Chief, Information & Industrial Security, S2X

Summary Do not email applications. To submit your resume for this Direct Hire opportunity click here. For additional information on other USSF direct hire opportunities visit the Air Force Civilian Careers Space Force website and follow USSF on LinkedIn. Duties The United States Space Force (USSF) at the Pentagon is searching for a Chief for Information & Industrial Security to support S2X (NH-0080-04, GS-14/15 Equivalent). Description: Are you a leader looking to embark in a new journey? If so, come join the USSF/HQ/S2 as it trailblazes into its newly established Integrated Security Enterprise. As a member of the team, you will be on the leading edge of establishing the future of security, not as a discipline but as a true weapon system, benchmarking our program and making your mark for the years to come! Ideal Candidate: The desired candidate would possess working knowledge of the Information Protection program. Additionally, working knowledge of the INDUSEC program would be ideal, ranging from assignments in Acquisition Security to Facility Security Officer (FSO). Candidate must currently possess the DCSA Security Fundamentals Certification or achieve certification within the first two years, upon assignment. Key Skills and Abilities: 1. Expert knowledge of laws, regulations, and policies governing IC and DoD information and industrial security and intelligence programs and mastery of security program relationships and dependencies to coordinate an effective security program. 2. Expert knowledge of conducting periodic security reviews, inspections and other security oversight actions to ensure contractor compliance with regulatory requirements, contractual obligations, and/or other security agreements. 3. In-depth knowledge of Contract Security Specifications and Contractor-Government security relationships. 4. Skill in working with customers to assess needs, provide assistance, resolve problems, and satisfy expectations. 5. Ability to encourage new ideas and innovations; manage human and information resources strategically and build coalitions to achieve common goals. 6. Ability to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing, clearly, concisely, and accurately within and outside the organization, with commanders, program managers, senior government officials and representatives of industry and academia and the ability to work with all levels of personnel within and outside the component. 7. Ability to organize work, set priorities, and determines resource requirements; determine goals and strategies to achieve them; coordinate with other organizations; monitor progress, and evaluate outcomes. 8. Knowledge of conducting, recording and overseeing security violation investigations and/or associated activity occurring at contractor facilities to include the loss, compromise, or suspected compromise of classified information/material ensuring appropriate conclusions, identification of culpable individual(s), root cause and corrective actions to prevent recurrence. Requirements Conditions of employment Must be a U.S Citizen. Must be able to obtain and maintain a Top-Secret /SCI security clearance. Safeguards classified or sensitive budget-related information and/or files. May be required to work overtime on an unscheduled or emergency basis. Eligible for situational telework only, including Emergency and OPM prescribed “Unscheduled Telework”. This position will close after 5 business days or 75 applications, whichever comes first. Employee may be required to perform travel by military or commercial passenger aircraft in the performance of temporary duty assignments. PCS / relocation funding is authorized. This position is designated as a Testing Designated Position (TDP) under the Air Force Civilian Drug Testing Program. Emergency-Essential (E-E), Non-Combat Essential (NCE), Capability-Based Volunteer (CBV) and Key Designated Position Statement: Incumbents on this position may need to be removed from their military recall status. Subject to Temporary Duty Assignment (TDY): 60 days a year. Emergency-Essential (E-E), Non-Combat Essential (NCE), Capability-Based Volunteer (CBV) and Key Designated Position Statement: Incumbents on this position may need to be removed from their military recall status. Department of Defense certification, Security Fundamentals Professional Certification and Security Program Integration Professional Certification, conferral are required within 2 years of the established employee entry on duty This position meets the executive exemption criteria for the Fair Labor Standards Act (5 CFR 551.205). Short and extensive temporary duty (TDY) assignments worldwide using all modes of commercial and military transportation may be required. Successful performance of duties may require travel 20 to 30 percent of the time. Qualifications 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 Administraive 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. Candidates should be committed to improving the efficiency of the Federal government, passionate about the ideals of our American republic, and committed to upholding the rule of law and the United States Constitution. 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. Opens in a new windowLearn 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.