Security Specialist

Summary

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Duties

The United States Space Force (USSF) at Vandenberg SFB, Lompoc, CA is searching for a Security Specialist to support, U.S. Space Force's Component Field Command (S4S) (NH-1101-04, GS-14/15 equivalent). Description: Headquarters and staff of S4S, whose mission is to plan, integrate, conduct, and assess global space operations in order to deliver combat relevant space capabilities to Combatant Commanders, Coalition partners, the Joint Force, and the Nation is searching for a well-qualified candidate to fill at Vandenberg SFB, CA. Purpose of position: To serve as the U.S. Space Forces Space (S4S) Commercial Integration Cell (CIC) Security Specialist. The candidate is a direct report to the Deputy Director, Special Security and Sensitive Programs. Responsible for command level management of subordinate organizations under S2S/CIC to protect resources from espionage, terrorism, and threats of unauthorized disclosure and/or compromise of information or material considered vital to the organization's mission, interest, national defense or national security. Develops, coordinates, and recommends courses of action and program oversight in support of security operations. Ideal Candidate: Expert knowledge of specific subject matter areas and facets of Sensitive Compartmented Information security (SCI), including Information protection, Physical Security, and Personnel Security. Expert knowledge of processes and procedures for implementation and execution of TEMPTEST requirements and related documentation, to include in depth knowledge of DIA accreditation, and the Interagency and military command relationships. Must have 10 years of management experience in DoW security enterprise. Experience at the next lower broadband/grade level (or equivalent) in performing major duties of this position may be considered. Knowledge, Skills & Abilities: 1. Knowledge of a wide range of security specialties, concepts, principles, criteria, requirements, technology, and practices. 2. Knowledge of the intelligence enterprise to support and promote information sharing and strategies. 3. Knowledge of required security training concepts, programs, procedures, and practices to assist managers in establishing and operating internal security programs. 4. Skill in the use of analytical principles, practices, and techniques to review and evaluate security programs to meet mission requirements and improve the security program for the organization. 5. Ability to establish effective professional working relationships with coworkers and customers, contributing to a cooperative working environment and successful accomplishment of the mission.

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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