Security Specialist

**Duties**:

- Provides direction and guidance for the Information Security Program for Special Access Programs (SAPs) as designated by the Secretary of the Air Force.
- Directs the Administration of the Information Systems Security Program. Directs the administration of an USAF wide classification Special Access Information System Security Program.
- Directs the Personnel Security Program. Provides policy interpretation and guidance for the Personnel Security Program for the System Program Officers, government agencies and all entities involved in the SAP.
- Directs the Physical Security Program. Ensures appropriate documentation and accreditors of Special Access Program Facilities (SAPF) are performed.
- Provides policy oversight and interpretation to staff agency security managers and Contractor Program Security Officers (CPSO) in implementing security education and motivation programs.

**Requirements**:
**Conditions of Employment**:

- U.S. Citizenship Required
- All new DCIPS employees are required to complete a two-year DCIPS trial period.
- Must be registered for Selective Service, see Legal and Regulatory Guide
- Employee may be required to work other than normal duty hours, to include evenings, weekends and/or holidays
- The employee will be required to work overtime as dictated by mission requirements.
- Employee must maintain current certifications
- Disclosure of Political Appointments
- Direct Deposit: All federal employees are required to have direct deposit
- Advance in hire may be authorized if there is demonstrable proof provided on your resume
- The employee may be required to travel in military and/or commercial aircraft to perform temporary duty assignments.
- The work requires the employee to drive a motor vehicle. An appropriate, valid driver's license is required for the position.

**Qualifications**:

- This is a GG-14 position in the Defense Civilian Intelligence Personnel System (DCIPS). The GG-14 duties for the "Professional" work category are at the "Senior" work level and are equivalent to those at the GS-14 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.- **Note: Creditable experience may include previous military experience, experience gained in the private sector, or experience gained in another government agency.**

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**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. Extensive knowledge of SAP information, industrial, and personnel security policies, concepts, principles and practices to plan and implement security programs in these areas as well as USAF research and technology protection procedures.
- 2. Comprehensive knowledge of DoD, Air Force, and Intelligence Community program management policies and objectives.
- 3. Advanced knowledge of required security training concepts, programs, procedures, and practices to assist managers in establishing and operating internal security programs.
- 4. Demonstrate expertise in developing, analyzing, and evaluating security programs to meet classified mission requirements.- 6. Proven ability to establish effective professional working relationships with coworkers, subordinates, high ranking officials and customers. Contributing to a cooperative working environment and a successful accomplishment of the mission. Demonstrate ability to communicate to high-ranking officials orally and in writing, clearly, concisely, and accurately.**CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT CONTINUED**:
Position is designated special-sensitive and requires eligibility for access to Sensitive Compartmented Information (SCI), other intelligence-related Special Sensitive information, or involvement in Top Secret Special Access Programs (SAP) to fully perform the duties and responsibilities of the position. A non-disclosure agreement must be signed. A favorable suitability determination is required before appointment.
- This position has been designated by the Air Force as a Testing Designated Position (TDP) under the Air Force Civilian Drug Demand Reduction Program. Employee must pass initial and periodic short notice drug testing. Illegal drug use by employees in sensitive positions presents a clear threat to the mission of the Air Force, national security, and public safety. It is required that you refrain from the use of illegal drugs.
- Department of Defense Security Fundamentals Professional Certification (SFPC) and Security Program Integration Professional Certification (SPIPC) conferrals are required within 2 years of the established employee EOD or initial assignment date to this position i