Security Specialist

Overview

We are seeking multiple highly motivated individuals with a strong work ethic to support Headquarters of the United States Air Force, Office of the Assistant Secretary of the Air Force for Space Acquisition and Integration, SAF/SQ International Affairs/Negotiator Support.

Responsibilities

• Manages daily SAP operations.
• Implements and executes Government directives, such as the National Industrial Security Program Operating Manual.
• Ensures SAF/SQ's compliance with SAP security requirements per JFAN 6/4.
• Prepares and processes request for foreign travel through the appropriate approval authority.
• Conducts required travel briefings and debriefings.
• Prepares and processes visit requests for travelers to and from the organization.
• Conducts initial Program indoctrinations after access is approved; re-brief and debrief as required.
• Ensures compliance with special communication standards of the SAP facility.
• Controls transfer, storage, management, duplication and destruction of SAP information.
• Coordinates the physical transfer of classified materials between geographically separated facilities and trains staff on appropriate procedures for hand carrying classified documents.
• Provides Information Systems Security Officer duties for SAF/SQ to include: software and hardware issues, account access, data transfers, scanning, and copying data to/from external media.
• Investigates security incidents, conducts risk analysis and prepares written reports that identify contributing factors and specify preventive action.
• Prepares and processes foreign travel messages for SAF/SQ.
• Provides security support for meetings/conferences.
• Provides classification management and classification marking guidance as needed.
• Uses various databases, including but not limited to: Joint Personnel Adjudication System (JPAS), PASS, and SUPER.
• Interacts with various Government agencies and all levels of client staff concerning security issues and assists with other duties as needed (escort, briefing preparation, entry control).

Skills Required

• Work experience complying with NISPOM, DCIDs/ICDs, JFANs and other Government security directives.
• Work experience with SCI, SAP, and COMSEC programs.
• Work experience with the Government classified contract process.
• Work experience with clearance processing, document control, physical security, including closed areas and SCIFs, and Automated Information System security.
• Interpersonal skills.
• Organizational skills.
• Oral presentation skills.
• Writing and documentation skills.

Education

Bachelor's degree required, preferably in math, engineering, business, or the sciences.