SECURITY SPECIALIST @ Department of the Air Force Headquarters

Job Summary

Click on "Learn more about this agency" button below for IMPORTANT additional information. The primary purpose of this position is to serve as the Fifth Air Force Special Security Officer and Information Assurance Manager overseeing Sensitive Compartmented Information Special Security Programs and administration of the Joint Worldwide Intelligence Communication System for all activities under the security cognizance of Headquarters Fifth AF Directorate of Intelligence and Cyber Operations.

Qualifications

This is a GG-13 position in the Defense Civilian Intelligence Personnel System (DCIPS). The GG-13 duties for the "Professional" work category are at the "Full Performance" work level and are equivalent to those at the GS-13 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. 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.

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: knowledge of Intelligence Community, DoD, and AF Security regulations, instructions, and procedures relating to force protection, information, physical, personnel, industrial security, special access programs and SCI and an extensive knowledge of security concepts and principles to plan and implement security processes and protection strategies for operational capabilities.

In-depth knowledge of management practices, USAF and IC planning and programming systems, organizational and functional concepts, and theater, Joint, national-level and international-coalition programs and objectives related to NATO, Collateral, SAPSs and SCI and ability to plan, organize, and direct the functions of SSO personnel. 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. Expert knowledge of Intelligence Community, DoD, and AF Security regulations, instructions, and procedures relating to force protection, information, physical, personnel, industrial security, special access programs and SCI and an extensive knowledge of security concepts and principles to plan and implement security processes and protection strategies for operational capabilities.
• 2. In-depth knowledge of management practices, USAF and IC planning and programming systems, organizational and functional concepts, and theater, Joint, national-level and international-coalition programs and objectives related to Collateral, SAPSs and SCI and ability to plan, organize, and direct the functions of SSO personnel.
• 3. Knowledge of budgetary processes, cost benefit analysis methods, analysis of performance data, program goals and the organizational elements involved in accomplishing those goals.
• 4. Knowledge of IT principles, concepts, and methods, system architecture, integration techniques, and thorough understanding of threats, vulnerabilities and countermeasures.
• 5. Skill in analysis and production of reports and other products that are responsive to the specific needs of the security program, to include formulating, gathering and analyzing information, resolving conflicts, and presenting clear and concise findings to senior leaders, agency security leads, and mission partners.
• 6. Ability to maintain an up-to-date awareness of technological advances, analyze complexities of existing technology, review/revise/develop policy, initiate plans for enhancements, and provide sufficient technical and cost analysis information, through written documentation and oral briefings, to render informed judgments and predict how upper level management can meet future requirements.

Ability to communicate effectively with others, both orally and in writing, along with the capability of exercising tact and diplomacy in interpersonal relationships with people at all levels of command.

CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT CONTINUED

• 1. The employee may be required to be available other than during normal duty hours. Considerable TDY can be anticipated. The employee may be required to travel by military and/or commercial aircraft in the performance of assigned tasks.
• 2. The incumbent must complete a Special Background Investigation (SBI) and favorable adjudication by a determining authority and must be eligible for a Top Secret clearance and access to Sensitive Compartmented Information (SCI). A non-disclosure agreement must be signed.
• 3. This position has been identified as a Testing Designated Position (TDP). The employee may be selected for random drug testing, and be subject to reasonable suspicion testing and safety mishap or accident testing.
• 4. This position includes information assurance (IA) work as a paramount duty requirement. Per DoD 8570.01-M, the incumbent of this position must achieve the appropriate IA certification within six months of assignment of these duties. A waiver of this six month requirement may be granted per DoD 8570.01-M, C3.2.4.2 or C3.2.4.3. Failure to receive the proper IA certification may result in removal from this position.
• 5. Department of Defense Security Fundamentals Professional Certification (SFPC) conferral is required within 2 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/AA) or their delegated security career field representative

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.

Major Duties

• DUTY 1: Reports directly to the HQ 5 AF Director, Intelligence and Cyber Operations/Senior Intelligence Officer (SIO) (USAF O-6 ). Manages and coordinates SSO operations for SCIFs. DUTY 2: Serves as the JWICS SCI Information Assurance Manager (IAM) and JWICS baseline manager. Interprets and promulgates DoD, DIA, USAF and Joint SCI information systems security policy to subordinate units and geographically supported organizations in a timely manner. DUTY 3: Manages SCI access and validates need-to-know for over 700 USAF, USA, USN, USMC, USCG and contractor personnel assigned to HQ US Forces Japan, DISA Japan, Defense Threat Reduction Agency, DIA Regional Support Center Japan, HQ 5 AF, 374 AW, 18 Wing, and 35 FW. DUTY 4: HQ 5 AF Directorate, Intelligence and Cyber Operations cost center manager for two defense intelligence program funding lines. Collects, analyzes, prioritizes, validates, submits and defends HQ 5 AF Directorate, Intelligence and Cyber Operations annual- and long-range budget requirements and projections to HQ PACAF. DUTY 5: Provides direct supervision of three military personnel (MSgt/E-7-SSgt/E-5) assigned to the HQ 5 AF Special Security Office.