SECURITY SPECIALIST- DIRECT HIRE AUTHORITY

United States Air Force

MA

JOB DETAILS
SALARY
SKILLS
Computer Security, Customer Relations, Financial Disclosure, Information/Data Security (InfoSec), Legal, Operations Security (OPSEC), Organizational Development/Management, People Management, Physical Security, Policy Development, Policy Implementation, Presentation/Verbal Skills, Procedure Development, Procedure Implementation, Program Evaluation, Project Development, Regulations, Reimbursement, Security Analysis, Security Clearance, Security Equipment, Security Monitoring, Staff Training, Technical Leadership, Training/Teaching, United States Air Force (USAF), United States Citizen, United States Department of Defense (DoD), Volunteer Experience, Work From Home, Writing Skills
LOCATION
MA
POSTED
30+ days ago

Summary\n \nClick on "Learn more about this agency" button below to view Eligibilities being considered and other IMPORTANT information.\n \nThe 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.\n \nSummary\n \nClick on "Learn more about this agency" button below to view Eligibilities being considered and other IMPORTANT information.\n \nThe 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.\n \nOverview\n \nHelp\n \nAccepting applications\n \nOpen & closing dates\n \n03/10/2026 to 07/08/2026\n \nSalary $101,375 to - $156,715 per year Pay scale & grade NH 3\n \nLocation\n \nFEW vacancies in the following location:\n \nHanscom AFB, MA\n \nRemote job No Telework eligible No Travel Required Occasional travel - You may be expected to travel for this position. Relocation expenses reimbursed No Appointment type Permanent Work schedule Full-time Service Competitive\n \nPromotion potential\n \nNone\n \nJob family (Series)\n\n 0080 Security Administration \n \nSupervisory status No Security clearance Other Drug test Yes Financial disclosure No Bargaining unit status No\n \nAnnouncement number AFMC-008003-12905258-GSV Control number 860569000\n \nThis job is open to\n \nHelp\n \nThe public\n \nU.S. Citizens, Nationals or those who owe allegiance to the U.S.\n \nClarification from the agency\n \nThis job announcement will be used to gather applications that may or may not result in a referral or selection.\n \nDuties\n \nHelp\n \nDUTY 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.\n \nDUTY 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.\n \nDUTY 3: Administers the Personnel Security Program. Administers DoD, USAF, and MAJCOM policies and implements procedures for managing the Personnel Security program.\n \nDUTY 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.\n \nDUTY 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.\n \nDUTY 6: Represents organization with DoD, USAF, HQ AFMC and various Center organizations. Establishes, develops, and maintains effective working relationships with these organizations. \n \nRequirements\n \nHelp\n \nConditions of employment\n\n U.S. Citizenship is required\n Males must be registered for Selective Service, see Legal and Regulatory Guidance\n 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: https://afciviliancareers.com/regulatory/\n This posn is subject to provisions of the DoD Priority Placement Program\n For more information on Acq Demo please go to DoD AcqDemo Homepage http://acqdemo.hci.mil/ and Fact Sheet http://acqdemo.hci.mil/faq.html\n Recruitment incentives may be authorized\n The employee is required to obtain and maintain a security clearance commensurate with the position's sensitivity code.\n Employee must maintain current certifications\n Position may be subject to random drug testing\n Disclosure of Political Appointments\n All federal employees are required to have direct deposit.\n This announcement may result in a 120-day register that may be used to fill like vacancies for 120 days after the closing date. Applicants may be referred for consideration as vacancies occur.\n 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.\n 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.\n This position meets the administrative exemption criteria for the Fair Labor Standards Act (5 CFR 551.206).\n Work may occasionally require travel away from the normal duty station on military or commercial aircraft.\n Work may occasionally require the employee to work outside the normal business hours.\n This position is designated as a national security position.\n Department of Defense Security Fundamentals Professional Certification and Security Asset Protection Professional Certification conferrals are required within 2 years of the established employee EOD or initial assignment date to this position.\n* Position is designated special-sensitive and requires eligibility for access to (SCI), other intelligence-related Special Sensitive information, or involvement in Top Secret (SAP) to fully perform the duties and responsibilities of the position.\n \nQualifications\n \nExperience requirements are described in the Office of Personnel Management (OPM) Qualification Standards for General Schedule Positions, Administrative and Management Positions.\n \nSPECIALIZED 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.\n \nNOTE: 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.\n \nKNOWLEDGE, 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:\n \n1. Knowledge of physical, information, industrial, personnel, and operations security concepts, principles, and practices to plan and implement security programs in these areas.\n \n2. Knowledge of security training concepts, programs, procedures, and practices to assist managers in establishing and operating internal security programs.\n \n3. Skill in developing, analyzing, and evaluating security programs to meet mission requirements and improve the security program for the installation and supported organizations.\n \n4. Ability to communicate orally and in writing, clearly, concisely, and accurately.\n \n5. Ability to establish effective professional working relationships with coworkers and customers, contributing to a cooperative working environment and successful accomplishment of the mission.\n \nThis 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.\n \nPART-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.\n \nVOLUNTEER 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. \n \nEducation\n \nARE YOU USING YOUR EDUCATION TO QUALIFY? If position has a positive degree requirement or education forms the basis for qualifications, you MUST submit transcriptswith the application. Official transcripts are not required at the time of application; however, if position has a positive degree requirement, qualifying based on education alone or in combination with experience; transcripts must be verified prior to appointment. An accrediting institution recognized by the U.S. Department of Education must accredit education. Click here to check accreditation.\n \nFOREIGN EDUCATION: Education completed in foreign colleges or universities may be used to meet the requirements. You must show proof the education credentials have been deemed to be at least equivalent to that gained in conventional U.S. education program. It is your responsibility to provide such evidence when applying. \n \nAdditional information\n \nThis is an acquisition demonstration project position NH-03 equivalent to a GS-12 to GS-13.\n \nInteragency Career Transition Assistance Program (ICTAP): For information on\n\n

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