Government Special Access Program (SAP) Security Officer

Air Force Research Laboratory; Dayton (OH); Hybrid; USD 90,000 - 125,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Situational telework

Referral bonus

Job summary

Air Force Research Laboratory in Dayton, OH seeks a Mid-Level Security Specialist (GS-12/13 equivalent) to serve as the Government SAP Security Officer within the Space Capabilities Integration Laboratory. Responsibilities include managing SCIF/SAPF activities, coordinating security programs, investigations, and reporting, and developing tailored security solutions with senior leaders.

Candidates must be a U.S. citizen and able to obtain TOP SECRET clearance and SCI/SAP access.

Qualifications

• Must be a United States citizen.
• Minimum 1 year of specialized experience at DO-01/GS-11 level or equivalent.
• Ability to obtain and maintain TOP SECRET clearance, SCI-eligibility, and SAP/SAPF access.

Responsibilities

• Provide program support for SCIF/SAPF activities including security programs.
• Manage day-to-day security operations, investigations, and reporting.
• Develop and tailor security policies for complex issues.
• Collaborate with senior leaders to design security solutions.
• Identify resources to support mission requirements.

Skills

Security administration

Cross-agency coordination

Verbal & written communication

Education

Bachelor’s Degree

Job description

Job Overview OPEN TO ALL QUALIFIED US CITIZENS This announcement will be accepting candidate submissions until 11:45 PM EST, 13 November 2026.

The Information and Spectrum Warfare Directorate is seeking an experienced Mid-Level Security Specialist, DO-0080-02 (GS-12/13 or equivalent), to serve as the Government SAP Security Officer in Dayton, Ohio.

Position Duties Include, But Are Not Limited To

• Serves as a Security Specialist providing program support for the Space Capabilities Integration Laboratory, National Reconnaissance Office (NRO), Intelligence Community (IC), and/or other customers as required.
• Responsible for the day-to-day management and implementation of the Special Compartmented Information Facility/Special Access Program Facility (SCIF/SAPF) activities including, but not limited to personnel, information, industrial, operations, and physical security programs, inspections, incident investigation & reporting, and construction projects.
• Contributes as a key member of the program team performing security analytical support toward the organizational mission.
• Works collaboratively with program team members. Shares relevant security knowledge and information to accomplish program mission and recognizes when security engagement is required.
• Develops policies and procedures for SCIF/SAPF management. Tailors established security policy and procedures for complex issues that affect a wide range of organizational missions and activities.
• Responsible for developing and recommending tailored security solutions with Information and Spectrum Warfare Directorate senior leaders.
• Works with management to define and anticipate problems and develop strategies toward effective security resolutions within program areas.
• Identifies and requests resources necessary to support and contribute to mission requirements.

Required Qualifications

• United States Citizenship.
• Applicants must have at least one (1) year of specialized experience at the next lower grade DO-01/GS-11, or equivalent in other pay systems. Specialized experience includes performing security with or within Counterintelligence (CI) and Intelligence Community (IC) and working with cross organizational and multi-agency teams. Experience in coordination of classified projects and facilities.
• Applicants must be able to meet the OPM Qualification Standards of the position being filled. https://www.opm.gov/policy-data-oversight/classification-qualifications/general-schedule-qualification-standards/0000/security-administration-series-0080/
• Ability to obtain and maintain a TOP SECRET security clearance, SCI-eligibility, Controlled Access Program accesses and Special Access Program accesses.

Desired Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree desired.
• Experience working with Scientist and Engineers within DoD Research and Development organizations.
• Special Program Security Certification (SPSC) certification.
• Extensive verbal and written skills with the ability to speak in front of large audiences and senior leadership.

Telework

Yes, this position is eligible for situational telework; as determined by agency policy

Eligible for a Referral Bonus?

Yes

Series

0080

Requisition Number 92794

Posting End Date

11/13/2026