Government SAP Security Officer, 20 SPSS

Summary

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Duties

The United States Space Force (USSF) at Eglin AFB, Site C-6, Freeport, FL is searching for a Government SAP Security Officer to support the 20 SPSS (NH-0080-03, GS-12/13 Equivalent). Description: Are you ready to take on a mission-critical role safeguarding the nation's space assets while living where others dream of vacationing? The 20th Space Surveillance Squadron, located on Florida's beautiful Emerald Coast, is searching for a dedicated Security Specialist to join our integrated team of uniformed Guardians, civil servants, and contractors. This is a unique opportunity to be at the forefront of Space Domain Awareness, contributing to a vital mission that supports Joint, U.S., Allied, and Coalition forces, all while enjoying the white sand beaches and vibrant communities of the Florida panhandle. As our primary Security Specialist, you will be the cornerstone of our security operations, serving as the key advisor for all specialized security programs, including Special Access Programs (SAP). You will be entrusted with developing and managing the policies that protect our most sensitive space acquisition and intelligence initiatives. This is more than just a job; it's a chance to apply your expertise in a high-impact environment, directly contributing to national security and the operational success of our advanced weapons systems. If you are a proactive and skilled security professional ready for a rewarding challenge, we invite you to bring your talents to our dynamic team. Ideal Candidate: The ideal candidate will possess a comprehensive background in security management, with demonstrated expertise in developing and managing Collateral, Special Compartmented Information (SCI), and Special Access Program (SAP) security programs. Required experience includes at least one year of successful Security Cooperation (SC) work and in-depth knowledge of SECRET, TOP SECRET (TS), SAP, and SCI security procedures. The candidate must be able to obtain and maintain a Top-Secret clearance with SCI eligibility and is required to complete the Department of War (DoW) Security Cooperation Workforce (SCW) Basic-level certification within one year of hiring, followed by 40 hours of continuing education every two years. Key Skills and Abilities: 1. Knowledge of a wide range of security concepts, principles, and practices to review, independently analyze, and resolve difficult and complex security problems; apply policy direction to contractors and government/military officials, and develop guidance for applying security policy, procedures, techniques, equipment, and methods to a variety of work situations and various levels or degrees of security controls. 2. Knowledge of a broad range of security program relationships, and proficiency in information, personnel, and industrial security to effectively implement and administer applicable security programs and/or coordinate with other specialized security programs. 3. Knowledge of security classification methods, concepts, and eligibility for access to classified or sensitive information to review plans for proposed or new projects, organizations, and/or missions to assure the presence of adequate planning for information security and other controls. 4. Knowledge of required TOP SECRET (TS), SAP, and sensitive compartmented information (SCI) security procedures. 5. Skill in planning, developing, analyzing, and evaluating security programs to meet mission requirements and improve the security program. 6. Ability to plan, organize work, and meet deadlines and ability to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing.

Qualifications and evaluation

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities (KSAs): Your qualifications will be evaluated on the basis of your level of knowledge, skills, abilities and/or competencies as related to the series and grade of the position being filled. Final qualifications determinations will be assessed based on OPM's General Schedule Qualifications Standards found here: Interviews: You will be contacted by e-mail and/or telephone if your application is identified as qualifying for a position being filled. An interview may be conducted. If interviewed, you will be asked to address the same knowledge, skills, abilities and/or competencies used to initially qualify your application for the position.

How to apply

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Required documents

Resume: You must submit a resume that may NOT exceed two pages, and the font size should not be smaller than 10 pts. You will not be considered for this vacancy if your resume exceeds two pages or is illegible/unreadable. Do NOT include photographs, inappropriate material, inappropriate content, nor personal information such as age, gender, religion, social security number, etc., on your resume. If the resume you submit contains such information you will not be considered for this vacancy. Your resume must provide: Personal information - your full name, email and mailing addresses, phone number Education information - the name of the school and the dates you attended Work experience - paid and unpaid work with the following information: Job title Detailed duties and accomplishments Employer's name and address Supervisor's name and phone number Starting and ending dates (If actual dates are not known, provide your best-estimated timeframes.) Hours per week Salary, if applicable Other qualifications - skills, certifications/licenses, honors, awards, special accomplishments, and job-related training courses College Transcripts (if applicable): Please see the Education section of this announcement for detailed information about transcripts.

Additional information

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