Clarification from the agency

NOTE: Individual selected will receive an Indefinite Appointment and may be converted to permanent based on availability of funds or position no longer being encumbered.

This position is located at the 162WG with the Arizona Air National Guard in Tucson, Arizona. The purpose of this position is to serve in assistance to a higher-graded security specialist and security advisor to execute oversight and management of security in support of special access programs (SAPs) in one or more Special Access Program Facilities (SAPFs). Duties provide specialized security policy and support for Special Access Programs to ensure the mission is not compromised; provide an effective security program to ensure information and material affecting national defense are protected from unauthorized disclosure, espionage and sabotage; ensuring granted individuals possess and maintain access to program information consistent with the interest and needs of national security and defense. Performs duties and responsibilities associated with two or more security program areas in one or more assigned SAPFs.

DUTIES (condensed):

Implements and administers the SAP information security program. Serves as a security professional for the development, testing, fielding, and protection of advanced and special access program technologies. Researches, interprets, analyzes and applies security guidelines from various sources for local application. Develops and implements security plans and procedures such as standard operating procedures, system security, program test, treaty preparation, deployment, and operations security (OPSEC) for personnel and facilities that support advanced or special programs and sensitive compartmented information (SCI) material. Assist in developing security classification guide for various technologies. Establishes procedures for document marking, safeguarding, and use, personnel access controls, need to know criteria, physical storage and control, and transmitting, transferring, reproducing, downgrading, and destroying information. Provides security oversight and direction to lower grade program managers within organizational facilities specifically designated for advanced or special programs.

Implements and administers the SAP personnel security program. Establishes local procedures for processing requests for security accesses for military, civilian, and contractor personnel. Initiates and reviews all requests for personnel security investigations consistent with directives. Responsible for the classification management program and supports special access program manager in developing classification guidance and making personnel security decisions. Ensures requests for program access are properly screened and verified, and that all necessary forms and documentation have been completed before processing for access. Analyze each request to determine validity and eligibility for access in accordance with SAP policies. Prepares and transmits various reports and requests such as Transfer-of-Access (TOA), foreign associate and travel reports.

Implements and administers the SAP physical security program. Implements DoD, USAF, Defense Intelligence Agency (DIA), and MAJCOM policies and directives for the construction, protection, and operation of all advanced programs facilities. Prepares accreditation packages to include fixed facility checklists, facility and alarm diagrams, inspectable space determinations, and other essential physical security documents for approval. Applies risk-management techniques in designing security compensatory measures to mitigate facility vulnerabilities. Approves design specifications for every aspect of facility construction. Conducts initial and annual physical security inspections of all SAP facilities. Participates in installation-level pre-deployment planning. Performs site surveys and writes deployment plans. Ensures compliance with Emissions Security (EMSEC) Technical Surveillance Countermeasures (TSCM) requirements.

Implements and administers SAP industrial security program. Implements and administers the Industrial Security Program for SAP-related actions through the use of DoD, USAF and MAJCOM directives and procedures. Manages contractor-related security actions for the protection of special access program information and other sensitive information originated or controlled by the DoD and other agencies. Assists with input of security requirements within Statement of Work (SOW), Performance Work Statements (PWS) or Statement of Objectives (SOO). Reviews DD Form 254, DoD Contract Security Classification Specifications for technical accuracy and sufficiency of classification guidance prior to approval. Interprets and implements regulatory guidance for classification management and safeguarding requirements of special access information under their control. Implements procedures for development of classification guidance, document marking, safeguarding, transmitting, transferring, reproducing, downgrading, and destroying information.

Performs other duties as assigned.

Conditions of employment

• ARIZONA AIR NATIONAL GUARD MEMBERSHIP IS REQUIRED. Prior to appointment into this position, selectee must be a current member of the Arizona Air National Guard, in a military position assigned to 162WG .
• This is an excepted service position that requires membership in a compatible military assignment in the employing state's National Guar, required prior to the effective date of placement.
• Selectee will be required to wear the military uniform.
• Acceptance of an excepted service position constitutes concurrence with these requirements as a condition of employment.
• Applicants who are not currently a member of the National Guard must be eligible for immediate membership and employment in the National Guard in the military grade listed in this announcement.
• Males born after 31 December 1959 must be registered for Selective Service.
• Federal employment suitability as determined by a background investigation.
• May be required to successfully complete a trial period.
• Participation in direct deposit is mandatory.
• Incumbent must possess and maintain a current state driver's license.
• Irregular and/or overtime (compensatory) hours may be required to support operational requirements or contingencies or may be required to work hours outside of the normal duty day.
• Department of Defense Security Fundamentals Professional Certification, Special Program Security Certification and Security Asset Protection Professional Certification conferrals are required within 2 years of the established employee EOD or (cont.)
• initial assignment date to this position in accordance with DoD 3305.13-M, DoD Security Accreditation and Certification. (cont.)
• The listed certification requirements may not be deleted or modified without the written approval of the AF Security Functional Authority (SAF/AA) or their delegated security career field representative.
• Employee may be required to take a random counter-intelligence polygraph and submit to background checks as a condition of employment and/or continued access to the SAP.
• Must be able to obtain and maintain a TSI with access to SCI and SAPs.

Qualifications

Military Grades: Must possess SrA/E-4 to MSgt/E-7

Compatible Military Assignments: Most possess an AFSC

GENERAL EXPERIENCE: Experience, education or training in collecting and analyzing data effectively, efficiently, and accurately. Able to apply procedures and directives by reading and interpreting technical material. Ability to communicate clearly and effectively orally and in writing, using presentation and report formats. Demonstrated ability to follow directions, to read, understand, and retain a variety of instructions, regulations, and procedures. Learned ability to assess the surrounding environment to recognize immediate risk levels.

SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE: 1 year equivalent to at least GS-9 experience that equipped the applicant with the particular knowledge, skills, and abilities to perform successfully the duties of the position, and that is typically in or related to the work of the position to be filled.

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.

Your qualifications will be evaluated on the following competencies (knowledge, skills, abilities and other characteristics):

1. Knowledge of a wide range of security concepts, principles, and practices to review, independently analyze, and resolve difficult and complex security problems; apply policy direction to contractors and government/military officials, and develop guidance for applying security policy, procedures, techniques, equipment, and methods to a variety of work situations and various levels or degrees of security controls.

2. Knowledge of a broad range of security program relationships, and proficiency in information, personnel, and industrial security to effectively implement and administer applicable security programs and/or coordinate with other specialized security programs.

3. Knowledge of security classification methods, concepts, and eligibility for access to classified or sensitive information to review plans for proposed or new projects, organizations, and/or missions to assure the presence of adequate planning for information security and other controls.

4. Knowledge of required Security Special Access program (SAP) and sensitive compartmented information (SCI) security procedures.

5. Skill in planning, developing, analyzing, and evaluating security programs to meet mission requirements and improve the security program.

6. Ability to plan, organize work, and meet deadlines and ability to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing

To apply for this position, you MUST SUBMIT a complete Application Package which includes:

1. Your resume must provide the following information for proper evaluation:

• Name
• Phone Number
• Work experience related to the job for which you are applying; details to include, job title (if federal, include pay plan, series and grade), work schedule, hours worked per week, dates (including Month and Year, e.g., 02/2017, Feb 2017, etc.) of employment, employer's name, supervisor's name and contact number, and duties performed. NOTE: Verbiage displayed on your resume or application must contain your own words. You may refer to position descriptions, i.e. the general and specialized experience located within the vacancy announcement, to assist with describing work experiences; however, resumes or applications received in verbatim will not be considered. In your resume you will need to address the general and specialized experience listed below. Please use as much detail as needed, giving dates (months and years) of the experience, position title and how the experience was gained. This information is needed to determine if you are qualified for the position. If your resume does not provide enough information regarding your work history for us to make a creditable qualification determination, your application package may be rendered disqualified.

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