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SECURITY SPECIALIST

Air Combat Command

Department of the Air Force

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Location

Salary

$74,678 - $97,087

per year

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GS-9 Pay Grade

Base salary range: $51,332 - $66,732

Typical requirements: 1 year specialized experience at GS-8. Master's degree or 2 years graduate study.

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

Job Description

Summary

This job involves managing security programs for information, industrial operations, and personnel to protect sensitive military activities at an Air Force wing in Florida.

The role requires reviewing security plans, guiding contractors and officials on policies, and ensuring compliance with classification rules.

It's a good fit for someone with experience in security analysis and a background in defense or government settings who enjoys problem-solving and teamwork.

Key Requirements

  • One year of specialized experience at GS-9 level or equivalent, involving security concepts, principles, and practices
  • Knowledge of information, industrial, operational, and personnel security programs
  • Ability to analyze and resolve complex security problems and develop guidance for policies and procedures
  • Ph.D. or equivalent doctoral degree, or 3 years of graduate education in a related field (transcripts required), or a combination of education and experience
  • Federal time-in-grade requirement: One year at GS-9 if currently or recently in a GS position
  • Knowledge of security classification methods and eligibility for access to classified information
  • Strong oral and written communication skills, plus ability to build professional relationships

Full Job Description

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The primary purpose or this position is to serve as a security specialist, providing Information, Industrial, operational and personnel security program functions in support of the 53d Wing.

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.

SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE: Applicants must have at least one (1) year of specialized experience at the next lower grade GS-09, or equivalent in other pay systems.

Examples of specialized experience includes applying knowledge of a wide range of security concepts, principles.

and practices to review, independently analyze, and resolve difficult and complex security problems; apply policy direction to contractors and government/military officials, and develop guidance for applying security policy, procedures, techniques, equipment.

and methods to a variety of work situations and various levels or degrees of security controls; Knowledge of a broad range of security program relationships, and expertise in information, personnel, and industrial security to effectively implement and administer applicable security programs and/or coordinate with other specialized security programs; Knowledge of security classification methods, concepts, and eligibility for access to classified or sensitive information to review plans for proposed or new projects, organizations, and/or missions to assure the presence of adequate planning for information security and other controls.

OR EDUCATION: Ph.D. or equivalent doctoral degree or 3 full years of progressively higher level graduate education leading to such a degree or LL.M., if related.

NOTE: You must submit a copy of your transcripts.

OR COMBINATION OF EXPERIENCE AND EDUCATION: A combination of education and experience may be used to qualify for this position as long as the computed percentage of the requirements is at least 100%.

NOTE: You must submit a copy of your transcripts.

FEDERAL TIME-IN-GRADE (TIG) REQUIREMENT FOR GENERAL SCHEDULE (GS) POSITIONS: Merit promotion applicants must meet applicable time-in-grade requirements to be considered eligible.

One year at the GS-09 level is required to meet the time-in-grade requirements for the GS-11 level. TIG applies if you are in a current GS position or held a GS position within the previous 52 weeks.

NOTE: Applicants applying as VEOA candidates who are current GS civil service employees or are prior GS civil service employees within the past 52 weeks must also meet time-in-grade requirements.

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: Knowledge of information, industrial, operational, and personnel security concepts, principles, and practices to plan and implement security programs in these areas.

Knowledge of required 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 wing. 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.6.

Knowledge of SCI procedures. 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:

Implements and administers the Information Security Program for the wing. Administers the Industrial Security Program for the wing.

Implements and administers the Personnel Security Program for the wing. Administers the Operations Security (OPSEC) Program for the Wing.

Assists wing security managers in implementing security education and motivation programs.

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Posted on USAJOBS: 3/6/2026 | Added to FreshGovJobs: 3/7/2026

Source: USAJOBS | ID: 8I-AFPC-12904961-196709-NIM