Security Specialist

Overview

The primary purpose of this position is to serve as the Senior Security Specialist. It involves providing management oversight for information systems and personnel security program policies in support of USAF, DoD, and National level Special Access Programs (SAPs). The Senior Security Specialist advises AFOSI/PJ senior leadership on major USAF capability requirements and ensures SAP Information Protection procedures are followed.

• Provides direction and guidance for the Information Security Program for Special Access Programs (SAPs) as designated by the Secretary of the Air Force. Implements and administers the SAP information security program.
• Directs the Administration of the Information Systems Security Program. Directs the administration of a USAF-wide classification Special Access Information System Security Program.
• Directs the Personnel Security Program. Provides policy interpretation and guidance for the Personnel Security Program for the System Program Officers, government agencies and all entities involved in the SAP.
• Directs the Physical Security Program. Ensures appropriate documentation and accreditation of Special Access Program Facilities (SAPF) are performed.
• Provides policy oversight and interpretation to staff agency security managers and Contractor Program Security Officers (CPSO) in implementing security education and motivation programs.

• U.S. Citizenship Required.
• All new DCIPS employees are required to complete a two-year DCIPS trial period.
• If authorized, PCS will be paid IAW JTR and AF Regulations. If receiving an authorized PCS, you may be subject to completing/signing a CONUS agreement. More information on PCS requirements, may be found at:
• This position is subject to provisions of the DoD Priority Placement Program.
• Must be registered for Selective Service, see Legal and Regulatory Guide.
• Employee may be required to work other than normal duty hours, to include evenings, weekends and/or holidays.
• The employee will be required to work overtime as dictated by mission requirements.
• Employee must maintain current certifications.
• Disclosure of Political Appointments.
• Direct Deposit:
  All federal employees are required to have direct deposit.
• Advance in hire may be authorized if there is demonstrable proof provided on your resume.
• Leave accrual may be authorized upon request.
• Depending on the type of position (competitive/excepted) you are selected for, you will be required to serve a 1-year probationary period OR 2-year trial period.
• Upon completion of your probationary/trial period, your employment will be terminated unless you receive certification, in writing, that your continued employment advances the public interest.
• Incumbent will be subject to psychological screening / Counterintelligence Scope Polygraph as an inherent primary requirement of their position.
• The employee may be required to travel in military and/or commercial aircraft to perform temporary duty assignments.
• The work requires the employee to drive a motor vehicle. An appropriate, valid driver's license is required for the position.
• Professional staff (pro-staff) Suitability Investigations (PSI):
  The incumbent must undergo an internal background investigation by AFOSI and must be approved for duty by the Commander of AFOSI or the Commander's designated representative(s).