Supervisory Security Specialist

Air Force Civilian Service; Alamogordo (NM); On-site; USD 90,000 - 138,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid Time Off

13 federal holidays

Health Insurance

401(k) with matching

Job summary

Air Force Civilian Service at Holloman AFB, Alamogordo, NM seeks a Full-Time Supervisory Security Specialist (NH-0080-03) to support the Information Protection Office.

You will supervise a team across security disciplines, oversee testing security for classified and unclassified programs, and advise leadership on risk within Special Access Programs.

This role requires U.S. citizenship, TS/SCI access eligibility, and experience with SAP, NISPOM, and DoW/Air Force security requirements.

Qualifications

• Experience with Air Force Test environments or similar Research, Development, Test, and Evaluation (RDT&E) efforts.
• Knowledge and experience handling Controlled Unclassified Information, Collateral, Sensitive Compartmented information (SCI), and Special Access Programs (SAP).
• Knowledge balancing National Industrial Security Program Operating Manual (NISPOM), Department of War (DoW), and Air Force security requirements across military, DoW civilian, and contractor personnel.
• U.S. citizenship required; probationary/trial periods apply; Top Secret clearance with SCI/SAP eligibility is required.

Responsibilities

• Serves as a supervisor for a team across multiple security disciplines.
• Plans, organizes, and oversees Information Protection personnel at Holloman AFB and Geographically Separated Units.
• Serves as the primary security liaison for classified and unclassified testing.
• Represents the organization with councils, boards, working groups, and panels.
• Provides recommendations on risk identification, avoidance, and mitigation for SAPs.
• Provides policy interpretation and regulatory security requirements for Air Force test operations and secure facilities.
• Makes risk assessment and risk management recommendations for Collateral, SCI, and SAP.
• Delivers security training and presentations to leadership and personnel working in secure environments.

Skills

RDT&E security

C/I & SCI handling

Leadership & mentoring

Job description

Your Talent, Their Success. Powering the mission of the United States Air Force. The Air Force Civilian Service is looking for your skills and talents to join our team supporting the United States Air Force. The Air Force Test Center is looking for a Full-Time Supervisory Security Specialist (NH-0080-03) to work at the Air Force Test Center (AFTC), Arnold Engineering Development Complex (AEDC), Information Protection Office (IP), Holloman Air Force Base, NM. In this position you will provide Information Protection support to 704 Test Group’s test mission evaluating state-of-the-art weapon systems and serving as responsible stewards of resources to deliver war-winning capabilities. Location: Alamogordo, New Mexico -Holloman Air Force Base Typical 2026 salary range: $89,508 - $138,370 per year (includes locality) Telework Information: Eligible for situational telework only, including Emergency and Office of Personnel Management (OPM) prescribed "Unscheduled Telework" Travel Requirements: Up to 25% travel possible Direct Hire Authority: NO 6-MONTH WAIT! Recently retired and/or retiring from MILITARY service ARE eligible for immediate appointment for AFTC positions. The 180-day waiting period has been waived for AFTC to hire recently retired and/or retiring service members.

Desired Skills

• Experience with Air Force Test environments or similar Research, Development, Test, and Evaluation (RDT&E) efforts
• Knowledge and experience working with Controlled Unclassified Information, Collateral, Sensitive Compartmented information (SCI), and Special Access Programs (SAP)
• Knowledge and experience balancing National Industrial Security Program Operating Manual (NISPOM), Department of War (DoW), and Air Force security requirements across a workforce comprised of military, DoW civilian, and contractor personnel

Major Duties

• Serves as a supervisor for a team across multiple security disciplines
• Plans, organizes, and oversees the activities of Information Protection personnel at Holloman AFB and Geographically Separated Units
• Serves as the primary security liaison for classified and unclassified testing
• Represents the organization with a variety of councils, boards, working groups, and panels inside and outside the agency
• Provides recommendations on risk identification, avoidance, and mitigation for Special Access Programs
• Provides policy interpretation and regulatory security requirements for Air Force test operations and secure facilities
• Makes risk assessment and risk management recommendations for Collateral, Sensitive Compartmented information, and Special Access Programs
• Delivers security training and presentations to leadership and personnel working in secure environments

Qualifications/Requirements

U.S. Citizenship (Required) PROBATIONARY PERIOD STATEMENT: Depending on the type of position (competitive/excepted) you are selected for, you will be required to serve a 1-year probationary period OR 2-year trial period. Upon completion of your probationary/trial period, your employment will be terminated unless you receive certification, in writing, that your continued employment advances the public interest. (NOTE: Typically, the 1-year probationary period is for Competitive Jobs, and 2-year trail period is for Excepted Jobs.) Drug Testing: This is a designated Drug Testing Position Security Clearance: Must be able to obtain and maintain and “Top Secret” security clearance with access to Sensitive Compartmented Information (SCI) and Special Access Programs (SAP). Employee may be required to take a random counter-intelligence polygraph and submit to background checks as a condition of employment and/or continued access to the SAP. Certifications/Licensure: Department of Defense Security Fundamentals Professional Certification, Security Program Integration Professional Certification, and Special Program Security Certification conferrals are required within two years.

• In-depth knowledge of Special Access Program security concepts, programs, procedures, and practices to plan and implement security programs in the areas of Information, Industrial, Physical, and Personnel Security.
• 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.
• In-depth knowledge of security concepts, principles, and practices to analyze, and resolve issues.
• Skill in developing, analyzing, and evaluating security programs to meet mission requirements and improve the security program for the installation.
• Ability to inspire, motivate, and guide others toward a goal accomplishment. Leadership ability, including the ability to coach, mentor, and challenge subordinates; ability to adapt leadership style to a variety of situations; and ability to model high standards of honesty, integrity, trust, openness, and respect for the individual by applying these values to daily behaviors.
• Air Force Civilian Service Employment Benefits: Paid Time Off: 11 Federal Holidays each year 13 sick leave days earned per year (accumulative) Paid Vacation Time: 13-26 days per year based on length of employment Health Insurance: No waiting period to qualify for you and your family Retirement: Immediate coverage by the Federal Employees Retirement System (FERS) Basic Benefits Plan Social Security: Thrift Savings Plan (TSP), like a 401(k) (Automatically receive 1% agency contributions and up to 5% matching) Health & Wellness: Various Medical Flexible Spending Account Federal Long Term Care Insurance, and Life & Disability Insurance Work/Life Balance: Family and Medical Leave Act Employee Assistance Program (EAP) Flexible Work Arrangements (dependent on position) Career Development: Tuition Assistance & Professional Development opportunities Career enhancement and promotion opportunities To learn more about our benefits, please check out the AFTC Benefits Trifold at https://simplebooklet.com/260902aftcbenefitstrifold Federal Resume Tips: Resumes limited to two pages. Federal agencies now only accept resumes up to two pages in length. Learn more about the new resume requirements at: https://help.usajobs.gov/faq/application/documents/resume/what-to-include https://afciviliancareers.com/PDF/FederalResumeWriting.pdf Office of Personnel Management (OPM) Classification & Qualifications for Federal Government Employees: https://www.opm.gov/policy-data-oversight/classification-qualifications/ Please visit the Air Force Test Center job board to view other career opportunities: https://www.aftc.af.mil/About-Us/Jobs/ AFTC is an Equal Opportunity Employer.