Veteran preference eligibles are listed ahead of non-preference eligibles.

Your qualifications will be evaluated on the following competencies (knowledge, skills, abilities and other characteristics):
Classification Management, Counterintelligence, Customer Service, Decision Making, Information Security, and Operations Security

VETERANS PREFERENCE:
If you are claiming veterans' preference, you MUST submit the appropriate documentation. Failure to do so WILL result in the loss of veteran's preference, and will possibly impact your placement on the certificate. For more veterans' information please click https://www.fedshirevets.gov/job/vetpref/index.aspx.

10-Point Veterans' Preference: You MUST submit all supporting documentation as specified on the SF-15, "Application for 10-Point Veterans' Preference". You can locate the SF 15 at https://www.opm.gov/forms/pdf_fill/SF15.pdf

5-Point Veterans' Preference: You MUST submit a copy of your DD-214 which includes Character of Service (usually Member-4 copy). If you are currently active duty, you may submit written documentation (certification) from your branch of service certifying that you are expected to be discharged or released from active duty under honorable conditions no later than 120 days after the date the certification is signed. The certification should also include when your terminal leave will begin, your rank and dates of active duty service.

Required Documents

To apply for this position, you must submit a complete Application Package which includes:

1. Your resume showing work schedule, hours worked per week, dates (including Month and Year, Example: 2 JAN 1980 to 3 MAR 1981; 0800-1630 M-F or JAN 1980 to MAR 1981; 40 hrs/wk) of employment and duties performed.

2. Other supporting documents:
If applicable:

  • Documents to support veterans preference claimed (SF-15, Application for 10 Point Veterans Preference, DD 214, VA memorandum and/or documentation related to active duty service which shows dates of service, character of service (honorable, general, etc.), or dates of impending separation.)
  • If currently employed by the federal government, include a copy of your latest SF-50, Notification of Personnel Action
  • Department of Defense Security Fundamentals Professional Certification (SFPC)
  • Security Program Integration Professional Certification (SPIPC)
  • Security Asset Protection Professional Certification (SAPPC)

How to Apply

To apply for this position, you must complete the online application/Occupational Questionnaire and submit the documentation specified in the Required Documents section below. To view the Occupational Questionnaire, click the following link: https://apply.usastaffing.gov/ViewQuestionnaire/12790547

A complete application package must be submitted by 11:59 PM (EST) on the closing date of the announcement to receive consideration.

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Follow the prompts to select your resume and/or other supporting documents to be included with your application package. You will have the opportunity to upload additional documents to include in your application before it is submitted. Your uploaded documents may take several hours to clear the virus scan process.

After acknowledging you have reviewed your application package, complete the Include Personal Information section as you deem appropriate and click to continue with the application process.

You will be taken to the online application which you must complete in order to apply for the position. Complete the online application, verify the required documentation is included with your application package, and submit the application.

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Agency contact information

Joseph Hood
Address
KY 123 AW
1101 GRADE LANE
LOUISVILLE, KY 40213
US

Next steps

Once your online application is submitted you will receive a confirmation notification by email. Your application will be evaluated by the Human Resources Office to determine your eligibility for the position. After the evaluation is complete, you will receive another notification regarding the status of your application.


Note: We cannot accept applications on behalf of Federal Agencies. Application instructions are listed within the Job Description.