SECURITY SPECIALIST

Department of the Air Force Headquarters; The Prairies at Wright Field (OH); Hybrid; USD 130,000 - 170,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Telework eligibility

Job summary

Department of the Air Force Headquarters is seeking a Senior Security Specialist to oversee security programs for Special Access Programs (SAPs) at Wright-Patterson AFB, Ohio. The role emphasizes leadership of information systems security and personnel security programs.

The incumbent will manage policy interpretation, SAP facility accreditation, and national-level security policy enforcement. Telework eligibility is noted for this DCIPS position.

Qualifications

• Experience overseeing security programs for Special Access Programs (SAPs).
• Familiarity with DCIPS policies and DoD security requirements.

Responsibilities

• Provides direction and guidance for the Information Security Program for SAPs as designated by the Secretary of the Air Force.
• Directs the Administration of the Information Systems Security Program and the USAF-wide classification SAP Information System Security Program.
• Directs the Personnel Security Program.
• Provides policy interpretation and guidance for the Personnel Security Program for SAP stakeholders.
• Directs the Physical Security Program and ensures documentation and accreditors of SAP Facilities are performed.

Job description

• Hiring Agency: Department of the Air Force Headquarters
• Department: Department of the Air Force
• Location: Wright-Patterson AFB, Ohio
• Hiring Path: Public
• Number of Openings: Few
• Security Clearance: Sensitive Compartmented Information

The primary purpose of this position is to serve as the Senior Security Specialist. Providing management oversight for information systems and personnel security program policies in support of USAF, DoD, and National level Special Access Programs (SAPs).

Key Responsibilities

DUTY 1: Provides direction and guidance for the Information Security Program for Special Access Programs (SAPs) as designated by the Secretary of the Air Force. DUTY 2: Directs the Administration of the Information Systems Security Program. Directs the administration of an USAF- wide classification Special Access Information System Security Program. DUTY 3: Directs the Personnel Security Program.

Provides policy interpretation and guidance for the Personnel Security Program for the System Program Officers, government agencies and all entities involved in the SAP. DUTY 4: Directs the Physical Security Program. Ensures appropriate documentation and accreditors of Special Access Program Facilities (SAPF) are performed.

DUTY 5: Provides policy oversight and interpretation to staff agency security managers and Contractor Program Security Officers (CPSO) in implementing security education and motivation programs.

Requirements & Education

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION: This position is a Defense Civilian Intelligence Personnel Systems (DCIPS) position implemented under Section 504, Title V of Public Law 99-569, Intelligence Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 1987, as codified in Sec 1601, Chap 83 of Title 10 United States Code which sets forth Air Force policies and procedures for DCIPS. This position is in the Excepted Service.

DoD Components with DCIPS positions apply Veterans' Preference to preference eligible candidates as defined by Section 2108 of Title 5 USC, in accordance with the procedures provided in DoD Instruction 1400.25, Volume 2005, DCIPS Employment and Placement. If you are a veteran claiming veterans' preference, as defined by section 2108 of Title 5 U.S.C., you must submit documents verifying your eligibility with your application package.

Which agency is hiring for this position?

This position is with Department of the Air Force Headquarters, Department of the Air Force.

What is the salary for this position?

The posted pay range is $130461 – $169604/yr.

Is this position remote or telework eligible?

This position is eligible for telework.

What security clearance is required?

This position requires a Sensitive Compartmented Information security clearance.

What is the application deadline?

Applications close on 2026-11-05.

Who is eligible to apply?

This position is open under the 'Public' hiring path.