SECURITY SPECIALIST - DIRECT HIRE AUTHORITY Job in Hanscom AFB, MA

Vacancy No. AFMC-12569456-MCC-FLYER Department Department of the Air Force - Agency Wide
Salary $98,240.00 to $151,870.00 Grade 3 to 3
Perm/Temp Permanent FT/PT Full-time
Open Date 10/7/2024 Close Date 10/15/2024
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Locations:
Hanscom AFB, MA


Summary

The primary purpose of this position is to serve as a Special Access Program security specialist, providing expert technical advise in the complex area of security for special access programs to include personnel access management, classification management, security violation management, security education and awareness training, and security surveys/special programs security inspections for assigned programs.

Duties

  • Plans, organizes, and directs Special Access Program (SAP) security for assigned directorate programs/activities, its facilities and acquisition program systems.
  • As the security technical expert, the incumbent is responsible for the development of policy for the protection of SAP acquisition programs Air Force wide including at contractor and other DoD activities.
  • Incumbent is the lead security representative for SAP security management. Coordinates with AFOSI Program Security Officer to create a secure environment to facilitate the successful development and execution of assigned SAPs.
  • Conducts inspections for assigned location as well as contractor locations where assigned SAP is managed/maintained. Documents inspection results in a formal report and submits finding and corrective action plans.
  • Maintains security oversight of special access programs. Develops operating standards for Special Access Program facilities and provides technical expertise to senior level personnel.
  • Represents organization with DoD, USAF, HQ AFMC and various oversight organizations as well as government customers and contracted organizations.
  • Participates in special projects and initiatives and performs special assignments. Identifies the need for special projects and initiates milestones and goals.

Requirements

Conditions of Employment

  • U.S. Citizenship Required
  • Telework may be authorized on an ad hoc/situational basis.
  • Relocation costs or other incentives may be available and considered by the organization.
  • Selectee is expected to be granted with and/or maintain the appropriate security clearance required for the position.
  • Locations are not negotiable. The actual duty locations available may be located on the Air Force Civilian Service website.
  • This position may require drug testing and the candidate may be subject to passing a drug test upon selection.
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  • The employee may be required to travel in military and/or commercial aircraft to perform temporary duty assignments.
  • 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.
  • This position is designated as a national security position.

Qualifications

Experience requirements are described in the Office of Personnel Management (OPM) Qualification Standards for General Schedule Positions, Administrative and Management Positions.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES (KSAs): Your qualifications will be evaluated on the basis of your level of knowledge, skills, abilities, and competencies in the following areas:
1. Expertise in program protection, physical, system, information, industrial, personnel, operations security concepts, principles, and practices to plan and implement security programs in these areas.
2. Extensive knowledge of organization's missions, functions, and structure to ensure effective implementation of oversight of special programs security concepts, principles and practices.
3. Expertise in developing, analyzing, and evaluating security programs to meet mission requirements and improve the security program for the Center Commander.
4. Ability to communicate orally and in writing, clearly, concisely, and accurately.
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. 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.

Education

This job does not have an education qualification requirement.

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.

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Equal Opportunity Employer. U.S. citizenship required. Must be of legal working age.

Agency contact information

Dawn O'Connell
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550 C Street West
JBSA Randolph AFB, TX 78150
US
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