SUPERVISORY SECURITY SPECIALIST.

NASIC (National Air and Space Intelligence Center); Bath Township (OH); On-site; USD 90,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

NASIC (National Air and Space Intelligence Center) seeks a seasoned security leader to plan, organize, and direct the Information Security and Operations Division. You will provide supervision, policy guidance, and risk-based decision making to protect critical information and assets.

The role requires deep knowledge of DoD, Air Force, and IC security programs, plus strong analytical and communication skills.

Qualifications

• Extensive knowledge of security laws, regulations, and directives.
• Knowledge of DoD, Air Force, and IC missions and security programs.
• Ability to analyze security scenarios and apply policy.
• Ability to lead a division and manage staff.
• Excellent written and verbal communication.

Responsibilities

• Plan, organize, and direct NASIC Information Security and Operations Division activities.
• Provide supervisory personnel management and advise on policies.
• Protect information from espionage and ensure compliance with ICDs and directives.
• Perform risk assessments and develop mitigation strategies with policy synthesis.

Skills

Security knowledge

Policy interpretation

Analytical skills

Communication

Leadership

Job description

Duties

DUTY 1:

Plans, organizes, and directs the activities of the NASIC Information Security and Operations Division ensuring compliance with legal and regulatory requirements and meets customer needs. Provides direct management and oversight in the development of goals and objectives that integrate organization and division security objectives.

DUTY 2:

Exercises supervisory personnel management responsibilities. Advises and provides counsel to employees regarding policies, procedures, and directives of management. Selects or recommends selection of candidates for vacancies, promotions, details, and reassignment in consideration of skills, qualifications, and mission requirements. Develops, modifies, and/or interprets performance standards.

DUTY 3:

As a NASIC Information and Operations Security expert, protects the Center from espionage, terrorism, and threats of unauthorized disclosure and/or compromise of information or material considered vital to enterprise mission interests, national defense or national security. Develops/implements local security instructions and maintains all applicable DoD, AF, and Intelligence Community Directives (ICDs), regulations and instructions.

DUTY 4:

Makes Personnel security risk assessments and risk management/mitigation strategies/recommendations based on intelligence-derived threat issues that require deviations from or synthesis of policies that can have national implications. Applies innovative techniques as most risks cannot be pre-defined and remain broadly generic.

Requirements

Conditions of employment

• U.S. Citizenship Required
• All new DCIPS employees are required to complete a two-year DCIPS trial period.
• If authorized, PCS will be paid IAW JTR and AF Regulations. If receiving an authorized PCS, you may be subject to completing/signing a CONUS agreement. More information on PCS requirements, may be found at: https://afciviliancareers.com/regulatory/
• This position is subject to provisions of the DoD Priority Placement Program
• Must be registered for Selective Service, see Legal and Regulatory Guide
• Employee may be required to work other than normal duty hours, to include evenings, weekends and/or holidays
• Shift work and emergency overtime may be required. A recall to duty may be required.
• Employee must maintain current certifications
• Disclosure of Political Appointments
• Direct Deposit: All federal employees are required to have direct deposit
• Advance in hire may be authorized if there is demonstrable proof provided on your resume
• 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.
• The employee may be required to travel in military and/or commercial aircraft to perform temporary duty assignments. Prolonged periods of sitting, reading and intense data analysis are typical
• Key: This is a key position. Incumbent must be removed from any military recall status if alternatives for filling the position during an emergency are not available.
• Incumbent may be subject to psychological screening/polygraph testing as an inherent primary requirement of their position.

Qualifications

This is a GG-14 position in the Defense Civilian Intelligence Personnel System (DCIPS). The GG-14 duties for the "Supervision/Management" work category are at the "Senior" work level and are equivalent to those at the GS-14 level. The selectee's salary will be set within the grade equivalent to a GS/GG grade based on the selectee's qualifications in relation to the job.

To qualify, you must meet the specialized experience requirements describes in the Office of Personnel Management (OPM) Qualification Standards for General Schedule Positions, Administrative and Management Positions.

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: mastery knowledge of a wide range of security concepts, principles, and practices to plan and implement security procedures for the organization; comprehensive knowledge of DoD, Air Force, and Intelligence Community (IC) missions, functions, goals and objectives; knowledge of safety regulations and security program interrelationships to coordinate the objectives and plans for a variety of specialized programs to support and promote information sharing and strategies; mastery knowledge of agency, AF, DoD, and IC security program laws, regulations, policies, guidelines, requirements, and initiatives to assist in operating an organization's security programs.

Note: Creditable experience may include previous military experience, experience gained in the private sector, or experience gained in another government agency.

AND KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES (KSAs):

• Comprehensive knowledge of Federal, DoD, Air Force and other applicable laws, regulations, principles, procedures, practices, techniques and requirements regarding physical security, information security, operations security, personnel security, SCI, special access programs, classification/declassification and all other aspects of security related to the accomplishment of a classified mission.
• Knowledge of a wide range of advanced concepts, principles, criteria, requirements, technology, practices, and procedures involved in security. Knowledge of safety regulations and security program interrelationships to coordinate the objectives and plans for a variety of specialized programs to support and promote information sharing and strategies.
• Broad knowledge of agency, AF, DoD, and security program laws, regulations, policies, guidelines, requirements, and initiatives to assist in operat 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 applying sound judgment and experience.
• Ability to plan, organize, and direct the functions and staff of a division in a small to medium sized organization; and establish effective professional working relationships with coworkers and customers, contributing to a cooperative working environment and successful accomplishment of the mission.
• Ability to communicate orally and in writing; and plan, organize, and direct assigned functions and staff; ability to function and lead a security function in a complex and high-demand environment, to include developing/instituting policies and procedures, providing clear and effective direction to subordinates, up-channeling vital information to decision makers, delegating tasks, evaluating and correcting deficiencies and integrating security practices into operations and activities.

Conditions Of Employment Continued

• This position is covered by the Defense Civilian Intelligence Personnel System (DCIPS), and as such will subject the incumbent to those examinations and/or tests that are necessary to obtain and retain a security clearance and any special accesses required by the position in accordance with AFI 36-1101. This position is a testing designated position and as such requires periodic urinalysis testing. Failure to comply with any of the special requirements, when required, will subject the incumbent of this position to reassignment or disciplinary adverse actions, including demotion or removal.
• 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.

• Drug Testing: This position has been designated by the Air Force as a Testing Designated Position (TDP) under the Air Force Civilian Drug Demand Reduction Program. Employee must pass initial and periodic short notice drug testing. Illegal drug use by employees in sensitive positions presents a clear threat to the mission of the Air Force, national security, and public safety.
• Department of Defense Security Fundamentals Professional Certification, Security Asset Protection Professional Certification and Security Program Integration Professional Certification conferrals are required within two 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/AAA) or their delegated security career field representative. This certification requirement only applies to employees hired onto this position on or after 14 March 2016. Incumbent/employees assigned on or before 13 March 2016 are not required to obtain the DoD certification(s) listed above.

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.

Education

This job does not have an education qualification requirement.

Additional information

Employed Annuitants (Reemployed Annuitants):

Applicants in receipt of an annuity based on civilian employment in the Federal Service are subject to the DoD Policy on The Employment of Annuitants.

120-Day Register:

This announcement may result in a 120-day register that may be used to fill like vacancies for 120 days after the closing date. Applicants may be referred for consideration as vacancies occur.

Direct Deposit:

All federal employees are required to have direct deposit.

is available to a Federal employee hired on/after 5 Nov 2016, who is a veteran with a service-connected disability rating of 30% or more.

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Selectees who physically reside permanently in the U.S., the Commonwealth of Puerto Rico or Northern Mariana Islands, and the Possessions of the U.S., during the entire recruitment process (application, selection, and acceptance of a formal job offer) and selected for employment in the foreign area are eligible to receive certain foreign area benefits such as: Living Quarters Allowance (LQA) or government quarters, Post Allowance, Home Leave, etc. (subject to approval)

Selectees who physically reside outside the U.S., the Commonwealth of Puerto Rico or Northern Mariana Islands, and the Possessions of the U.S., during any step of the recruitment process (application, selection, and acceptance of a formal job offer) will have foreign area benefits eligibility be determined on a case by case basis.

Candidates should be committed to improving the efficiency of the Federal government, passionate about the ideals of our American republic, and committed to upholding the rule of law and the United States Constitution.

A career with the U.S. government provides employees with a comprehensive benefits package. As a federal employee, you and your family will have access to a range of benefits that are designed to make your federal career very rewarding.

Eligibility for benefits depends on the type of position you hold and whether your position is full-time, part-time or intermittent. Contact the hiring agency for more information on the specific benefits offered.