SECURITY SPECIALIST - DIRECT HIRE AUTHORITY Job in Wright-Patterson AFB, OH

Vacancy No. AFMC-12612947-MCC-FLYER Department Air Force Materiel Command
Salary $90,178.00 to $139,407.00 Grade 3 to 3
Perm/Temp Permanent FT/PT Full-time
Open Date 11/18/2024 Close Date 11/25/2024
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Locations:
Wright-Patterson AFB, OH


Summary

The primary purpose of this position is to provide security technical expertise in developing and ensuring international security requirements are met by all parties and protection requirements are implemented and properly documented in Program Protection Plans, Security Classification Guides, Anti-Tamper Plans, Security Instructions, and Transportation Plans. Responsible for verifying/validating adequate protection of Government property, classified and/or Controlled Unclassified Information.

Duties

  • Implements the program protection planning activities for supported Security Assistance/Cooperation Programs, their facilities, and weapon systems ensuring that all elements of protection comply with legal and regulatory requirements.
  • Implements the Program Protection and Technology Assessment and Control Program. Identifies critical technology and assesses the feasibility and benefit to the US of providing this technology to foreign governments and analyzing the risk to the US.
  • Implements the OPSEC program. Integrates security into the acquisition process by providing acquisition security input to the requirement and contractual program documentation.
  • Incumbent must properly employ Anti-Tamper (AT) measures to add longevity to the critical technology by deterring efforts to reverse engineer, exploit, or develop countermeasures against a system or system component.
  • Represents organization with DoD, USAF, AFMC, other MAJCOMs, various AFLCMC organizations, and foreign government and military personnel. Maintains effective working relationships with these organizations.

Requirements

Conditions of Employment

  • U.S. Citizenship Required
  • Males must be registered for Selective Service, see www.sss.gov
  • The position is subject to provisions of the DoD Priority Placement Program
  • Disclosure of Political Appointments
  • Relocation costs or other incentives may be available and considered by the organization.
  • The employee may be required to travel to foreign locations in military and/or commercial aircraft to perform temporary duty assignments.
  • This position may require drug testing and the candidate may be subject to passing a drug test upon selection.
  • Selectee is expected to be granted with and/or maintain the appropriate security clearance required for the position.
  • Selectee may be required to serve a probationary or trial period.
  • If authorized, PCS will be paid IAW JTR and AF Regulations. If receiving an authorized PCS, you may be subject to completing/signing a CONUS agreement. More information on PCS requirements, may be found at: https://afciviliancareers.com/regulatory/
  • Work may occasionally require the employee to work outside the normal business hours.
  • This position is designated as a national security position.
  • 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
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Qualifications

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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/or competencies in the following areas:
1. Knowledge of program protection, system security, technology assessment and control, foreign military sales, information, industrial, and personal security concepts, principles, and practices to plan and implement security programs in these areas.
2. Expert ability in developing, analyzing, evaluating security programs to meet mission requirements and improve the security program for the SAF. Ability to perform risk assessment and determine adequate compensatory measures as appropriate.
3. Knowledge of engineering, contracting, logistics and other functional concepts, programs, procedures, and practices.
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.

Education

This job does not have an education qualification requirement.

Benefits

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How You Will Be Evaluated

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Required Documents

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Agency contact information

Dawn O'Connell
Address
AF Life Cycle Management Center
2000 Allbrook Drive
Wright Patterson AFB, OH 45433
US
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