Principal Security Assistant Security Clearance

Overview

Principal Security Assistant support the Aerospace Dominance Enabler Division (AFLCMC/ESDI) at Hill AFB, Ogden, Utah. The ADE Division provides acquisition, sustainment, and technical expertise to support numerous Air Force systems, including Electronic Warfare, Command and Control Systems, Advanced Radar Threat Systems, Air Combat Training and Aircrew Readiness, and many others across the USAF and joint service environments.

• U.S. Citizenship
• Top Secret clearance currently held and able to maintain
• Clearance:
  Must have and be able to maintain a Top Secret Clearance
• Experience:
  
  25 years in the respective technical/professional discipline, 15 years of which must be in the DoD
• Alternative: 30 years directly related experience, 20 years in the DoD
• Understanding of counterintelligence threats and trends
• Familiarity with DoD and Air Force security policies, manuals, directives, and instructions
• Experience with DISS, SCIF operations, and DD Form 254 processes
• Ability to handle sensitive information with discretion and sound judgment
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• SCIF Access Control & Management
• DISS System Proficiency
• DoD & Air Force Security Policy Compliance
• Secure Video Teleconferencing (SVTC) Operations
• Classified Information Safeguarding
• Strong collaboration skills across diverse stakeholders
• Ability to work in dynamic, high‑pressure environments
• Professional discretion with sensitive information
• Willingness to travel within the organization’s direct area of responsibility
• Willingness to adapt to contingency schedule if required by unit in unusual cases of emergency or critical mission support need
• Ability to identify classified documents/information and know proper safeguarding
• Must complete all required security training in accordance with DoD and Air Force regulations for those filling the role of security assistant

• Bachelor’s Degree in a related field
• 25 years of experience, 15 years in DoD (alternative 30 years with 20 in DoD)
• Understanding of counterintelligence threats and trends
• Familiarity with DoD and Air Force security policies, manuals, directives, and instructions
• Experience with DISS, SCIF operations, and DD Form 254 processes

• Provide Security Assistant support under the direction of Government Security Managers and Security Administrators
• Support collateral and Sensitive Compartmented Information (SCI) security programs
• Assist the Air Force Cognizant Security Authority (CSA) in execution of security oversight responsibilities
• Administer and maintain security programs involving information security, personnel security, operations security (OPSEC), industrial security, communications security (COMSEC), acquisition security, physical security, and anti‑terrorism/force protection
• Develop, review, and maintain Security Classification Guides (SCGs), Security Operating Procedures (SOPs), and related security documentation
• Support Program Protection Plan (PPP) development and implementation activities
• Assist with DD Form 254 preparation, review, coordination, and security requirements administration
• Process and manage personnel security actions utilizing DISS and other government security systems
• Conduct security inspections, self‑assessments, compliance reviews, and audit preparation activities
• Support SCIF, CAP, and secure facility operations, including access control, visitor management, and safeguarding classified information
• Identify, investigate, and report security incidents, violations, and vulnerabilities
• Provide security training, awareness briefings, and guidance to government and contractor personnel
• Support anti‑terrorism and force protection requirements as directed
• Coordinate with military personnel, government civilians, contractors, and external security organizations to ensure mission success