Security Specialist

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Click on "Learn more about this agency" button below for IMPORTANT additional information. The primary purpose of this position is to To serve as the Security Specialist. Providing management oversight for information systems and personnel security program personnel in support of USAF, DoD, and National level Special Access Programs (SAPs) to protect the enterprise from espionage, terrorism, and threats of unauthorized disclosure and/or compromise of information or material This is a GG-13 position in the Defense Civilian Intelligence Personnel System (DCIPS). The GG-13 duties for the "Professional" work category are at the "Full Performance" work level and are equivalent to those at the GS-13 level. The selectee's salary will be set within the grade equivalent to a GS/GG grade based on the selectee's qualifications in relation to the job. To qualify, you must meet the specialized experience requirements describes in the Office of Personnel Management (OPM) Qualification Standards for General Schedule Positions, Administrative and Management Positions. EXPERIENCE REQUIRED: Your resume must reflect the quality level of experience which demonstrates the possession of the knowledge, skills, abilities, and competencies necessary for successful job performance required for this position. Examples of creditable experience include: Knowledge of a wide range of advanced concepts in major area of security specialization with demonstrated mastery of security administration programs and intelligence. Skill in applying this knowledge to difficult and complex work assignments. Comprehensive knowledge of security policy requirements to function as technical authorities in assignments requiring the application of theories and development to security problems not susceptible to treatment by accepted security methods, technology and procedures. Practical knowledge of Enterprise Risk Management and skill in applying this knowledge to the development of new methods, approaches, or procedures. Note: Creditable experience may include previous military experience, experience gained in the private sector, or experience gained in another government agency. AND 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. Extensive knowledge of SAP information, industrial, and personnel security concepts, principles and practices to plan and implement security programs in these areas as well as USAF research and technology protection procedures. 2. Advanced knowledge of required security training concepts, programs, procedures, and practices to assist managers in establishing and operating internal security programs. 3. Skill in developing, analyzing, and evaluating security programs to meet classified mission requirements. 4. Skill to interpret a variety of security program laws, directives, regulations, and guidance to assist staff in establishing and operating internal security programs. Knowledge of security procedures to handle, protect and maintain control of TS/SCI/SAP classified material and media. 5. Ability to communicate with high-ranking officials orally and in writing, clearly, concisely, and accurately. 6. Ability to establish effective professional working relationships with coworkers, subordinates, high-ranking officials and customers, contributing to a cooperative working environment and a successful accomplishment of the mission. CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT CONTINUED: 1. Incumbent will be subject to psychological screening / Counterintelligence Scope Polygraph as an inherent primary requirement of their position. 2. The employee will be required to work overtime as dictated by mission requirements. 3. The employee will be required to maintain a valid driver's license. 4. This position is designated as a key position IAW AFI 36-507. Duties for this position are essential to the accomplishment of wartime/contingency operations. Incumbents of key positions must be removed from their military recall status if alternative for filling of the position during an emergency are not available. 5. Department of Defense Security Fundamentals Professional Certification (SFPC) and Security Asset Protection Professional Certification (SAPPC) 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 and AFI 36-2645, Security Professional Certification and Development. 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. 6. Professional staff (pro-staff) Suitability Investigations (PSI): The incumbent must undergo an internal background investigation by AFOSI and must be approved for duty by the Commander of AFOSI or the PART-TIME O

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