Security Specialist

Air Force Materiel Command; Bath Township (OH); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Air Force Materiel Command seeks a seasoned security professional to lead programs protecting critical assets across complex enterprise environments. The role emphasizes applying advanced security concepts, system architectures, and engineering principles to safeguard operations.

The position requires eligibility for access to SCI and related certifications, with formal DoD credentials within 2 years. Strong analytical and communication skills are essential for success.

Qualifications

• Experience directing and executing security programs across complex environments.
• Ability to interpret laws, directives, and guidance for security programs.
• Must understand security program interrelationships to coordinate objectives.

Skills

Security program knowledge

Program interrelationships

Policy interpretation

Analytical methods

Written and verbal communication

Job description

In order to qualify, you must meet the quality experience requirements described in the Office of Personnel Management (OPM) Qualification Standards for General Schedule Positions, Administration 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: directing, analyzing, and executing comprehensive security and information assurance programs across complex enterprise environments or applying a wide range of advanced security concepts, system architectures, and engineering principles to protect critical operational assets.

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:

• Knowledge of a wide range of advanced concepts, principles, criteria, requirements, technology, and practices involved in security.
• Knowledge of security program interrelationships to coordinate the objectives and plans of two or more specialized programs to support and promote information sharing and strategies.
• Skill to interpret a variety of security program laws, directives, regulations, and guidance to assist subordinate organizations in establishing and operating internal security programs.
• Skill in the use of analytical principles, practices, and techniques to review, evaluate, and apply several alternatives according to the security requirements for highly specific situations, availability of materials, relationships with other protective programs, and cost/benefit considerations.
• Ability to communicate orally and in writing, clearly, concisely, and accurately to a large range of audiences.

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. Department of Defense Security Fundamentals Professional Certification (SFPC), Security Asset Protection Professional Certification, and Security Program Integration Professional Certification 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. 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.

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.