SECURITY SPECIALIST

Intelligence Careers; Arlington (VA); Presencial; USD 120.000 - 160.000; Jornada completa

Descripción de la vacante

Intelligence Careers in the United States seeks a Senior Program Security Officer (GG-15) to ensure SAP under a SAP umbrella complies with policy, country AMCP, and SCG guidance across multiple PAEs/PEOs. The role demands advanced knowledge of DoD/IC security program management and the ability to lead critical security initiatives in a high-stakes environment.

The selected candidate will manage security training, oversee personnel security functions, and build strong working relationships with

Formación

• Extensive knowledge of SAP information, industrial, and personnel security policies, concepts, principles and practices.
• Comprehensive knowledge of DoD, Air Force, and Intelligence Community program management policies and objectives.
• Advanced knowledge of required security training concepts, programs, procedures, and practices.
• Demonstrate expertise in developing, analyzing, and evaluating security programs to meet classified mission requirements.
• Skill in performing full range of personnel management responsibilities including training oversight and coordination; ability to advise at high levels.
• Proven ability to establish effective professional relationships and communicate clearly with high-ranking officials.

Conocimientos

SAP knowledge & policies

DoD/IC program management

Security training concepts

Developing security programs

Communication with officials

Leadership & coordination

Descripción del empleo

The primary purpose of this position is to serve as the Senior Program Security Officer (PSO) ensuring the Special Access Programs (SAP) under a SAP umbrella supporting multiple Portfolio Acquisition Executives (PAE)/Program Executive Officers (PEO) is in full compliance with Special Access Program Policy, country specific Access Management Control Plan (AMCP),and Security Classification Guidance (SCGs). This is a GG-15 position in the Defense Civilian Intelligence Personnel System (DCIPS). The GG-15 duties for the "Professional" work category are at the "Senior" work level and are equivalent to those at the GS-15 level. The selectee's salary will be set within the 15-grade equivalent to a GS/GG grade based on the selectee's qualifications in relation to the job.

In order to qualify, you must meet the specialized experience requirements described 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: Applying experimental theories and new developments to problems not susceptible to treatment by accepted methods or makes decisions or recommendations significantly changing, interpreting, or developing important policies and programs. Extensive knowledge of SAP information, industrial, and personnel security policies, concepts, principles and practices to plan and implement security programs in these areas as well as USAF research and technology protection procedures. Comprehensive knowledge of DoD, Air Force, and Intelligence Community program management policies and objectives. Advanced knowledge of required security training concepts, programs, procedures, and practices to assist managers in establishing and operating internal security programs. Demonstrate expertise in developing, analyzing, and evaluating security programs to meet classified mission requirements.

Note: Creditable experience may include previous military experience, experience gained in the private sector, or experience gained in another government agency.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES (KSAs):

1. Extensive knowledge of SAP information, industrial, and personnel security policies, concepts, principles and practices to plan and implement security programs in these areas as well as USAF research and technology protection procedures.
2. Comprehensive knowledge of DoD, Air Force, and Intelligence Community program management policies and objectives.
3. Advanced knowledge of required security training concepts, programs, procedures, and practices to assist managers in establishing and operating internal security programs.
4. Demonstrate expertise in developing, analyzing, and evaluating security programs to meet classified mission requirements.
5. Skill in performing full range of personnel management responsibilities to include technical oversight and coordination of all security training; and other functions as directed; and independently accomplish difficult and complex advisory functions which are characterized by a great depth, breadth, and variety of program applications.
6. Proven 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. Demonstrate ability to communicate to high-ranking officials orally and in writing, clearly, concisely, and accurately.

CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT CONTINUED:

1. Special Sensitive: Position is designated special-sensitive and requires eligibility for access to Sensitive Compartmented Information (SCI), other intelligence-related Special Sensitive information, or involvement in Top Secret Special Access Programs (SAP) to fully perform the duties and responsibilities of the position. A non-disclosure agreement must be signed.
2. Drug Testing: This position has been designated by the Air Force as a Testing Designated Position (TDP) under the Air Force Civilian Drug Testing Program. Illegal drug use by employees in sensitive position presents a clear threat to the mission of the Air Force, national security, and public safety.
3. The work requires the employee to drive a motor vehicle. An appropriate, valid driver's license is required for the position.
4. Department of Defense Security Fundamentals Professional Certification (SFPC) conferral is 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.
5. Key Position: This position is designated as a key position IAW AFI 36-507. Duties of 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.

PART-TIME OR UNPAID EXPERIENCE

Credit will be given for appropriate unpaid and or part-time work. You must clearly identify the duties and responsibilities in each position held and the total number of hours per week.

VOLUNTEER WORK EXPERIENCE

Refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service Programs (i.e., Peace Corps, AmeriCorps) and other organizations (e.g., professional; philanthropic; religious; spiritual; community; student and social). Volunteer work helps build critical competencies, knowledge and skills that can provide valuable training and experience that translates directly to paid employment. You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience.