SUPERVISORY SECURITY SPECIALIST

US National Air and Space Intelligence Center; Bath Township (OH); On-site; USD 105,000 - 145,000; Full time

Job summary

US National Air and Space Intelligence Center seeks a first-level supervisor for the Information Security and Operations Division. This DCIPS GG-14 level position requires directing staff and coordinating security programs to support a classified mission.

Qualifications include mastery of federal and DoD security laws, ability to develop policies, and strong leadership and communication skills for complex operations.

Qualifications

• Comprehensive knowledge of Federal, DoD, Air Force and IC security requirements.
• Ability to review, evaluate and apply security solutions in complex environments.
• Develop and implement security policies, procedures and programs.
• Coordinate security objectives with multiple programs and stakeholders.
• Lead and direct a division’s staff to accomplish mission goals.
• Strong written and oral communication to decision makers.

Responsibilities

• Supervise nonsupervisory employees in the Information Security and Operations Division.
• Plan, direct, organize, and control division activities.
• Ensure compliance with DCIPS and DoD security requirements.

Skills

Security leadership

DoD/IC security knowledge

Policy development

Risk assessment

Interpersonal communication

Staff supervision

Job description

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 the Information Security and Operations Division. 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.

EXPERIENCE REQUIRED:

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.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES (KSAs

Your qualifications will be evaluated on the basis of your level of knowledge, skills, abilities and/or competencies in the following areas:

1. 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.
2. 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.
3. Broad knowledge of agency, AF, DoD, and security program laws, regulations, policies, guidelines, requirements, and initiatives to assist in operat security programs.
4. 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.
5. 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.
6. 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

1. 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.
2. 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.
3. 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.
4. 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