SAPMO Personnel Security

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

Description:
Join the Space Systems Command team and play a crucial role in safeguarding national security. We acquire and field advanced space-based solutions to protect the United States and its allies. This position provides essential personnel security support and oversight to ensure that only the most trustworthy individuals are involved in integrating these critical space capabilities. Your expertise will help preserve the nation's secrets and ensure the long-term success of our mission.

The ideal candidate will possess an in-depth knowledge of Space Systems Command and a demonstrated ability to effectively lead, motivate, and guide a workforce within a dynamic organizational structure. This role requires a mastery of problem-solving and the ability to understand and resolve complex issues, coupled with exceptional oral and written communication skills. A crucial aspect of this position is the ability to establish and maintain strong relationships with key individuals and groups, including senior leaders and field-level representatives, and to provide them with expert advice. Candidates must hold a current Top-Secret clearance and be intimately familiar with Special Access Program (SAP) security processes, including knowledge of the JADE system of record. A bachelor's degree is preferred, complemented by proven leadership experience, at least five years supporting SAP programs, and both the Security Professional Education Development (SPēD) Security Fundamentals Professional Certification (SFPC) and the Special Program Security Certification (SPSC).

Key Skills and Abilities:
1. Knowledge of processes and procedures related to program management and strategic planning activities needed to execute projects and/or studies within established financial and time constraints.
2. Ability to encourage new ideas and innovations; manage human, financial and information resources strategically and build coalitions to achieve common goals.
3. Skill in working with customers to assess needs, provide assistance, resolve problems, and satisfy expectations.
4. Ability to persuade others to accept recommendations, work toward an agreement, and negotiate mutually acceptable solutions.
5. Ability to develop and maintain effective relationships and to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing.
6. Ability to organize work, set priorities, and determine resource requirements; determine goals and strategies to achieve them; coordinate with other organizations; monitor progress, and evaluate outcomes.
7. Ability to identify problems and use sound judgment and decisions to generate and evaluate alternatives and make recommendations.

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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.
• 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.
• Security Fundamentals Professional Certification (SFPC) required.
• May be required to travel by military or commercial aircraft in the performance of TDY assignments.
• May be required to work overtime on an unscheduled or emergency basis.
• Subject to Temporary Duty Assignment (TDY): Approximately 15 days per year.
• 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.
• Incentive is not authorized.
• This position will close after 5 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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