SECURITY SPECIALIST- DIRECT HIRE AUTHORITY

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The primary purpose of this position is to manage organization's security program in order to effectively ensure all personnel are trained/aware of their security roles, responsibilities, and accountabilities; make personnel aware of threats, and/or provide security response options for enhancing security and addressing security concerns.

Experience requirements are 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 1 year (52 weeks) of specialized experience at the next lower broadband NH-02, equivalent to the next lower grade GS-11 or equivalent in other pay systems.

Specialized experience is experience in planning, implementing, and administering security programs in areas such as physical, information, industrial, personnel, and operations security.

This includes developing, analyzing, and evaluating security programs to meet mission requirements and improve the security for the organization.

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.

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.

Knowledge of physical, information, industrial, personnel, and operations security concepts, principles, and practices to plan and implement security programs in these areas. 2.

Knowledge of security training concepts, programs, procedures, and practices to assist managers in establishing and operating internal security programs. 3.

Skill in developing, analyzing, and evaluating security programs to meet mission requirements and improve the security program for the installation and supported organizations. 4.

Ability to communicate orally and in writing, clearly, concisely, and accurately. 5.

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

This is an open continuous announcement and will be used to fill vacancies as openings occur.

To receive consideration for vacancies, applicants must submit complete applications prior to the established cut-off date(s).

Application initial cut-off date is 08 JUL 2026, applications received after this date will be considered only if needed for future vacancies. You are encouraged to apply as early as possible.

This announcement will remain open until the closing date indicated; however, those who apply after the cut-off date will be considered for referral to the hiring manager only if no selection is made from the initial group or if additional vacancies occur and the initial referral list yielded an insufficient number of candidates.

If you make corrections and resubmit your application, the date the application is last submitted will be used to determine those who are considered to have met the cut-off date.

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:

DUTY 1: Administers the Information Security program for the organization.

Administers DoD, USAF, and MAJCOM policies and implements procedures for the classification and protection of classified national defense and other sensitive information, originate or controlled by the organization.

DUTY 2: Administers the Industrial Security program.

Provides technical guidance in development of program/project/activity specific requirements in conjunction with Contracting Officers to ensure all solicitations and contracts include the appropriate security clauses and language.

DUTY 3: Administers the Personnel Security Program. Administers DoD, USAF, and MAJCOM policies and implements procedures for managing the Personnel Security program.

DUTY 4: Provides organization OPSEC guidance. Establishes policies and procedures for accomplishment of OPSEC activities.

Applies information protection principles to effectively mitigate OPSEC vulnerabilities across the organization/program/system as applicable.

DUTY 5: Implements and administers the Physical Security Program. Implements DOD, USAF, and MAJCOM policies and develops local procedures for assigned facilities.

Evaluates new or different types of security systems and equipment for application within the organization. DUTY 6: Represents organization with DoD, USAF, HQ AFMC and various Center organizations.

Establishes, develops, and maintains effective working relationships with these organizations.