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USAJOBS · 19 hours ago

SECURITY SPECIALIST- DIRECT HIRE AUTHORITY

Multiple Locations, USA

Full-time

Onsite

Entry, Mid Level

$76K/yr - $118K/yr

1+ years exp

USAJOBS is seeking a Security Specialist to provide expert technical advice and expertise in managing security programs. The role involves mitigating risks related to classified information and ensuring compliance with security requirements across various programs.

ConsultingGovernmentHuman ResourcesInformation TechnologyInternetStaffing Agency

No H1B

Security Clearance Required

U.S. Citizen Only

Responsibilities

Plans, organizes, and manages the security activities of assigned programs at contractor and government locations ensuring that all elements of protection complies with legal and regulatory requirements and meets customer needs throughout the program. As the security technical expert for these systems, the incumbent is responsible for the development of policy for the protection of assigned programs Air Force-wide including at contractor and other DoD activities

Administers the physical, information, industrial, personnel, and operations security programs as applied to assigned activities/systems. Ensures all training is conducted in accordance with appropriate directives and is documented

Administers Program Protection Planning efforts. Identifies and validates mission security needs through evaluation or development of security elements of applicable program. Identifies program funding for program protection planning and system security activities and system components

Represents organization with DoD, USAF, HQ AFMC and various Center organizations as well as government customers and contracted organizations. Establishes, develops, and maintains effective working relationships with these organizations

Qualification

Security program managementPolicy developmentRisk managementSecurity trainingProgram protection planningAnalytical skillsCommunication skillsRelationship building

Required

U.S. Citizenship is required

Males must be registered for Selective Service

Selectee is expected to be granted with and/or maintain the appropriate security clearance required for the position

Employee must maintain current certifications

This position may require drug testing, and the candidate may be subject to passing a drug test upon selection

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

Selectee may be required to serve a probationary or trial period

All federal employees are required to have direct deposit

Department of Defense Security Fundamentals Professional Certification and Security Asset Protection Professional Certification conferrals are required within 2 years of the established employee EOD or initial assignment date to this position

FMS Security Specialists are required to obtain and maintain work level appropriate Security Cooperation Workforce Development training and certification

SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE: Applicants must have, within 120 days of this announcement, at least one (1) year of specialized experience at the next lower broadband NH-02, equivalent to the next to lower grade GS-11 or equivalent in the Federal Service. Specialized experience must include development and implementation of policies, procedures, standards, training, and methods for identifying and protecting information, personnel, property, facilities, operations, or material from unauthorized disclosure, misuse, theft, assault, vandalism, espionage, sabotage, or loss

Knowledge of physical, information, industrial, personnel, and operations security concepts, principles, and practices to plan and implement security programs in these areas

Knowledge of security training concepts, programs, procedures, and practices to assist managers in establishing and operating internal security programs

Skill in developing, analyzing, and evaluating security programs to meet mission requirements and improve the security program for the installation and supported organizations

Ability to communicate orally and in writing, clearly, concisely, and accurately

Ability to establish effective professional working relationships with coworkers and customers, contributing to a cooperative working environment and successful accomplishment of the mission

Knowledge of program protection, system security, technology assessment and control, foreign military sales, information, industrial, and personal security concepts, principles, and practices to plan and implement security programs in these areas

Knowledge of security training concepts, programs, procedures, and practices relevant to area of Security Specialty. Expertise in developing, analyzing, and evaluating security programs to meet mission requirements in support of leadership team(s)