SECURITY SPECIALIST - DIRECT HIRE AUTHORITY_

Summary To find additional information on "What Is DHA" and to view and/or apply to current DHA opportunities listed on Air Force Civilian Service's "Direct Hire Job Board", please click here. In this position you will provide Test and Industrial Security Program Management for a complex, multi-mission installation; implementing base-wide procedures as the local expert for interpretation of agency security policies and security program execution for administration of multiple security functions. Responsibilities For additional information on direct hire opportunities with the Air Force please click here. Directs multiple functions within the local installation's total security program covering subprograms areas such as Information, Industrial, Personnel, and Operations Security. Duties may include significant involvement with the agency Foreign Disclosure Program and classified information issues up through the Sensitive Compartmented Information (SCI) level. Administer the Test and Industrial Security programs Serve as the technical expert for security and information protection matters for the organization Directly coordinate with multiple test organizations to interpret and implement security requirements Develop organizational and information protection performance goals for Industrial and Test security Provide technical expertise across multiple organizations for the protection of sensitive information Develop and conduct security reviews of information protection operations to ensure compliance with regulatory and contractual requirements Requirements Conditions of Employment Qualifications For additional information on direct hire opportunities with the Air Force please click here. 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 located here SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE: Applicants must have at least one (1) year of specialized experience at the next lower broadband NH-03 or equivalent to the next lower grade GS-11 in the Federal Service. Specialized experiences is experience with Air Force Research, Development, Test, and Evaluation processes, navigating complex regulatory requirements and communicating those requirements to a broad audience, and knowledge of multiple security disciplines (PERSEC, INFOSEC, OPSEC, Foreign Disclosure) Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities (KSAs) Knowledge of a wide range of security and information protection concepts, principles, and practices to review independently, analyze, and resolve difficult and complex security problems. Comprehensive knowledge of security policy requirements to function as technical authority in multiple security specialties in order to resolve major conflicts in policy, procedure and program objectives. Knowledge of analytical methods for determining and evaluating vulnerability threats, intelligence data, and other specialized areas resulting in possible program compromise. Ability to work independently planning, scheduling, coordinating, carrying out, and monitoring the effectiveness of the operations of multiple security programs in attaining organizational operational and test mission activities. Ability to interpret, establish and monitor operating security programs to meet specific test and operational program situations involving multi-security classification and highly classified information, facilities, devices and operations. Education Additional Information Please note: Positions in this field/series may or may not be available, depending on current manning. For the most up-to-date notifications on available positions, we recommend candidates subscribe and complete their profile at (om/subscribe), indicating their position and location preferences. Direct Hire Authority: NO 6-MONTH WAIT! Recently retired and/or retiring from MILITARY service ARE eligible for immediate appointment for AFTC positions. The 180-day waiting period has been waived for AFTC to hire recently retired and/or retiring service members. Air Force Civilian Service Employment Benefits: Paid Time Off: 11 Federal Holidays off per year Vacation time (Annual Leave) accumulates based on length of employment. Starts at 13 days (104 hours) per year and up to 26 days (208 hours) per year 13 sick days per year (104 hours) Retirement: Pension: Federal Employees Retirement System (FERS) 401K: Thrift Savings Plan (TSP) available with up to 5% agency matching Health & Wellness: Various Medical, Dental & Vision packages to choose from for entire family Flexible Spending Account Federal Long Term Care Insurance, and Life & Disability Insurance Work/Life Balance: Family and Medical Leave Act Employee Assistance Program (EAP) Flexible Work Arrangements (dependent on position) Career Development: Tuition Assistance & Professional Development opportunities Career enhancement and promotion opportunities