INFORMATION SECURITY SPECIALIST - DIRECT HIRE AUTHORITY

Arlington, Virginia


Employer: Department of the Air Force - Agency Wide
Industry: Security Administration
Salary: Competitive
Job type: Full-Time

Summary

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This job is open to

  • The public

    U.S. Citizens, Nationals or those who owe allegiance to the U.S.


Duties

This position supports the F-35 Joint Program Office Security Directorate. The incumbent is the Security Operations Manager for this unique Joint Program Office in Arlington, VA and is the task lead for a team of contractor collateral and SAP security specialists supporting the mission.

This position supports a unique Joint Program Office to provide guidance and management of highly classified program elements and requires maintaining effective security support across multiple disciplines, to include Collateral, SAP, Industrial, SCI, and Program Protection for US, Partners and FMS capabilities.

Duties for this position typically include:
  • Serves as the technical authority in conducting the Information Security Program protection the program office and information handled at all program operating locations from espionage, terrorism, and threats of unauthorized disclosure and/or compromise of information or material considered vital to the program office's interests, national defense or national security.
  • Responsible for information protection risk assessments and risk management/mitigation strategies/recommendations based on intelligence-derived threat issues that require deviations from or synthesis of policies that can have national implications.
  • Serves as the security program manager and as a recognized technical authority on Information Protection issues.
  • Plans, organizes, and directs the program protection planning actives of the program, its facilities and weapon systems at contractor and other government locations ensuring that all elements of protection complies with legal and regulatory requirements and meets customer needs throughout the program.


Requirements

Conditions of Employment

  • U.S. Citizenship Required
  • Telework may be authorized.
  • 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/
  • The employee is required to obtain and maintain security clearance commensurate with position sensitivity code.
  • Locations are not negotiable. The actual duty locations available may be located on the Air Force Civilian Service website.
  • This is designated Drug Testing Position
  • This is a non-supervisory position. However, the incumbent does lead multiple security contractors in executing mission requirements.
  • For additional information on direct hire opportunities with the Air Force please go to https://afciviliancareers.com/find-a-job/
  • Full/part-time employees occupying direct childcare positions are eligible for discounts IAW DAF AFSVC/CC Memo, 30 Sep 22; first child 100% / each additional child 25%. Other assigned CYP and FCC personnel are eligible for 25% discount.
  • The employee may be required to travel in military and/or commercial aircraft to perform temporary duty assignments.
  • Work may occasionally require the employee to work outside the normal business hours.
  • This position is designated national security position.
  • DoD Security Fundamentals Professional Cert and Security Program Integration Professional Cert conferrals are required within 2 years of EOD or initial assignment to this position IAW DOD 3305.13-M, DoD Security Accreditation and Certification
  • The listed certification requirements may not be deleted or modified without the written approval of the AF Security Functional Authority (SAF/AA) or their delegated security career field representative.
  • This certification requirement only applies to employees assigned to an indexed CPD or SCPD position on or after 14 March 2016. Incumbent employees assigned on or before 13 March 2016 are not required to obtain the DoD certification(s) listed above.


Qualifications

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Experience requirements are described in the Office of Personnel Management (OPM) Qualification Standards for General Schedule Positions, Standard for Administrative and Management Positions

KNOWLEDGE SKILLS AND ABILITIES (KSAs):

1. Expert knowledge and mastery of a wide range of security specialties, concepts, principles, criteria, requirements, technology and practices.

2. Expert knowledge of the intelligence enterprise to support and promote information sharing and strategies.

3. Mastery of information security concepts, principles, and practices to analyze, and resolve issues.

4. Expert knowledge in analytical theories, processes, programs and practices.

5. Sophisticated understanding and skill in applying broad or in-depth expertise in highly complex and ambiguous situations.

6. Strong writing and oral communication skills to inform and persuade.

  • Benefits

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How You Will Be Evaluated

You will be evaluated for this job based on how well you meet the qualifications above.

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  • Benefits

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  • Required Documents

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    If you are relying on your education to meet qualification requirements:


    Education must be accredited by an accrediting institution recognized by the U.S. Department of Education in order for it to be credited towards qualifications. Therefore, provide only the attendance and/or degrees from
    schools accredited by accrediting institutions recognized by the U.S. Department of Education.

    Failure to provide all of the required information as stated in this vacancy announcement may result in an ineligible rating or may affect the overall rating.
  • How to Apply

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    Click APPLY NOW to complete an application and upload resume (PDF or Word Doc) and/or additional documents (Transcripts, certifications, Vet Docs (DD214), SF-50). The vacancy may also be viewed on LinkedIn.

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    Equal Opportunity Employer. U.S. citizenship required. Must be of legal working age.

    Agency contact information



    Jessica Ortiz


    Phone

    312-674-0642

    Email

    jessica.ortiz.6@us.af.mil

    Address

    EHA DHA

    550 C Street West

    JBSA Randolph AFB, TX 78150

    US

    Next steps

    For additional information on direct hire opportunities with the Air Force please click here.
  • Fair and Transparent

    The Federal hiring process is set up to be fair and transparent. Please read the following guidance.

    • Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) Policy
    • Criminal history inquiries
    • Reasonable accommodation policy
    • Financial suitability
    • Selective Service
    • New employee probationary period
    • Signature and false statements
    • Privacy Act
    • Social security number request


Required Documents

For additional information on direct hire opportunities with the Air Force please click here.


If you are relying on your education to meet qualification requirements:


Education must be accredited by an accrediting institution recognized by the U.S. Department of Education in order for it to be credited towards qualifications. Therefore, provide only the attendance and/or degrees from
schools accredited by accrediting institutions recognized by the U.S. Department of Education.

Failure to provide all of the required information as stated in this vacancy announcement may result in an ineligible rating or may affect the overall rating.

How to Apply

For additional information on direct hire opportunities with the Air Force please click here.

Click APPLY NOW to complete an application and upload resume (PDF or Word Doc) and/or additional documents (Transcripts, certifications, Vet Docs (DD214), SF-50). The vacancy may also be viewed on LinkedIn.

To receive additional information about current and future job openings with AFCS via email notification, please register at www.Afciviliancareers.com and sign up to "Get Career Updates."

Equal Opportunity Employer. U.S. citizenship required. Must be of legal working age.

Agency contact information



Jessica Ortiz


Phone

312-674-0642

Email

jessica.ortiz.6@us.af.mil

Address

EHA DHA

550 C Street West

JBSA Randolph AFB, TX 78150

US

Next steps

For additional information on direct hire opportunities with the Air Force please click here.

Fair & Transparent

The Federal hiring process is set up to be fair and transparent. Please read the following guidance.

  • Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) Policy
  • Reasonable accommodation policy
  • Criminal history inquiries
  • Financial suitability
  • Selective Service
  • New employee probationary period
  • Signature and false statements
  • Privacy Act
  • Social security number request

Created: 2024-05-19
Reference: 791952200
Country: United States
State: Virginia
City: Arlington
ZIP: 22209


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