SECURITY SPECIALIST-DIRECT HIRE AUTHORITY

• Implements and administers the SAP Information Security Program; Serves as a Security Professional for the testing, fielding and protection of advanced and Special Access Program resources and technologies.
• Implements and administers the Personnel Security Program. Establishes local procedures for processing access requests for military, civilian and contractor personnel
• Implements and administers SAP Industrial Security Program. Review and coordinate on contractor visitor security group agreements and DD Form 254, Contract Security Classification Specifications for technical accuracy, extent of security protection required, and sufficiency of classification guidance prior to approval.
• Implements and administers the physical security program. Implements DOD, USAF, DIA and MAJCOM policies and directives for the construction, protection and operation of all advanced programs facilities to include Sensitive Compartmented Information Facilities (SCIFS

• U.S. Citizenship is required
• Males must be registered for Selective Service, see Legal and Regulatory Guidance
• If authorized, PCS will be 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/
• This posn is subject to provisions of the DoD Priority Placement Program
• For more information on Acq Demo please go to DoD AcqDemo Homepage http://acqdemo.hci.mil/ and Fact Sheet http://acqdemo.hci.mil/faq.html
• Obtain and maintain Top Security clearance
• Employee must maintain current certifications
• This is a designated Drug Testing Position
• Employee may be required to work other than normal duty hours, to include evenings, weekends and/or holidays
• Shift work and emergency overtime may be required
• Disclosure of Political Appointments
• All federal employees are required to have direct deposit.
• This announcement may result in a 120-day register that may be used to fill like vacancies for 120 days after the closing date. Applicants may be referred for consideration as vacancies occur.
• 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.
• Security Fundamentals Professional Certification (within 2 years of EOD)
• Subject to Temporary Duty Assignment (DTY): Approximately 30 Days per year.

Experience requirements are described in the Office of Personnel Management (OPM) Qualification Standards for General Schedule Positions, Security Administration Series 0080

SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE: Applicants must have at least 1 year (52 weeks) of specialized experience at the next lower broadband NH-02, equivalent to the next lower grade GS-11 or equivalent in other pay systems. Specialized experience is experience in Specialized experience is described as: providing and serving as a special programs security specialist, providing expert technical advice in the complex area of security for special access programs; classification management program; security violations; security education and awareness training; and security surveys and special programs security inspections for assigned programs.
. NOTE: Due to the use of 120-day rosters, this period of experience may be completed within 120 days of the closing date of this announcement.

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. Knowledge of information, industrial, physical and personnel security concepts, principles, and practices to plan and implement security programs in these areas.
2. Knowledge of Special Access Program (SAP) and Sensitive Compartmented Information (SCI) security procedures.
3. Skill in developing, analyzing and evaluating SAP security programs to meet mission requirements and improve the security program for the organization.
4. Ability to establish effective professional working relationships with co-workers and customer, contributing to a cooperative working environment and successful accomplishment of the mission.
5. Ability to plan, organize work, and meet deadlines.

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.



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This is an acquisition demonstration project position NH-03 equivalent to a GS-12 to GS-13

Direct Deposit: All federal employees are required to have direct deposit.

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