Today
Top Secret/SCI
Unspecified
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Chantilly, VA (On-Site/Office)
Duties
The United States Space Force (USSF) is searching for a Lead Security Programs Specialist, SSDP (NH-0080-03, GS-12/13 Equivalent)
Description:
Directs the National Capital Region (NCR) Security Program. Serves as the NCR Mission Support Office Regional Lead and acts on behalf of the SWAC/SSDP Director/Deputy Director, and SWAC/SSDP Director of Mission Support Office in all mission support office matters with responsibility for the efficient management and administrative direction of the organization. Responsible for the security management and oversight of all regional SAP, SCI and Collateral programs of the USSF's highest precedence controlled and classified programs as designated by the Secretary of the Air Force. Directs policies and procedures for investigating security incidents and provide for interim agency solutions, to include damage and risk assessments. Provides inputs to the MSO Directorate's yearly Work Plan and associated Spend Plan and coordinates plans/schedules with other NCR division chiefs and customers. Manages the integration, and coordination of the collective efforts of a multi-disciplined staff of contractors assigned to support programs. Establishes, revises, or reviews policies, procedures, and organization design for the National Capital Region (NCR) Misson Support Office (MSO) office. Provides oversight to organization personnel on local procedures for delegation and exercise of classification and declassification authority, development of classification guidance, document marking, safeguarding, and use. Ensures appropriate documentation and accreditations of Sensitive Compartmented Information Facilities (SCIF) and Special Access Program Facilities {SAPF) are performed. Oversees evaluation of existing security practices, provides recommendations for types of control requirements and procedures.
Ideal Candidate:
Security experience in Collateral, SCI and SAP with DoD and IC organizations is preferred.
Key Skills and Abilities:
1. Knowledge of governing laws, regulations, precedents and directives governing DoD security and/or intelligence programs.
2. Knowledge of DoD and DAF special access program security and SCI programs concepts and principles.
3. Skill in the use of analytical principles, practices, and techniques to review, evaluate, and apply several alternatives according to the security requirements for highly specific situations, availability of materials, relationships with other protective programs, and cost/benefit considerations
4. Ability to identify problems and develop innovative solutions.
5. Ability to gather, analyze, and present facts.
6. Ability to establish and maintain relationships with key individuals/groups outside immediate work unit.
7. Ability to execute projects and/or studies within established financial and time constraints
Requirements
Conditions of Employment
The 0080 series does not have an individual occupational requirement that must be met. You can view the experience level requirements here . Please scroll down to the 3rd section titled Administrative and Management Positions.
Additional information
Employed Annuitants (Reemployed Annuitants): Applicants in receipt of an annuity based on civilian employment in the Federal Service are subject to the DoD Policy on The Employment of Annuitants. Click here for more information.
Disabled veteran leave is available to a Federal employee hired on/after 5 Nov 2016, who is a veteran with a service-connected disability rating of 30% or more. For more information, click here .
You will be evaluated for this job based on how well you meet the qualifications above.
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.
Resume: You must submit a resume that provides:
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: 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.
If you are relying on your education to meet qualification requirements:
Education must be accredited by an accrediting institution recognized by the U.S. Department of Education in order for it to be credited towards qualifications. Therefore, provide only the attendance and/or degrees from schools accredited by accrediting institutions recognized by the U.S. Department of Education .
Failure to provide all of the required information as stated in this vacancy announcement may result in an ineligible rating or may affect the overall rating.
How to Apply
To submit your resume for this Direct Hire opportunity click here .
Agency contact information
US Space Force Enterprise Talent Management
Email HQ.USSF.TalentAcquisition@spaceforce.mil
Address USSF - United States Space Force Forces
1670 Space Force Pentagon
Washington, DC 20330
US
Next steps
For additional information on other USSF direct hire opportunities visit the Air Force Civilian Careers Space Force website and follow USSF on LinkedIn .
Fair & Transparent
The Federal hiring process is set up to be fair and transparent. Please read the following guidance.
The United States Space Force (USSF) is searching for a Lead Security Programs Specialist, SSDP (NH-0080-03, GS-12/13 Equivalent)
Description:
Directs the National Capital Region (NCR) Security Program. Serves as the NCR Mission Support Office Regional Lead and acts on behalf of the SWAC/SSDP Director/Deputy Director, and SWAC/SSDP Director of Mission Support Office in all mission support office matters with responsibility for the efficient management and administrative direction of the organization. Responsible for the security management and oversight of all regional SAP, SCI and Collateral programs of the USSF's highest precedence controlled and classified programs as designated by the Secretary of the Air Force. Directs policies and procedures for investigating security incidents and provide for interim agency solutions, to include damage and risk assessments. Provides inputs to the MSO Directorate's yearly Work Plan and associated Spend Plan and coordinates plans/schedules with other NCR division chiefs and customers. Manages the integration, and coordination of the collective efforts of a multi-disciplined staff of contractors assigned to support programs. Establishes, revises, or reviews policies, procedures, and organization design for the National Capital Region (NCR) Misson Support Office (MSO) office. Provides oversight to organization personnel on local procedures for delegation and exercise of classification and declassification authority, development of classification guidance, document marking, safeguarding, and use. Ensures appropriate documentation and accreditations of Sensitive Compartmented Information Facilities (SCIF) and Special Access Program Facilities {SAPF) are performed. Oversees evaluation of existing security practices, provides recommendations for types of control requirements and procedures.
Ideal Candidate:
Security experience in Collateral, SCI and SAP with DoD and IC organizations is preferred.
Key Skills and Abilities:
1. Knowledge of governing laws, regulations, precedents and directives governing DoD security and/or intelligence programs.
2. Knowledge of DoD and DAF special access program security and SCI programs concepts and principles.
3. Skill in the use of analytical principles, practices, and techniques to review, evaluate, and apply several alternatives according to the security requirements for highly specific situations, availability of materials, relationships with other protective programs, and cost/benefit considerations
4. Ability to identify problems and develop innovative solutions.
5. Ability to gather, analyze, and present facts.
6. Ability to establish and maintain relationships with key individuals/groups outside immediate work unit.
7. Ability to execute projects and/or studies within established financial and time constraints
Requirements
Conditions of Employment
- Must be a U.S. citizen.
- Required to handle and safeguard sensitive and/or classified information in accordance with regulations to reduce potential compromise.
- Employee must be able to obtain and maintain a Top-Secret / SCI clearance.
- Relocation/PCS funding is available.
- May be required to travel by military or commercial aircraft in the performance of TDY assignments.
- May be required to work overtime on an unscheduled or emergency basis.
- This position is not eligible for telework.
- Department of Defense Security Fundamentals Professional Certification and Security Program Integration Professional Certification conferrals are required within 2 years of the established employee EOD
- Subject to Temporary Duty Assignment (TDY): Approximately 20 days per year.
- This position has been designated for drug testing. Incumbent is subject to random urinalysis testing as a condition of employment.
- Position will close in 5 business days or 75 applications.
- Security Certification Coding: Physical Security Certification.
- Employee is in a designated position that requires consent and thereafter be subject to and successfully complete, an initial, periodic and random counterintelligence (CI)-scope polygraph examination as a condition of employment.
The 0080 series does not have an individual occupational requirement that must be met. You can view the experience level requirements here . Please scroll down to the 3rd section titled Administrative and Management Positions.
Additional information
Employed Annuitants (Reemployed Annuitants): Applicants in receipt of an annuity based on civilian employment in the Federal Service are subject to the DoD Policy on The Employment of Annuitants. Click here for more information.
Disabled veteran leave is available to a Federal employee hired on/after 5 Nov 2016, who is a veteran with a service-connected disability rating of 30% or more. For more information, click here .
- Benefits
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Eligibility for benefits depends on the type of position you hold and whether your position is full-time, part-time or intermittent. Contact the hiring agency for more information on the specific benefits offered.
You will be evaluated for this job based on how well you meet the qualifications above.
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.
- Benefits
Help
A career with the U.S. government provides employees with a comprehensive benefits package. As a federal employee, you and your family will have access to a range of benefits that are designed to make your federal career very rewarding. Opens in a new window Learn more about federal benefits .
Review our benefits
Eligibility for benefits depends on the type of position you hold and whether your position is full-time, part-time or intermittent. Contact the hiring agency for more information on the specific benefits offered. - Required Documents
As a new or existing federal employee, you and your family may have access to a range of benefits. Your benefits depend on the type of position you have - whether you're a permanent, part-time, temporary or an intermittent employee. You may be eligible for the following benefits, however, check with your agency to make sure you're eligible under their policies.
Resume: You must submit a resume that provides:
- 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
- How to Apply
To submit your resume for this Direct Hire opportunity click here .
Agency contact information
US Space Force Enterprise Talent Management
Email HQ.USSF.TalentAcquisition@spaceforce.mil
Address USSF - United States Space Force Forces
1670 Space Force Pentagon
Washington, DC 20330
US
Next steps
For additional information on other USSF direct hire opportunities visit the Air Force Civilian Careers Space Force website and follow USSF on LinkedIn . - Fair and Transparent
The Federal hiring process is set up to be fair and transparent. Please read the following guidance.
- Criminal history inquiries
- Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) Policy
- Financial suitability
- New employee probationary period
- Privacy Act
- Reasonable accommodation policy
- Selective Service
- Signature and false statements
- Social security number request
College Transcripts (if applicable): Please see the Education section of this announcement for detailed information about transcripts.
If you are relying on your education to meet qualification requirements:
Education must be accredited by an accrediting institution recognized by the U.S. Department of Education in order for it to be credited towards qualifications. Therefore, provide only the attendance and/or degrees from schools accredited by accrediting institutions recognized by the U.S. Department of Education .
Failure to provide all of the required information as stated in this vacancy announcement may result in an ineligible rating or may affect the overall rating.
Resume: You must submit a resume that provides:
- 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
College Transcripts (if applicable): Please see the Education section of this announcement for detailed information about transcripts.
If you are relying on your education to meet qualification requirements:
Education must be accredited by an accrediting institution recognized by the U.S. Department of Education in order for it to be credited towards qualifications. Therefore, provide only the attendance and/or degrees from schools accredited by accrediting institutions recognized by the U.S. Department of Education .
Failure to provide all of the required information as stated in this vacancy announcement may result in an ineligible rating or may affect the overall rating.
How to Apply
To submit your resume for this Direct Hire opportunity click here .
Agency contact information
US Space Force Enterprise Talent Management
Email HQ.USSF.TalentAcquisition@spaceforce.mil
Address USSF - United States Space Force Forces
1670 Space Force Pentagon
Washington, DC 20330
US
Next steps
For additional information on other USSF direct hire opportunities visit the Air Force Civilian Careers Space Force website and follow USSF on LinkedIn .
Fair & Transparent
The Federal hiring process is set up to be fair and transparent. Please read the following guidance.
- Criminal history inquiries
- Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) Policy
- Financial suitability
- New employee probationary period
- Privacy Act
- Reasonable accommodation policy
- Selective Service
- Signature and false statements
- Social security number request
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