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 act as the installation Personnel Security Program Manager and Continuous Vetting expert in support of Trusted Workforce requirements for covered individuals filling national security positions in support of the Air Force Security Enterprise and commands Nuclear and conventional Air Mobility missions.

Major duties

Directs the execution of the Department of Defense and Air Force Personnel Security program to assigned organization. Provides Continuous Evaluation (CE) and Continuous Vetting (CV) services in highly sensitive matters involving national security clearance eligibility, terrorism, foreign travel, suspicious financial activity, criminal activity, credit reports, commercial public records, Counter-Insider Threat (C-InT) and other security-related matters. Provides integrated Security Enterprise engagement, collaboration and addresses security risks and security concerns within the protection programs and security-related functions impacting day-to-day Air Force operations and missions. Develop, present, and conduct training. Provide role-based access control and/or support automated system administrator functions. Provides security integration support, program reviews, inspections and assessment, organizational and national-level (muti-state) operations support.

Qualification

Qualifications: 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 GS-09/SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE: Applicants must have at least one (1) year of specialized experience at the next lower grade GS-07, or equivalent in other pay systems. Examples of specialized experience includes knowledge at a mastery and specialized level to perform and facilitate key decision-making and policy developing responsibilities in unique and significantly new and far-reaching national security matters including dynamic personnel security policy transformation engagement, to managing classified contracts supporting Department, Agency, Directorate and Wing level units and organizations. Leads or participates in interagency security specification requirements and includes need to foster innovative security solutions between non-Air Force entities to ensure protection of classified information and nuclear information. OR EDUCATION: master's or equivalent graduate degree OR 2 full years of progressively higher level graduate education leading to such a degree OR LL.B. or J.D., if related (must provide transcripts) OR COMBINATION OF EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE: GS-09/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-07 level is required to meet the time-in-grade requirements for the GS-09 level. TIG applies if you are in a current GS position or held a GS position within the previous 52 weeks. OR GS-11/SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE: Applicants must have at least one (1) year of specialized experience at the next lower grade GS-09, or equivalent in other pay systems. Examples of specialized experience includes knowledge at a mastery and specialized level to perform and facilitate key decision-making and policy developing responsibilities in unique and significantly new and far-reaching national security matters including dynamic personnel security policy transformation engagement, to managing classified contracts supporting Department, Agency, Directorate and Wing level units and organizations. Leads or participates in interagency security specification requirements and includes need to foster innovative security solutions between non-Air Force entities to ensure protection of classified information and nuclear information. OR EDUCATION: Ph.D. or equivalent doctoral degree OR 3 full years of progressively higher level graduate education leading to such a degree OR LL.M., if related (must provide transcripts) COMBINATION OF EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE: GS-11/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-09 level is required to meet the time-in-grade requirements for the GS-11 level. TIG applies if you are in a current GS position or held a GS position within the previous 52 weeks. OR GS-12/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 at a mastery and specialized level to perform and facilitate key decision-making and policy developing responsibilities in unique and significantly new and far-reaching national security matters including dynamic personnel security policy transformation engagement, to managing classified contracts supporting Department, Agency, Directorate and Wing level units and organizations. Leads or participates in interagency security specification requirements and includes need to foster innovative security solutions between non-Air Force entities to ensure protection of classified information and nuclear information. COMBINATION OF EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE: GS-12/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. 1. Expert knowledge of Personnel Security, Continuous Evaluation and Continuous Vetting concepts, principles, practices, and supporting systems to plan, implement, manage, and evaluate related activities and security programs in these areas. 2. Knowledge of Security Enterprise and ability to collaborate across multi-security disciplines and related functional areas. 3. Knowledge of Information Security, Industrial Security, Controlled Unclassified Information, nuclear information security and Counter-Insider Threat concepts, principles, and practices to collaborate with specialists, produce converged policies and guidance and support day-to-day mission success. 4. Understanding of Security Education and Training Awareness (SETA) concepts, programs, and procedures and current operational security-oriented web-based applications, platforms, and systems. An ability to train others in related matters and produce supportive content and meet operational implementation and sustainment requirements. 5. Skill in planning and conducting units, organizations, and/or contractor security program reviews/inspections and producing related reports to reflect observations, findings and recommend remedial actions to meet Nuclear and conventional mission requirements and improve the security program for the installation. 6. Ability to establish effective professional working relationships with coworkers and customers, contributing to a cooperative working environment and successful accomplishment of national security mission. Ability to plan, organize work, and meet deadlines, while clearly, concisely, and accurately communicating concepts orally and in writing. 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.

Education

IF USING EDUCATION TO QUALIFY: If position has a positive degree requirement or education forms the basis for qualifications, you MUST submit transcripts with the application. Official transcripts are not required at the time of application; however, if position has a positive degree requirement, qualifying based on education alone or in combination with experience, transcripts must be verified prior to appointment. An accrediting institution recognized by the U.S. Department of Education must accredit education. Click here to check accreditation. FOREIGN EDUCATION: Education completed in foreign colleges or universities may be used to meet the requirements. You must show proof the education credentials have been deemed to be at least equivalent to that gained in conventional U.S. education program. It is your responsibility to provide such evidence when applying.

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. Applicants who meet the requirements for and apply as a non-competitive eligible that meet minimal qualifications and other requirements of this position, will be given consideration as a non-competitive candidate and will be referred unless blocked by an individual with priority/preference. 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.