Program Security Specialist

Air Force Civilian Service; San Antonio (TX); On-site; USD 108,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

Air Force Civilian Service seeks a full-time Security Specialist (GG-0080-13) at the 346th Cyberspace Test and Evaluation Squadron in San Antonio, TX. The role covers AF SAPs, SCI, and security programs across AF/ACC with a focus on safeguarding information operations.

The position requires U.S. citizenship, TS/SCI access eligibility, and a related-degree or equivalent experience, with potential for probation or trial periods and federal relocation considerations.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in a related field or equivalent experience.
• Must be a U.S. Citizen.
• Must be able to obtain and maintain a Top Secret clearance with SCI access.

Responsibilities

• Serve as the 346 CTES Program Security Manager, providing security solutions for AFP/ACC to support information operations.
• Review and classify information and SAP/SCI programs to meet mission requirements.

Job description

At Air Force Civilian Service, we don’t just support the mission — we help shape the future of national defense through discovery, innovation, and unwavering dedication.

The Air Force Civilian Service (AFCS) is looking for a full time Security Specialist (GG-0080-13), performing as a Program Security Specialist, working at the 346th Cyberspace Test and Evaluation Squadron (CTES), Joint Base San Antonio, Lackland Air Force Base (AFB), San Antonio, Texas.

This position is a Defense Civilian Intelligence Personnel System (DCIPS) position aligned under authorities of Section 1601, Chapter 83 of Title 10, United States Code and DoD Instruction 1400.25-V2007.

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.

Salary ($108,001 - $140,403) based on experience.

Moving expenses may be available based on experience.

This position can close at any time.

Qualifications/Requirements

In this position you will serve as a senior level multi-faceted security professional with operational and technical expertise of Air Force (AF) special access programs (SAPs) combined with detailed knowledge of the AF physical, information, personnel, industrial, and administrative security programs. Responsible for providing required and innovative security solutions to support the presentation of information operations capabilities to the deliberate and crisis action planning forces for 24 AF/ Air Combat Command (ACC) to include classification reviews for Joint, Unified, and AF SAPs, along with collateral and Sensitive Compartmented Information (SCI) intelligence and operational programs. Serves as the 346 CTES Program Security Manager.

Must be a U.S. Citizen

Must be able to obtain & maintain a “Top Secret” Security clearance with access to Sensitive Compartment Information (SCI)

Incumbent may undergo random counter-intelligence scope polygraph examinations.

This position is designated as a Drug Test Designated Position

This position requires at a minimum, a bachelor’s degree in a related field or equivalent experience.

• Knowledge of a wide range of security specialties, concepts, principles, criteria, requirements, technology, and practices.
• Knowledge of the intelligence enterprise to support and promote information sharing and strategies.
• Knowledge of required security training concepts, programs, procedures, and practices to assist managers in establishing and operating internal security programs.
• Skill in the use of analytical principles, practices, and techniques to review and evaluate security programs to meet mission requirements and improve the security program for the organization.

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

Your application package (resume, supporting documents) will be used to determine your eligibility, and qualifications.

Candidates should be committed to improving the efficiency of the Federal government, passionate about the ideals of our American republic, and committed to upholding the rule of law and the United States Constitution.

U.S. citizenship required. Must be of legal work age.

AFCS is an Equal Opportunity Employer