SECURITY SPECIALIST

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The United States Space Force (USSF) Space Systems Command (SSC) at Los Angeles, California is searching for a Security Specialist (NH-0080-03, GS 12/13 equivalent).

Description:
Secure the future of space operations. Space Systems Command is seeking a highly motivated Security Specialist to protect our nation's most critical assets, personnel, and information. In this vital role, you will be on the front lines, leading security efforts in a fast-paced environment and upholding the highest standards of protection. If you are a strategic thinker dedicated to safeguarding national security, we need your expertise on our team.

The ideal candidate is a dynamic leader with three to five years of in-depth knowledge of Space Systems Command, possessing the proven ability to effectively lead, motivate, and guide a base-level Information Protection Office within a dynamic organizational structure. This individual must exhibit a mastery of problem-solving for complex security challenges and demonstrate exceptional communication skills, both orally and in writing. A key requirement for this role is the ability to establish and maintain strong relationships with key partners, including the DAF HQ Security Enterprise, and to confidently advise both senior leaders and base-level IP Offices on critical security matters.

Key Skills and Abilities:
1. Knowledge of a wide range of collateral security disciplines, concepts, principles, practices and requirements applicable to the Information Protection program to include information security, controlled unclassified information, physical security, acquisition security, personnel security, and counter-insider threat program.
2. Comprehensive knowledge of organization's missions, functions, and structure to ensure effective implementation of oversight of information protection programs security concepts, principles and practices.
3. Knowledge of analytical methods for determining and evaluating vulnerability threats, intelligence data, and other specialized areas resulting in possible program compromise. Knowledge of state-of-the art security equipment, devices, practices, and procedures with all IP security disciplines for planning and implementing protective methods and security procedures.
4. Knowledge of required security training concepts, programs, and procedures to develop security education programs, provide training, and assist in operating security.
5. Skill in planning, developing, implementing, and evaluating security programs to meet mission requirements and improve the security program.
6. Ability to communicate orally and in writing, clearly, concisely, and accurately.

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Conditions of employment

• U.S. Citizenship Required
• Eligible for situational telework only, including Emergency and OPM prescribed "Unscheduled Telework"
• PCS is authorized and 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/
• Employee must be able to obtain and maintain a Top-Secret security clearance with SCI access.
• Required to handle and safeguard sensitive and/or classified information in accordance with regulations to reduce potential compromise; employee must obtain and maintain the appropriate security clearance.
• This is a drug testing designated position. The incumbent is subject to pre-employment drug testing as a condition of employment, and participation in random drug testing.
• Department of Defense Security Fundamentals Professional Certification (SFPC) conferrals are required within 2 years of the established employee EOD or initial assignment date to this position.
• May be required to work overtime on an unscheduled or emergency basis.
• Subject to Temporary Duty Assignment (TDY).
• Incentive is not authorized.
• 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.
• This position will close after 3 business days or 75 applications, whichever comes first.

Qualifications

The 0080 series does not have an individual occupational requirement that must be met. You can view the experience level requirements here . Please scroll down to the 3rd section titled Administrative and Management Positions.

Additional information

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