SECURITY SPECIALIST - DIRECT HIRE AUTHORITY

Experience requirements are described in the Office of Personnel Management (OPM) Qualification Standards for General Schedule Positions, Administrative and Management Positions. SPECIALIZED 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 administering DoD, USAF, and MAJCOM security programs across the physical, information, industrial, personnel, and operations security (OPSEC) disciplines to protect classified national defense information. This includes developing local facility procedures, providing technical guidance to Contracting Officers on security clauses, and implementing personnel security protocols.

Experience also includes evaluating security programs to meet mission requirements, administering security training, and maintaining professional working relationships across defense organizations to ensure a cooperative and secure environment. NOTE: 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.

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: Knowledge of physical, information, industrial, personnel, and operations security concepts, principles, and practices to plan and implement security programs in these areas. Knowledge of security training concepts, programs, procedures, and practices to assist managers in establishing and operating internal security programs.

Skill in developing, analyzing, and evaluating security programs to meet mission requirements and improve the security program for the installation and supported organizations. Ability to communicate orally and in writing, clearly, concisely, and accurately. Ability to establish effective professional working relationships with coworkers and customers, contributing to a cooperative working environment and successful accomplishment of the mission.

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.

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, originated or controlled by the organization. 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. Administers the Personnel Security Program. Administers DoD, USAF, and MAJCOM policies and implements procedures for managing the Personnel Security Program. Provides organization OPSEC guidance. Establishes policies and procedures for accomplishment of OPSEC activities.

Implements and administers the Physical Security Program. Implements DOD, USAF, and MAJCOM policies and develops local procedures for assigned facilities. Represents organization with DoD, USAF, HQ AFMC and various Center organizations. Establishes, develops, and maintains effective working relationships with these organizations.