Security Specialist (sap/Sto)

U.S. Northern Command; Colorado Springs (CO); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

U.S. Northern Command seeks a SAP Security Specialist to serve at the Combatant Command level, providing comprehensive security program support across personnel, physical, information, and communications security disciplines.

The position requires specialized experience or advanced education (PhD or related degree) and adherence to TIG/time-in-grade rules. Transcripts must be submitted as part of qualification review.

Qualifications

• Specialized experience in SAP security management across personnel, physical, information, industrial, information systems and communications security.
• Knowledge of DoD/OSW/JCS/CJCS and Air Force directives, policies, regulations governing SAP security.

Responsibilities

• Apply expert knowledge of SAP security directives to plan, manage, and advise on control and safeguarding of SAPs across the command.
• Develop and implement security policies, procedures, standards, and training to protect information, personnel, facilities, operations, and material.
• Coordinate with co-workers and mission partners to ensure effective SAP security compliance and education.

Skills

Security knowledge

Policy interpretation

Written and oral communication

Security planning

Education

PhD or related degree

Job description

The primary purpose of this position is to serve as Combatant Command headquarters level Special Access Program (SAP) security specialist/ Security Officer providing personnel, operations, automated information systems, information, physical, communications security, and Security Education, Training, and Awareness security program functions.

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.

GS-11 Level

• Applicants must have at least one (1) year of specialized experience at the next lower grade GS-09, or equivalent in other pay systems.
• Examples of specialized experience includes applying expert knowledge of Federal, DoW, OSW, Joint, CJCS, and Air Force directives, policies, regulations, principles, and procedures governing the comprehensive security management of SAPs, and skill in selecting, interpreting, and applying these guidelines to plan, manage, and advise on the control and safeguarding of SAPs across the command;
• Knowledge of the full range of security disciplines-personnel, physical, information, industrial, information systems, and communications security-sufficient to develop and implement security policies, procedures, standards, and training that protect information, personnel, facilities, operations, and material from unauthorized disclosure, compromise, or loss at a CCMD-level organization.
• OR EDUCATION: Ph.D. or equivalent doctoral degree or 3 full years of progressively higher level graduate education leading to such a degree or LL.M., if related.
• NOTE: You must submit a copy of your transcripts.
• OR COMBINATION OF EXPERIENCE AND EDUCATION: A combination of education and experience may be used to qualify for this position as long as the computed percentage of the requirements is at least 100%.
• NOTE: You must submit a copy of your transcripts.

FEDERAL TIME-IN-GRADE (TIG) REQUIREMENT FOR GENERAL SCHEDULE (GS) POSITIONS: Merit promotion applicants must meet applicable time-in-grade requirements to be considered eligible. One year at the GS-09 level is required to meet the time-in-grade requirements for the GS-11 level. TIG applies if you are in a current GS position or held a GS position within the previous 52 weeks. NOTE: Applicants applying as VEOA candidates who are current GS civil service employees or are prior GS civil service employees within the past 52 weeks must also meet time-in-grade requirements.

GS-12 Level

• Applicants must have at least one (1) year of specialized experience at the next lower grade GS-11, or equivalent in other pay systems.
• Examples of specialized experience includes applying expert knowledge of Federal, DoW, OSW, Joint, CJCS, and Air Force directives, policies, regulations, principles, and procedures governing the comprehensive security management of SAPs, and skill in selecting, interpreting, and applying these guidelines to plan, manage, and advise on the control and safeguarding of SAPs across the command;

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES (KSAs)

• Knowledge of the principles, concepts, and standard procedures governing SAP security management across the personnel, physical, information, industrial, information systems and communications security disciplines, sufficient to perform well-precedented security assignments.
• Skill in communicating factual, procedural, and technical security information clearly, concisely, and accurately, both orally and in writing.
• Ability to select, interpret, and apply established Federal, DoW, and command security guidelines and precedents to conventional security problems and to recommend solutions from among established alternatives.
• Ability to analyze security problems and requirements to identify significant factors, gather and evaluate pertinent data, identify deficiencies, and recognize appropriate solutions.
• Ability to plan and organize assigned security work, manage competing priorities and suspenses, and consult and coordinate effectively with co-workers and mission partners.