Senior Security Manager

The United States Space Force (USSF) Combat Forces Command (CFC) Space Delta 7 (DEL 7) at Peterson Space Force Base, Colorado is searching for a Senior Security Manager (GG-0080-13, GS-13 equivalent).

Description:
The Space Delta 7 (DEL 7) Intelligence Directorate (S2) at Peterson Space Force Base is seeking a Senior Security Manager to serve as the Delta-level security authority protecting critical Space Force and Combat Forces Command (CFC) operations from espionage, unauthorized disclosure, and insider threats. Operating with full authority to make independent decisions affecting enterprise-wide information protection, the incumbent will administer and enforce robust Information, Personnel, Physical, and Industrial Security programs across the Delta. Key responsibilities include overseeing classification and declassification policies, managing personnel security clearances and Sensitive Compartmented Information Facility (SCIF) accreditations, and providing critical Foreign Disclosure Officer (FDO) support for DEL 7 missions. Crucially, the incumbent leverages 3 to 5 years of proven experience administering Special Access Programs (SAP) as a Government SAP Security Officer (GSSO) to navigate complex programmatic risks. Additionally, the role involves directing facility security compliance for defense contractors, conducting rigorous vulnerability assessments, resolving complex security policy conflicts, and exercising supervisory personnel management for a specialized security staff to ensure uncompromising mission assurance and the safeguarding of national defense intelligence.

The ideal candidate is an expert security professional possessing a profound understanding of advanced security concepts, requirements, and technologies, paired with the strategic ability to coordinate and integrate multiple specialized security programs to promote secure information sharing. They bring exceptional analytical skills to evaluate complex mission vulnerabilities and develop cost-effective, multi-disciplined security solutions tailored to highly specific situations. Highly adept at interpreting and implementing a wide array of security laws, directives, and DoD/USSF regulations, they effectively guide subordinate organizations in establishing robust internal security postures. Furthermore, the candidate is a collaborative leader with outstanding oral and written communication skills, enabling them to build strong professional relationships, articulate critical security requirements to diverse audiences, and drive mission success within a high-stakes operational environment.

Key Skills and Abilities:
1. Knowledge of a wide range of advanced concepts, principles, criteria, requirements, technology, and practices involved in security.
2. Knowledge of security program interrelationships to coordinate the objectives and plans of two or more specialized programs to support and promote information sharing and strategies.
3. Skill to interpret a variety of security program laws, directives, regulations, and guidance to assist subordinate organizations in establishing and operating internal security programs.
4. Skill in the use of analytical principles, practices, and techniques to review, evaluate, and apply several alternatives according to the security requirements for highly specific situations, availability of materials, relationships with other protective programs, and cost/benefit considerations.
5. Ability to communicate orally and in writing, clearly, concisely, and accurately to a large range of audiences.
6. Ability to establish effective professional working relationships with coworkers and customers, contributing to a cooperative working environment and successful accomplishment of the mission.

Conditions of employment

• U.S. Citizenship Required
• Employee must be able to obtain and maintain a Top-Secret security clearance with SCI access.
• Position is special-sensitive and requires eligibility for Sensitive Compartmented Information (SCI), other Special Sensitive information, or involvement in Top Secret Special Access Programs (SAP) to fully perform the duties of the position.
• Incumbent may be subject to psychological screening/polygraph testing as an inherent primary requirement of their position.
• A non-disclosure agreement must be signed.
• This position has been designated for drug testing. Incumbent is subject to random urinalysis testing as a condition of employment.
• SFPC, SAPPC, and Physical Security Certification conferrals are required within 2 years of the established employee EOD or initial assignment date to this position.
• The employee may be required to travel in military and/or commercial aircraft to perform temporary duty assignments.
• Prolonged periods of sitting, reading and intense data analysis are typical. This work is mostly sedentary performed in an office setting.
• The employee may be required to work other than normal duty hours, which may include evenings, weekends and/or holidays.
• Mobility is a condition of employment. The employee must sign an Air Force wide mobility agreement.
• Incumbent may be subject to psychological screening/polygraph testing as an inherent primary requirement of their position.
• 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/.
• Incentive is not authorized.
• Depending on the type of position (competitive/excepted) you are selected for, you will be required to serve a 1-year probationary period OR 2-year trial period.
• Upon completion of your probationary/trial period, your employment will be terminated unless you receive certification, in writing, that your continued employment advances the public interest.
• This position will close after 5 business days or 75 applications, whichever comes first.

Qualifications

The 0080 series does not have an individual occupational requirement that must be met. You can view the experience level requirements here. Please scroll down to the 3rd section titled Administrative and Management Positions.

How you will be evaluated

You will be evaluated for this job based on how well you meet the qualifications above.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities (KSAs): Your qualifications will be evaluated on the basis of your level of knowledge, skills, abilities and/or competencies as related to the series and grade of the position being filled. Final qualifications determinations will be assessed based on OPM's General Schedule Qualifications Standards found here:

Interviews: You will be contacted by e-mail and/or telephone if your application is identified as qualifying for a position being filled. An interview may be conducted. If interviewed, you will be asked to address the same knowledge, skills, abilities and/or competencies used to initially qualify your application for the position.

Resume:You must submit a resume that may NOT exceed two pages, and the font size should not be smaller than 10 pts. You will not be considered for this vacancy if your resume exceeds two pages or is illegible/unreadable. Do NOT include photographs, inappropriate material, inappropriate content, nor personal information such as age, gender, religion, social security number, etc., on your resume. If the resume you submit contains such information you will not be considered for this vacancy. Your resume must provide:

1. Personal information - your full name, email and mailing addresses, phone number
2. Education information - the name of the school and the dates you attended
3. Work experience - paid and unpaid work with the following information:
   • Job title
   • Detailed duties and accomplishments
   • Employer's name and address
   • Supervisor's name and phone number
   • Starting and ending dates (If actual dates are not known, provide your best-estimated timeframes.)
   • Hours per week
   • Salary, if applicable
4. Other qualifications - skills, certifications/licenses, honors, awards, special accomplishments, and job-related training courses

College Transcripts (if applicable): Please see the Education section of this announcement for detailed information about transcripts.

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