Job summary

Click on "Learn more about this agency" button below to view Eligibilities being considered and other IMPORTANT information. The primary purpose of this position is to serve as the NAF Special Access Program (SAP) Security Specialist with oversight for NAF and Wing Program Security officers and security programs. Serves as subject matter expert and security advisor to senior NAF, Wing, and Direct Reporting Units leadership on USAF, DoD, and National level SAP policy and management.

Major duties

Duty 1. Plans, organizes, and directs the activities of the Headquarters, Tenth Air Force Special Access Program (SAP) security staff and the SAP Security Staff of the 12 subordinate wings and 6 direct reporting units, ensuring the administration, deployment, and enforcement of a comprehensive special access security program. Duty 2. As the special access program (SAP) subject matter expert (SME), employee develops and plans advanced programs security requirements. Duty 3. As the Headquarters Numbered Air Force SAP senior technical advisor, consults on the special access program security functions, with emphasis on information, personnel, and physical security disciplines. Duty 4. Implements and administers the SAP physical security program. Duty 5. Represents the NAF with a variety of installation and functional area organizations.

Qualification

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. SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE: Applicants must have at least one (1) year of specialized experience at the next lower grade GS-11, or equivalent in other pay systems. Examples of specialized experience includes, 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 specific operating requirements and develop guidance for applying security policy, procedures, techniques, equipment, and methods to a variety of work situations and various degrees and levels of security controls. Knowledge and experience of a broad range of security program relationships, and proficiency in personnel, physical, operations, and communications security to effectively implement and administer applicable security programs and/or coordinate with other specialized security programs. FEDERAL TIME-IN-GRADE (TIG) REQUIREMENT FOR GENERAL SCHEDULE (GS) POSITIONS: Merit promotion applicants must meet applicable time-in-grade requirements to be considered eligible. One year at the GS-11 level is required to meet the time-in-grade requirements for the GS-12 level. TIG applies if you are in a current GS position or held a GS position within the previous 52 weeks. NOTE: Applicants applying as VEOA candidates who are current GS civil service employees or are prior GS civil service employees within the past 52 weeks must also meet time-in-grade requirements. 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 and experience 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 and experience of a broad range of security program relationships, and proficiency in personnel, physical, operations, and communications security to effectively implement and administer applicable security programs and/or coordinate with other specialized security programs. 3. Knowledge and experience of required Security Special Access Program (SAP) and sensitive compartmented information (SCI) security procedures. 4. Skill in planning, developing, analyzing, and evaluating security programs to meet mission requirements and improve security programs. 5. Ability to communicate effectively to multiple levels of leadership, both orally and in writing to disseminate guidance, letters, bulletins, reports and other information on security issues and programs, conduct training and briefings, and present issues/recommendations. 6. Knowledge of DoD adverse reporting guidelines and reporting instructions is desired. 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.

Evaluations

Your application package (resume, supporting documents, and responses to the questionnaire) will be used to determine your eligibility, qualifications, and quality ranking for this position. Please follow all instructions carefully. Errors or omissions may affect your rating or consideration for employment. BASIS OF RATING: Your application will be rated under the Cut Point procedures based on the extent to which the quality, depth, and complexity of your experience and education relate to the qualification requirements. Additional points are not added for Veteran's Preference; however, Veteran's Preference is considered where applicable. Best Qualified Group: Candidates in this category possess exceptional skills and experience to exceed well above the minimum requirements Fully Qualified Group: Candidates in this category possess good skills and experience above the minimum requirements. Basically Qualified Group: Candidates in this category meet the minimum education and/or experience requirements. The resume/documents you submit must support your responses to the online questionnaire. If your application contradicts or does not support your questionnaire responses, you will receive a rating of "not qualified" or "insufficient information" and you will not receive further consideration for this job. For additional information on what to include in your resume, click here. APPRAISALS/AWARDS: Hiring Managers use objective methods and consider previous performance appraisals and awards in the selection process. Current Federal Civilian employees should list any relevant performance related rating and/or awards in your resume. Applicants who disqualify themselves will not be evaluated further.