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Security Specialist -- DIRECT HIRE AUTHORITY
Department of the Air Force - Agency Wide
Department of the Air Force
Job Description
Summary
This job involves managing security programs for classified information, industrial projects, and personnel at an Air Force installation in Georgia, ensuring protection of sensitive defense and intelligence work.
You'll advise on policies, develop procedures, and build relationships with various government organizations.
It's a great fit for someone with experience in security roles, especially in the military or federal agencies, who enjoys technical problem-solving and teamwork.
Key Requirements
- Knowledge of information, industrial, and personnel security principles to plan and implement programs
- Expertise in security training concepts and practices to support internal programs
- Skills in developing, analyzing, and evaluating security programs to meet mission needs
- Strong oral and written communication abilities for clear and accurate reporting
- Ability to build effective professional relationships with coworkers, customers, and external organizations
- Experience administering DoD, USAF, and MAJCOM security policies and procedures
- Background as a Security Specialist, ideally in the US Air Force
Full Job Description
The Air Force offers qualified applicants opportunities to be hired for certain occupations covered by Direct Hire Authorities (DHA).
The use of DHA is a fast-track method of hiring applicants from the public with no prior federal status using a non-traditional method of recruitment.
To find additional information on "What Is DHA" and to view and/or apply to current DHA opportunities listed on Air Force Civilian Service's "Direct Hire Job Board", please click here.
For additional information on direct hire opportunities with the Air Force please click here.
Experience requirements are described in the Office of Personnel Management (OPM) Qualification Standards for General Schedule Positions, Administrative and Management Positions.
In this position you will serve as the technical expert assigned within an Installation Information Protection Office.
You will advise personnel from multiple specialized information protection and security programs supporting major DoD, USAF, other Federal Agencies and Foreign Government Research, Development, Test and Evaluation (RDT&E) classified and highly sensitive defense acquisition and intelligence programs.
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 information, industrial, and personnel 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 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.
Ideal Candidate: Currently serving as a Security Specialist within the US Air Force Major Duties:
For additional information on direct hire opportunities with the Air Force please click here. 1.
Administers the Installation Information Security program to include DoD, USAF, and MAJCOM policies and implements Installation procedures for the classification and protection of classified national defense and other sensitive information.
2. Administers the Installation Industrial Security program, provides technical guidance in development of program/project/activity specific requirements. 3.
Administers the Installation Personnel Security Program to include DoD, USAF, and MAJCOM policies and implements host Installation procedures for managing the Personnel Security Program. 4.
Represents organization with DoD, USAF, HQ AFMC and various Center organizations, establishes, develops, and maintains effective working relationships with these organizations.
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