Security Specialist-DIRECT HIRE AUTHORITY

Summary To find additional information on "What Is DHA" and to view and/or apply to current DHA opportunities listed on Air Force Civilian Service's "Direct Hire Job Board", please click here. The primary purpose of this job is to implement and administer the SAP Information Security Program; Serves as a Security Professional for the testing, fielding and protection of advanced and Special Access Program resources and technologies. Learn more about this agency Requirements Conditions of Employment U.S. Citizenship Required This is a designated Drug Testing Position Obtain and maintain Top Secret Security clearance For additional information on direct hire opportunities with the Air Force please go to https://afciviliancareers.com/find-a-job/ Full/part-time employees occupying direct childcare positions are eligible for discounts IAW DAF AFSVC/CC Memo, 30 Sep 22; first child 100% / each additional child 25%. Other assigned CYP and FCC personnel are eligible for 25% discount. Security Fundamentals Professional Certification (SFPC) This position MAY be eligible for a recruitment/relocation incentive. Specifics will be discussed with the Selecting Official. Qualifications For additional information on direct hire opportunities with the Air Force please click here. In order to qualify, you must meet the specialized experience requirements described in the Office of Personnel Management (OPM) Qualification Standards for General Schedule Positions, Administrative and Management positions located here SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE: Applicants must have at least one (1) year of specialized experience at the next lower broadband NH-01 or equivalent to the next lower grade GS-4 in the Federal Service. Specialized experiences is possessing the ability to implement and administer the SAP Information Security Program; Serves as a Security Professional for the testing, fielding and protection of advanced and Special Access Program resources and technologies, as-well-as implementing and administering the Personnel Security Program. Establishes local procedures for processing access requests for military, civilian and contractor personnel. Desired Skills: 2 years of Special Access Program experience desired. 2years of Special Access Program Personnel Security experience desired. 2 years of Special Access Program Physical Security experience desired with a concentration in ICD 705 Special Access Program Facility (SAPF) construction. Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities Knowledge of information, industrial, physical and personnel security concepts, principles, and practices to plan and implement security programs in these areas. Knowledge of Special Access Program (SAP) and Sensitive Compartmented Information (SCI) security procedures. Skill in developing, analyzing and evaluating SAP security programs to meet mission requirements and improve the security program for the organization. Additional information Please note: Positions in this field/series may or may not be available, depending on current manning. For the most up-to-date notifications on available positions, we recommend candidates subscribe and complete their profile at (https://afciviliancareers.com/subscribe), indicating their position and location preferences. 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. Direct Hire Authority: NO 6-MONTH WAIT! Recently retired and/or retiring from MILITARY service ARE eligible for immediate appointment for AFTC positions. The 180-day waiting period has been waived for AFTC to hire recently retired and/or retiring service members. Air Force Civilian Service Employment Benefits: Paid Time Off: 11 Federal Holidays off per year Vacation time (Annual Leave) accumulates based on length of employment. Starts at 13 days (104 hours) per year and up to 26 days (208 hours) per year 13 sick days per year (104 hours) Retirement: Pension: Federal Employees Retirement System (FERS) 401K: Thrift Savings Plan (TSP) available with up to 5% agency matching Health & Wellness: Various Medical, Dental & Vision packages to choose from for entire family Flexible Spending Account Federal Long Term Care Insurance, and Life & Disability Insurance Work/Life Balance: Family and Medical Leave Act Employee Assistance Program (EAP) Flexible Work Arrangements (dependent on position) Career Development: Tuition Assistance & Professional Development opportunities Career enhancement and promotion opportunities Read more Benefits 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. 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