SECURITY SPECIALIST

Click on "Learn more about this agency" button below for IMPORTANT additional information. The primary purpose of this position is: To serve as the AETC Security Specialist, functional expert and advisor, for all AETC Sensitive Compartmented Information (SCI) security matters and to protect the command from espionage, terrorism, and threats of unauthorized disclosure and/or compromise of information considered vital to Air Education and Training Command (AETC) mission interests.

**Qualifications:**
This is a GG-13 position in the Defense Civilian Intelligence Personnel System (DCIPS). The GG-13 duties for the "Professional" work category are at the "Full Performance" work level and are equivalent to those at the GS-13 level. The selectee's salary will be set within the grade equivalent to a GS/GG grade based on the selectee's qualifications in relation to the job. To qualify, you must meet the specialized experience requirements describes in the Office of Personnel Management (OPM) Qualification Standards for General Schedule Positions, Administrative and Management Positions. EXPERIENCE REQUIRED: Your resume must reflect the quality level of experience which demonstrates the possession of the knowledge, skills, abilities, and competencies necessary for successful job performance required for this position. Examples of creditable experience include: knowledge of a wide range of security concepts, principles, and practices which include Executive Orders, National Security Directives, Intelligence Community Directives (ICDs), DoD manuals and directives, and AirForce Instructions and Manuals (AFIs/AFMANs); to include agency and MAJCOM-supplemented manuals or operating instructions pertaining to SCI and personnel security programs. Incumbent must have thorough knowledge and understand the process of establishing, maintaining, and managing SCI billets, review billet justifications adequacy, prepare supporting documentation for AETC/A2 signature, monitor USAF and contractor SC indoctrinations and debriefs, and prepare sensitive personnel security reports. Note: Creditable experience may include previous military experience, experience gained in the private sector, or experience gained in another government agency. AND KNOWLEDGE, 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: 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 required security training concepts, programs, procedures and practices to assist managers in complying with established security programs. 3. Knowledge of security programs interrelationships to coordinate the objectives and plans of two or more specialized programs to support and promote information sharing and strategies. 4. Skill in developing, analyzing, and evaluating multiple security programs (Personnel, Physical, and Information) to meet mission requirements and improve organization security programs. 5. Ability to establish effective progression working relationships with coworkers and customers, contributing to a cooperative working environment and successful accomplishment of the mission. 6. Ability to communicate orally and in writing, clearly, concisely, and accurately to a large range of audiences CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT CONTINUED: Department of Defense Security Fundamentals Professional Certification (SFPC) conferral is required within 2years of the established employee EOD or initial assignment date to this position in accordance with DOD 3305.13-M, DoD Security Accreditation and Certification and AFI 36-2645, Security Professional Certification and Development. The listed certification requirements may not be deleted or modified without the written approval of the AF Security Functional Authority (SAF/AA) or their delegated security career field representative. The employee may be required to travel in military and/or commercial aircraft to perform temporary duty assign PART-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. VOLUNTEER 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.