PERSONNEL SECURITY SPECIALIST (TITLE 5) Job in Whiteman AFB, MO

Vacancy No. MO-12864930-AF-26-007 Department Air National Guard Units
Salary $75,897.00 to $98,671.00 Grade 11 to 11
Perm/Temp Permanent FT/PT Full-time
Open Date 1/13/2026 Close Date 2/3/2026
Job Link Apply Online Who may apply Status Candidates
Locations:
Whiteman AFB, MO


Summary

This is a National Guard Title 5 Excepted Service Position.

This position is an Indefinite GS-0080-11 PERSONNEL SECURITY SPECIALIST (TITLE 5), Position Description Number T6328000 and is part of the MO 131st Bomb Wing. This is a bargaining unit position.

SEE NOTES UNDER CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT.

This job is open to

Internal to an agency

Current federal employees of the hiring agency that posted the job announcement.

Clarification from the agency

WHO MAY APPLY: All qualified permanent, indefinite, and temporary Title 5 and Title 32 National Guard employees who are currently working for the 131st Bomb Wing at Whiteman AFB, Missouri.

Duties

  • Implements and administers the personnel security program for the wing.
  • Serves as the technical authority for the Wing personnel security program.
  • Enforces all operational, functional, and mission assurance aspects of the program to include the establishment and maintenance of Incident Reports (IRs).
  • Formulates program goals, plans, policy implementation guidelines, procedures and work plans dealing with the development and operation of wing-wide personnel security program and activities.
  • Develops localized policies and advises leadership on the establishment and related actions for IRs.
  • Evaluates derogatory information and provides guidance to commanders on the establishment of IRs and/or the suspension, revocation, or denial of an individual’s security clearance.
  • Monitors the control and safeguarding of IRs within wing organizations.
  • Develops operational standards and provides oversight for Wing requests for security investigations and clearances.
  • Assures that procedures and policies relative to evaluation, maintenance, and review of personnel security investigations (PSIs) for all National Security positions are established and properly administered for the entire installation.
  • Analyzes weaknesses identified during wing and higher headquarters inspections of systemic security problems in order to modify and apply recommended solutions.
  • Ensures security clearance requests are validated and supporting documentation is completed prior to processing of a clearance.
  • Establishes priority processing of requests for investigations and correspondence pertaining to clearance records.
  • Serves as the advisor to the Chief of Information Protection and Wing commanders (CC/CV) on the full spectrum of personnel security matters across the Wing and all subordinate organizations.
  • Briefs leaders and program managers as necessary to ensure personnel security program management effectiveness.
  • Presents security material and distributes pertinent security information as required to ensure mission assurance.
  • Responsible for providing assistance to the Industrial and Information Security Specialists, as well as the Chief, Information Protection.
  • Ensures all wing security specialists are adequately informed, trained, and supplied with necessary support for personnel efforts on issues within their respective areas of responsibilities.
  • Performs other duties as assigned.

Requirements

Conditions of employment

  • Acceptance of an Excepted Service position constitutes concurrence with these requirements as a condition of employment.
  • Failure to complete management prescribed courses for full-time support personnel within the first year of employment or assignment, may be cause for reassignment or termination.
  • Federal employment suitability as determined by a background investigation.
  • Position is subject to the provisions of the DoD Priority Placement Program.
  • The employee must obtain and maintain a Top Secret clearance.
  • In the event a permanent (Tenure 1 or 2) employee is selected, and is willing to accept the temporary appointment, that employee will relinquish permanent status.
  • May be required to travel in military and/or commercial aircraft to perform temporary duty assignments.
  • United States Citizenship is required.
  • Must be able to obtain and maintain a Top Secret clearance with SCI eligibility.
  • Males born after 31 December 1959 must be registered for Selective Service.
  • Participation in direct deposit is mandatory.
  • The employee may be required to work overtime
  • Indefinite employment can be terminated with a 30 day notice.
  • This position has been identified as a designated position under the Air Force Drug Testing Plan. Employees of this position are subject to random drug testing.

Qualifications

GS-11 SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE: Must possess one year of specialized experience equivalent to at least the GS-09 grade level or equivalent that provided knowledge of a wide range of security concepts, principles, and practices to review, independently analyze, and resolve difficult and complex security problems; the ability to apply policy direction to contractors and government/military officials, and develop guidance for applying security policy, procedures, techniques, equipment; and experience planning, developing, implementing, and evaluating security program to meet mission requirements and improve the security program.


Department of Defense Security Fundamentals Professional Certification and Security Asset Protection Professional Certification conferrals are required within 2 years of the established employee EOD or initial assignment date to this position in accordance with DoD 3305.13-M, DoD Security Accreditation and Certification.

Education

This job does not have a qualification requirement that allows substitution of education for specialized experience.

Additional information

Selective Service Act:
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 (https://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.

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.

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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.

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 minimally 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 top qualified candidates, you will be referred to the selecting official for employment consideration.

Required Documents

To apply for this position, you must submit a complete Application Packet which may include the following:

  1. Resume (must include the following information)
    1. First and Last Name
    2. Contact Information (Phone Number and Email)
    3. Position Title(s)
    4. Company/Organization Name(s)
    5. Dates of Employment (MONTH and YEAR)
    6. Duties Performed - brief descriptions that show you can perform the tasks at the required level listed in the job announcement
Please be advised that copying and pasting the specialized experience from the vacancy announcement into your resume is prohibited and will result in your resume being disqualified.

It is best practice to ensure military career information is listed in addition to civilian career information.
  1. Transcripts - Only a requirement if education is required OR you substitute education for specialized experience
    Unofficial copies may be submitted for application purposes, but placement will not occur until official transcripts have been provided.
  2. SF-50 - If you have previously been employed by another Federal Agency or previously worked for our agency, please submit a copy of the last Notification of Personnel Action (SF-50).
    This is NOT a requirement for those that have never been employed by a Federal Agency or those currently employed by our agency.
  3. DD214s

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/12864930

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

To begin, click Apply to access the online application. You will need to be logged into your USAJOBS account to apply. If you do not have a USAJOBS account, you will need to create one before beginning the application.

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.


To verify the status of your application, log into your USAJOBS account (https://my.usajobs.gov/Account/Login), all of your applications will appear on the Welcome screen. The Application Status will appear along with the date your application was last updated. For information on what each Application Status means, visit: https://www.usajobs.gov/Help/how-to/application/status/.

Agency contact information

Kayla Penny
Phone
573-638-9500 X37917
Email
kayla.penny.1@us.af.mil
Address
MO 131st Bomb Wing
511 Spirit Boulevard
Whiteman AFB, MO 65305-5055
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.