Senior Government SAP Security Specialist

Air Force Civilian Service; Anchorage (AK); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

13 sick leave days

Federal health insurance

Retirement plan (FERS)

Thrift Savings Plan (TSP)

Job summary

Air Force Civilian Service invites experienced professionals to join as a Senior Government SAP Security Specialist in Alaska. This role focuses on leading security programs for National level SAP and SCI, supervising staff and coordinating with USAF and 3rd Wing Elmendorf-Richardson.

The position requires at least 1 year of JADE experience and the ability to obtain and maintain a top-secret clearance. It is a deployable, full-time federal civilian role with opportunities for advancement and

Qualifications

• At least 1 year of prior experience in the field using JADE, program access request processing, and indoctrinations.
• Knowledge of SAP and SCI security procedures.
• Willingness to travel and deploy as required.
• Ability to obtain and maintain a top-secret security clearance.

Responsibilities

• Plans and directs Special Access security activities for the 3rd Wing.
• Supervises personnel management responsibilities.
• Represents the Wing with installation and functional area organizations.
• Oversees AIS security program implementation and administration.
• Manages the Special Access Industrial Security Program as needed.

Skills

Information security

Supervisory skills

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience

Tools

JADE

Job description

Come be a part of something big! Smart Minds, Cool Jobs and Awesome Rewards! Fueled by innovation, talent and ambition, the Air Force Civilian Service (AFCS) is seeking civilian professionals prepared to deploy war-winning capabilities on behalf of the United States Air Force.

Experience a fabulous career as a Senior Government SAP Security Specialist (GS-0080-12) as part of America’s Federal Civil Service! Dive into the dynamic realm of security lead for the government security program with this entry-level opportunity, beckoning those with at least 1 year of prior experience in the field using JADE, program access request processing, and indoctrinations. Prior military experience as an Activities Security Manager or Unit Security Manager is acceptable towards work experience. Seize the chance to become a guardian of America's Gateway to Space.

The Air Force Civilian Service (AFCS) is recruiting for Full-time Senior Government SAP Security Specialist to work at USAF, PACAF, 3rd Wing, Joint Elmendorf-Richardson (JBER). Alaska. The primary purpose of this position is to serve as a first level supervisor, providing planning, directing, organizing, and exercising control over nonsupervisory employees assigned to National level special access programs (SAP) with the 3ʳᵈ Wing, JB Elmendorf-Richardson, USAF, Department of Defense.

***This is a Federal Government civilian position – no active or reserve duty commitments***

*** Possible Recruitment, Relocation, Retention Incentives ***

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DUTIES:

• Plans, organizes, and directs all Special Access security activities of the 3rd Wing Advanced Program Security Office, ensuring that Information, Personnel, Physical, Industrial, and Automated Information System functional work areas comply with legal and regulatory requirements and meets customer needs.
• Exercises supervisory personnel management responsibilities.
• Represents 3ʳᵈ Wing with a variety of installation and functional area organizations.
• Assists and oversees the implementation and administration of the automated information systems (AIS) security program as needed.
• Manages the Special Access Industrial Security Program for the Installation as needed.

KEY REQUIREMENTS:

• The employee may be required to travel TDY, sometimes on short notice, traveling in military and/or commercial aircraft or by any other designated means.
• The employee will be required to obtain and hold a top-secret security clearance with access to Special Access Required and Sensitive Compartmented Information.
• The employee may be required to work other than normal duty hours and tours of duty such as overtime, weekends, callback, uncommon tour of duty, holidays, etc. May be required to carry a cellular phone.
• The employee will be required to have, or obtain, and maintain a valid driver’s license.
• This is a deployable position.
• This is a Drug Testing Designated Position. The employee is subject to random drug testing (IAW HQ-USAF letter dated 29 Jan 90).
• 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.
• Knowledge of information security is a must. Specific knowledge and experience with special access program (SAP) and sensitive compartmented information (SCI) security procedures are required.
• Knowledge of safety and security regulations, practices, and procedures.
• Ability to plan, organize, and direct the functions and staff of a small to medium sized organization.
• Ability to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing.

BENEFITS:

TIME OFF

• 13 sick leave days

VACATION TIME

• Based upon length of employment … start at 13 days and earn up to 26 days

INSURANCE - No waiting period to qualify for health insurance for you and your family.

RETIREMENT - Immediate coverage by the Federal Employees Retirement System (FERS), part of a three-tiered system which contains:

• Basic Benefits Plan
• Social Security
• Thrift Savings Plan (TSP), similar to a 401 (k)

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AFCS is Equal Opportunity Employer. U.S. citizenship required. Must be of legal working age.