Supervisory Security Officer - DIRECT HIRE AUTHORITY

Summary

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In this position you will exercise first level supervisory authorities providing planning, directing, organizing, and exercising managerial oversight over nonsupervisory Security, Information Systems, Intelligence Analysis personnel and other organizational functions.

This job is open to

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

Duties

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• Plans work to be accomplished by subordinates, sets and adjusts short/long-term priorities, and prepares schedules for completion of work. Assigns work to subordinates based on priorities, selective consideration of the difficulty and requirements of assignments, and the capabilities of employees. Evaluates work performance of subordinates. Gives advice, counsel, or instruction to employees on both work and administrative matters. Interviews candidates for positions; recommends appointment, promotion, or reassignment.
• Plans, organizes, and oversees the activities of the unit. Develops goals and objectives that integrate the overall implementation and administration of security processes for Physical Security, Industrial Security and Information Security of the unit.
• Plans, organizes, and oversees the implementation and administration of the Personnel Security Program. Establishes local procedures for processing access requests for military, civilian and contractor personnel. Initiates and reviews all requests for personnel security investigations consistent with current directives. Manages the classification management program and supports Special Access Program Manager in developing classification guidance and making personnel security decisions.

Requirements

Conditions of Employment

• U.S. Citizenship Required
• Eligible for situational telework only, including Emergency and Office of Personnel Management (OPM) prescribed "Unscheduled Telework"
• 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/
• Must obtain and maintain eligibility for Top Secret security clearance and Special Access Program accesses.
• This is a designated Drug Testing Position.
• Supervisory requirements may be required depending upon the position being filled.
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• Employee may be required to take a random counter-intelligence polygraph and submit to background checks as a condition of employment and/or continued access to SAPs.
• Department of Defense Security Fundamentals Professional Certification, Security Asset Protection Professional Certification, and Special Program Security Certification conferrals are required
• within 2 years of the established employee EOD or initial assignment date. Accordance with 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.
• This position MAY be eligible for a recruitment/relocation incentive. Specifics will be discussed with the Selecting Official.

Qualifications

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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-02 or equivalent to the next lower grade GS-11 in the Federal Service. Specialized experiences is providing specialized knowledge/technical expertise for cybersecurity T&E of aircraft and weapons systems; and operates and maintains the Test, Techniques, and Training (T3) Cybersecurity Laboratory within the T&E Modeling and Simulation (TEMS) facility; serves as a personnel security specialist responsible for personnel and program security documentation.

Desired Skills:

• 2 years of experience effectively supervising employees and teams by practicing and complying with security requirements; fiscal/resource constraints; change management principles.
• Experience in the analysis, development, implementation, maintenance, and enhancement of the information systems security program, policies, procedures, and tools is highly desired.
• Experience in the management of long- or short-range programmatic resources (finances, manpower, and facility requirements), planning and integration is highly desired.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

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. Ability to establish effective professional working relationships with co-workers and customer, contributing to a cooperative working environment and successful accomplishment of the mission.
4. Skill in developing, analyzing and evaluating SAP security programs to meet mission requirements and improve the security program for the organization.
5. Ability to plan, organize work, and meet deadlines.

Additional information

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

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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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  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.
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  Equal Opportunity Employer. U.S. citizenship required. Must be of legal working age.
  
  Agency contact information
  
  Air Force Test Center Recruitment
  
  Email
  
  AFTC.Enterprise.Recruiting@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.
  
  
  • Criminal history inquiries
  • Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) Policy
  • Financial suitability
  • New employee probationary period
  • Privacy Act
  • Reasonable accommodation policy
  • Selective Service
  • Signature and false statements
  • Social security number request

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

Ensure you click the READ MORE below to open the frame and then 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).

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."

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

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

Agency contact information

Air Force Test Center Recruitment

Email

AFTC.Enterprise.Recruiting@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.

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