Security Officer (GG-0080-12) 412TW/XP2

Air Force Test Center; Edwards Air Force Base (CA); On-site; USD 104,000 - 136,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Relocation assistance

Job summary

The Air Force Test Center at Edwards Air Force Base is seeking a full-time Security Officer (GG-0080-12). This position protects resources and information by enforcing security policies and performing accreditation duties for Sensitive Compartmented Information Facilities (SCIFs).

As a security specialist, you will oversee policy implementation, support with DD Form 254 and VGSA processes, coordinate with OSI, and manage accreditation cycles to ensure mission integrity.

Qualifications

• Experience overseeing building/accreditation of SCIF facilities.
• Knowledge of security policies and procedures.
• TS clearance required and active.

Responsibilities

• Implements security policies and procedures across varied orgs and conditions.
• Assists contracting officers and industry in DD Form 254 and VGSA development.
• Analyzes security problems and mission vulnerabilities to provide solutions.
• Maintains knowledge of customer missions to protect classified access.
• Manages accreditation cycle for SCIF facilities and develops security policies.

Skills

SCIF accreditation

Job description

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NO 6-MONTH WAIT! Recently retired and/or retiring from MILITARY service ARE eligible for immediate appointment for AFTC positions. The 180-day waiting period has been waived for AFTC to hire recently retired and/or retiring service members.

The Air Force Test Center is looking for a Full-Time Security Officer GG-0080-12 to work at the 412th Test Wing, Wing Staff Agencies, Intelligence Office (412TW/XP2) at Edwards Air Force Base.

To serve as security specialist for an organization with subordinate organizations below them to protect resources from espionage, terrorism, and threats of unauthorized disclosure and/or compromise of information or material considered vital to the organization’s mission interests, national defense or national security.

Announcement Closes: 10/14/2026

Typical 2026 salary range: $104, 349 - $135,657per year (includes locality)

Travel Requirements: Up to 25% travel possible

Areas of Consideration (AOC): Department - wide (DoD)

Incentives

This position MAY be eligible for paid relocation (Permanent Change of Station (PCS) costs MAY be paid). Specifics will be discussed with the Selecting Official.

Direct Hire Authority: NO 6-MONTH WAIT! Recently retired and/or retiring from MILITARY service ARE eligible for immediate appointment for AFTC positions. The 180-day waiting period has been waived for AFTC to hire recently retired and/or retiring service members.

Desired Skills

• Four (4) years experience overseeing building/accreditation of Special Compartmented Information Facilities (SCIF).

Major Duties

• Implements established security policies, practices, procedures, and techniques in a variety of organizations or situations that differ in kind and level of security, complexity, and conditions or circumstances requiring adjustment or modification of established approaches.
• Assists contracting officers and industry representatives in the development of security procedures to ensure completion of DD Form 254 for all contracts within the organization regardless of origin. Assists contract program project officers with the development of Visitor Group Support Agreements (VGSA) for the organization.
• Analyzes personnel security problems, mission vulnerabilities, security impacts to mission assurance, and convergence difficulties involving multiple security disciplines and other functional areas; and provides cost effective, efficient, and productive solutions to ensure mission success.
• Maintains an in-depth knowledge of multiple customer missions in order to facilitate the protection of classified and SCI access as required by contract performance.
• Manages the accreditation cycle for all Sensitive Compartmented Information Facilities (SCIFs) to include development and implementation of physical security policies and procedures.
• Coordinates with Office of Special Investigation (OSI) on requirements and requests for technical surveys of facilities as required.

Qualifications/Requirements

• 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.
• Must currently have a TS clearance and must maintain clearance level
• This is a designated Drug Testing Position
• May be required to travel up to 20 days a year
• 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.
• Ability to establish effective professional working relationships with coworkers .

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.

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