SECURITY SPECIALIST - Air Mobility Command

The primary purpose of this position is: To plan, develop and administer a Wing Information Protection (IP) Program and its requirements and resources. Accountable for achieving program goals and objectives across multiple functions and disciplines and providing a focused, seamless, and supportive environment for protecting information in order to conduct effective air, space and cyberspace operations. Chairs the Wing Security Advisory Group (WSAG) or facsimile and directs activities of its diverse membership to develop risk assessments and analyses. Advises the Commander on risk assessments and recommends risk avoidance/mitigation. In order to qualify, you must meet the specialized experience requirements and meet 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 disciplines, concepts, principles, practices and requirements applicable to the information protection program to include: Acquisition security, program protection, information security, industrial security, physical security, personnel security, operations security, foreign disclosure, and information assurance in order to perform the full range of complex security management responsibilities, Knowledge of operational characteristics across the multiple-disciplinary construct of information protection, in order to apply unique management tools to develop an effective converged solution to systemic problematic issues affecting the Wing and serviced activities, Knowledge of the multiple processes are imperative and involved in the security strategic plan development and implementation by the incumbent. Ability to assemble, compose, coordinate, and track information for routine as well as unique reports, inquiries, and related correspondence are necessary to ensure mission success. 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: Knowledge of a wide range of security disciplines, concepts, principles, practices and requirements applicable to the information protection program to include: Acquisition security, program protection, information security, industrial security, physical security, personnel security, operations security, foreign disclosure, and information assurance in order to perform the full range of complex security management responsibilities. Knowledge of analytical methods for determining and evaluating vulnerability threats, intelligence data, and other specialized areas resulting in possible program compromise are required. Extensive knowledge of state-of-the art security equipment, devices, practices, and procedures with all IP security disciplines for planning and implementing protective methods and security procedures are required. Knowledge of operational characteristics across the multiple-disciplinary construct of Information Protection, in order to apply unique management tools to develop an effective converged solution to systemic problematic issues affecting the Wing and serviced activities. Knowledge of required security training concepts, programs, and procedures to develop security education programs, provide training, and assist in operating security. Skill in planning, developing, implementing, and evaluating security programs to meet mission requirements and improve the security program. Ability to plan, organize, and direct the functions and staff of a small to medium sized organization and ability to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing to successfully accomplish the mission. # OTHER SIGNIFICANT FACTS. 1\. Work may occasionally require travel away from the normal duty station on military or commercial aircraft. 2\. This is a drug testing designated position. The incumbent is subject to random drug testing. 3\. The employee will be required to obtain and maintain a TS-SCI security clearance. 4\. The agency career program covers this position. 5\. The employee may be required to work overtime. 6\.Department of Defense Security Fundament