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SECURITY SPECIALIST

Air Force Materiel Command

Department of the Air Force

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$91,779 - $141,880

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GS-11 Pay Grade

Base salary range: $62,107 - $80,737

Typical requirements: 1 year specialized experience at GS-10. Ph.D. or equivalent doctoral degree, or 3 years graduate study.

Note: Actual salary includes locality pay (15-40%+ depending on location).

Job Description

Summary

This job involves working as a security expert for the Air Force, focusing on protecting bases and missions from threats like terrorism by coordinating programs, assessing risks, and recommending improvements.

A good fit would be someone with hands-on experience in military security operations, strong organizational skills, and the ability to quickly learn and manage resources in a fast-paced headquarters environment.

Key Requirements

  • At least 1 year of specialized experience in antiterrorism coordination, policy implementation, and vulnerability assessments (equivalent to GS-9 level)
  • Extensive knowledge of Air Force and DoD security programs, including risk management and force protection principles
  • Familiarity with security force policies, directives, and procedures
  • Knowledge of force protection equipment, tactics, and counter-unmanned aerial systems (sUAS) techniques
  • Ability to conduct program reviews, mission assurance assessments, and develop risk mitigation strategies
  • Experience in resource management, fiscal planning, and liaison roles between military commands
  • Strong organizational skills to manage tasks and provide customer service in a headquarters setting

Full Job Description

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The primary purpose of this position is to serve as the Security Specialist ensuring AFIMSC support to HQ Air Mobility Command (AMC).

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

Due to the use of 120-day rosters, this period of experience may be completed within 120 days of the closing date of this announcement.

To qualify for this position you must meet the qualification requirements listed below: SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE: Applicants must have or will have within 120 days of this announcement closing at least 1 year (52 weeks) of specialized experience at the next lower broadband NH-2, equivalent to the next lower grade GS-11 or equivalent in other pay systems.

Specialized experience is experience in expertise on the coordination of antiterrorism staff initiatives, implementation of policies and procedures including antiterrorism processes and assessments.

Conducts antiterrorism program reviews, vulnerability assessments, mission assurance assessments, and other surveys to identify and recommend strategic initiatives as needed.

Monitors threat assessment, asset criticality, vulnerability assessments, and exercises to assess risk to personnel and resources and to assist with development of risk mitigation strategies while providing great customer service.".

NOTE: Due to the use of 120-day rosters, this period of experience may be completed within 120 days of the closing date of this announcement.

Ideal Candidate Statement -The ideal candidate will have both base-level and intermediate headquarters level knowledge, skills and experience with USAF Security Forces enterprise and be able to assume liaison responsibilities between AMC and HQ AFIMSC for all Security Forces Installation and Mission Support matters within the first 30 days of employment in this position.

Within 90 days, the candidate will be expected to manage Security Forces resources, review and validate fiscal-year execution plans, advocate for mission-critical projects, conduct comprehensive antiterrorism (AT) assessments and program reviews, and serve as the course coordinator for AT Level II training.

The candidate must also be capable of directing AMC's Security Forces MPA program, forecasting requirements, and validating taskings in alignment with AMC priorities.

Prior experience leading Security Forces operations, resource management, antiterrorism (AT), mission assurance, or MAJCOM-level staff work is highly desirable.

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 a wide range of security specialties, concepts, principles, criteria, requirements, technology, and practices as they relate to Antiterrorism and Force Protection. 2.

Extensive knowledge of DoD and Air Force physical security programs to include risk management methodology, analytical and evaluative methods and techniques to conduct survey studies, accomplish projects, and evaluate management of Antiterrorism programs.

3. Knowledge of security force programs and governing policies, directives, instructions, and procedures. 4.

Knowledge of force protection and security equipment, devices, systems, tactics, techniques, and procedures. 5.

Knowledge of counter sUAS equipment, devices, systems, tactics, techniques, and procedures. 6. Ability to effectively manage and organize various program activities and tasks.

Be familiar with administrative requirements of HQ AMC and HQ AFIMSC. PART-TIME OR UNPAID EXPERIENCE: Credit will be given for appropriate unpaid and or part-time work.

You must clearly identify the duties and responsibilities in each position held and the total number of hours per week.

VOLUNTEER WORK EXPERIENCE: Refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service Programs (i.e., Peace Corps, AmeriCorps) and other organizations (e.g., professional; philanthropic; religious; spiritual; community; student and social).

Volunteer work helps build critical competencies, knowledge and skills that can provide valuable training and experience that translates directly to paid employment.

You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience. Major Duties:

1. Serves as the Detachment subject matter expert on antiterrorism and force protection requirements, policy, procedures, and program status. 2.

Responsible for the overall implementation, oversight, and centralized control of AMC's antiterrorism and force protection programs. 3.

Provides oversight on all Installation and Mission Support activities related to AFIMSC support for AMC Security Forces Squadrons and keeps both AMC/A4S and the Detachment Commander informed of any issues affecting mission accomplishment.

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Posted on USAJOBS: 2/5/2026 | Added to FreshGovJobs: 2/6/2026

Source: USAJOBS | ID: AFMC-12866772-080639-9S-ARF