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United States Space Force

SUPERVISORY SECURITY SPECIALIST

Department of the Air Force · Peterson AFB, Colorado

Salary
$109,246 - $142,022 per year
Pay grade
GG-13
Schedule
Full-time
Appointment
Permanent
Opened
Nov 3, 2026
Closes
Nov 5, 2026
Remote
No
Telework eligible
Yes
Openings
Few
Security clearance
Sensitive Compartmented Information
Promotion potential
13
Announcement
6X-DCIPS-13108152-535731-JB

Who may apply: Open to the public

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Summary

The National Defense Authorization Act for FY 2020 approved a new, independent Space Force in the Department of the Air Force. The U.S. Space Force is a military service that organizes, trains & equips space forces in order to protect U.S. and allied interests in space and to provide space capabilities to the joint force. This new military branch is taking shape and recruiting! Click on "Learn more about this agency" button below for IMPORTANT additional information.

Duties

  • The primary purpose of this position is: to serve as Space Operations Command (SPOC) Branch Chief, Physical Security Office (S2P) and United States Space Force Divisional Chief, Physical Security Office (USSF/S2P); a SERVICE and FIELDCOM equivalent. - As Division Chief, plans, organizes, and directs the activities of United States Space Force and Space Operations Command Special Security Office (SSO) Physical Security ensuring that the SSO complies with legal and regulatory requirements and meets customer needs. - Exercises supervisory personnel management responsibilities. Advises and provides counsel to employees regarding policies, procedures, and directives of management. Selects or recommends selection of candidates for vacancies, promotions, details, and reassignments in consideration of skills and qualifications, mission requirements, and Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) and diversity objectives. - Reviews plans and makes recommendations on operations and maintenance of SCI physical resources security inputs. Establishes policy and procedures for accreditation process for all Service and FIELDCOM SCIFs to include development and implementation of physical security policies and procedures. - Conducts Initial SCIF Certifications/Evaluations and Staff Assistance Visits (SAV) to both geographically dispersed and local subordinate SCIFs to ensure adherence to applicable SCI security regulations.

Qualifications

This is a GG-13 position in the Defense Civilian Intelligence Personnel System (DCIPS). The GG-13 duties for the "Supervision/Management" work category are at the "Senior" work level and are equivalent to those at the GS-13 level. The selectee's salary will be set within the grade equivalent to a GS/GG grade based on the selectee's qualifications in relation to the job. 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. EXPERIENCE REQUIRED: Your resume must reflect the quality level of experience which demonstrates the possession of the knowledge, skills, abilities, and competencies necessary for successful job performance required for this position. Examples of creditable experience include: 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 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; knowledge of required security training concepts, programs, procedures, and practices to assist managers in complying with established security programs. Note: Creditable experience may include previous military experience, experience gained in the private sector, or experience gained in another government agency. 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 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. Comprehensive knowledge of required security training concepts, programs, procedures, and practices to assist managers in complying with established security programs. 3. Skill in developing, analyzing, and evaluating multiple security programs (Physical, Personnel, Industrial, and Information) to meet mission requirements and improve organization security programs. 4. Ability to establish effective progression working relationships with coworkers and customers, contributing to a cooperative working environment and successful accomplishment of the mission. 5. Ability to communicate orally and in writing, clearly, concisely, and accurately to a large range of audiences. Able to articulate complex technical security requirements, methods, philosophies to non-security personnel. 6. Ability to manage staff (Division/Branch levels) and carry out all phases of personnel management responsibilities. CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT CONTINUED: Position is designated special-sensitive and requires eligibility for access to Sensitive Compartmented Information (SCI), other intelligence-related Special Sensitive information, or involvement in Top Secret Special Access Programs (SAP) to fully perform the duties and responsibilities of the position. A non-disclosure agreement must be signed. Drug Testing This position has been designated by the Air Force as a Testing Designated Position (TDP) under the Air Force Civilian Drug Demand Reduction Program. Employee must pass initial and periodic short notice drug testing. Illegal drug use by employees in sensitive positions presents a clear threat to the mission of the Air Force, national security, and public safety. Department of Defense Security Fundamentals Professional Certification (SFPC), and Security Program Integration Profession…

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