Security Specialist

OPEN: 20 May 2026 | CLOSES: 27 May 2026

Job Title:

Security Specialist M)

Location:

Missile Sustainment Division, Tinker Air Force Base, Oklahoma

Program:
Air Force Nuclear Weapons Center (AFNWC)

Position Type:
Full‑time, NH-0080-03.

Typical 2026 Salary Range: $89,508 - $138,370 (with locality).

• Architect Innovative Policy:
  Serve as the senior Subject Matter Expert, researching, developing, and recommending groundbreaking corporate practices and processes to modernize our security posture.
• Command Full‑Spectrum Security:
  Direct operations across a massive multidisciplinary landscape, including Physical, Personnel, Information, Industrial, Operations (OPSEC), and Communications Security (COMSEC), as well as Antiterrorism and Force Protection. Defend Elite Programs:
  Provide uncompromising security management and support for the organization’s critical mission, classified facilities, and material.
• Drive Core Security Operations:
  Oversee the essential generalized services that keep the workforce moving, including personnel clearance management, high‑impact security training, and rapid security incident response.
• Lead the team that forms the ultimate line of defense for our most vital national interests.

• Information Security experience.
• A broad technical background and related AF operational and acquisitions experience, including operations, research, analysis, and developmental planning.
• Ability to solve problems through innovative approaches.
• Excellent teamwork and communication skills to interface with internal and external stakeholders at all levels, independence, assertiveness, self‑reliance, and tenacity.
• Application of critical‑thinking skills, risk management, configuration management, and decision analysis.

• U.S. Citizenship.
• Eligible and maintain a TS/SCI clearance.
• At least 5 years of experience with multiple security disciplines and demonstrated expertise in security program management.
• Knowledge of government contractual practices and requirements for development and purchase of Air Force acquisition programs and/or supporting programs/projects; familiarity with Defense Industrial Base security organization, operations, and management practices is a plus.
• Knowledge in program protection, physical, system, information, industrial, personnel, communication, and operations security concepts, principles, and practices with collateral, and SCI programs; ability to plan, implement, and integrate security programs in these areas.
• Extensive knowledge of Air Force Acquisition Enterprise missions, functions, and structure.
• Demonstrated ability to develop, analyze, and evaluate security programs to meet mission requirements and improve the security program for assigned area.
• Excellent communication skills, both orally and in writing.
• Ability to establish effective professional working relationships with leadership, coworkers, and customers.
• Knowledge of nuclear system military standards and governing documents.
• Required to handle and safeguard sensitive and/or classified information in accordance with regulations to reduce potential compromise; employees must obtain and maintain the appropriate security clearance.
• This is a drug‑testing designated position; incumbent is subject to pre‑employment drug testing and random testing.
• Position may require up to 10% travel.
• Department of Defense Security Fundamentals Professional Certification (SFPC) conferral required within 2 years of the employee’s assignment date in accordance with DOD 3305.13‑M, AFI 36‑2645.

AFCS is Equal Opportunity Employer. Must be of legal working age.