Special Access Programs Security Specialist, 5 SLS

US Space Systems Command
Cape Canaveral, FL Full Time
POSTED ON 5/1/2024

Duties

The United States Space Force (USSF) Space Systems Command (SSC) at Cape Canaveral Space Force Station is searching for a Special Access Programs Security Specialist (NH-0080-03).

Description:
The 5th Space Launch Squadron (5 SLS) is seeking a motivated and highly skilled security specialist to lead a security team for a mission assurance organization. The candidate will serve as the senior security specialist leading the team and have responsibility of planning, organizing, and controlling the security aspects of programs that are highly classified as well as more routine security activities and manage the security access to special access programs. This position is responsible for the unit's Information, Personnel, Industrial, Operations, and Physical Security programs as well as Antiterrorism. The candidate will be able to integrate all source security measures to ensure adequate protection of National Security Space Launch assets and operations as required.

Ideal Candidate:
  • Experience leading a team
  • Experience in launch operations
  • Experience working most, or all, of the security disciplines mentioned in this announcement, strong written and verbal communication skills, mastery of customer service, and the ability to work with both military and civilian leadership at all levels
  • At least a bachelor's degree; higher level degree such as master's preferred
  • DoD professional security certifications
  • Be a proactive, solution-oriented team player and good communicator with strong attention to detail

Key Skills and Abilities:
1. Knowledge of a wide range of security specialties, concepts, principles, criteria, requirements, technology, and practices.
2. Knowledge of the intelligence enterprise to support and promote information sharing and strategies.
3. Knowledge of required security training concepts, programs, procedures, and practices to assist managers in establishing and operating internal security programs.
4. Skill in the use of analytical principles, practices, and techniques to review and evaluate security programs to meet mission requirements and improve the security program for the organization.
5. Ability to communicate orally and in writing, clearly, concisely, and accurately.
6. Ability to establish effective professional working relationships with coworkers and customers, contributing to a cooperative working environment and successful accomplishment of the mission.

Requirements

Conditions of Employment

  • U.S. Citizenship Required
  • This position is on-site and not eligible for telework or remote work.
  • PCS funding is not available.
  • Please limit resumes to a maximum of 5 pages.
  • Position will be closed after 5 business days or after 75 applications are received.
  • Employee must be able to obtain and maintain a Top-Secret w/SCI clearance.
  • This position is designated as a Testing Designated Position (TDP) under the Air Force Civilian Drug Testing Program.
  • Required to handle and safeguard sensitive and/or classified information in accordance with regulations to reduce potential compromise.
  • May be required to travel by military or commercial aircraft in the performance of TDY assignments.
  • May be required to work flexible hours and/or overtime on an unscheduled or emergency basis.
  • DoD Security Fundamentals Professional Certification and Security Asset Protection Professional Certification (SAPPC) conferrals are required within 2 years of the established employee EOD or initial assignment date to this position.

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 Administrative and Management Positions.
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    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.

How You Will Be Evaluated

You will be evaluated for this job based on how well you meet the qualifications above.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities (KSAs): Your qualifications will be evaluated on the basis of your level of knowledge, skills, abilities and/or competencies as related to the series and grade of the position being filled. Final qualifications determinations will be assessed based on OPM's General Schedule Qualifications Standards found here:

Interviews: You will be contacted by e-mail and/or telephone if your application is identified as qualifying for a position being filled. An interview may be conducted. If interviewed, you will be asked to address the same knowledge, skills, abilities and/or competencies used to initially qualify your application for the position.

  • Benefits

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    Review our benefits

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  • Required Documents

    As a new or existing federal employee, you and your family may have access to a range of benefits. Your benefits depend on the type of position you have - whether you're a permanent, part-time, temporary or an intermittent employee. You may be eligible for the following benefits, however, check with your agency to make sure you're eligible under their policies.

    Resume: You must submit a resume that provides:

    • Personal information - your full name, email and mailing addresses, phone number
    • Education information - the name of the school and the dates you attended
    • Work experience - paid and unpaid work with the following information:
      • Job title
      • Detailed duties and accomplishments
      • Employer's name and address
      • Supervisor's name and phone number
      • Starting and ending dates (If actual dates are not known, provide your best-estimated timeframes.)
      • Hours per week
      • Salary, if applicable
    • Other qualifications - skills, certifications/licenses, honors, awards, special accomplishments, and job-related training courses

    College Transcripts (if applicable): Please see the Education section of this announcement for detailed information about transcripts.

    If you are relying on your education to meet qualification requirements:

    Education must be accredited by an accrediting institution recognized by the U.S. Department of Education in order for it to be credited towards qualifications. Therefore, provide only the attendance and/or degrees from schools accredited by accrediting institutions recognized by the U.S. Department of Education.

    Failure to provide all of the required information as stated in this vacancy announcement may result in an ineligible rating or may affect the overall rating.

  • How to Apply

    To submit your resume for this Direct Hire opportunity click here.


    Agency contact information

    US Space Force Enterprise Talent Management

    Email

    HQ.USSF.TalentAcquisition@spaceforce.mil

    Address

    USSF - Space Systems Command
    1670 Space Force Pentagon
    Washington, DC 20330
    US

    Next steps

    For additional information on other USSF direct hire opportunities visit the Air Force Civilian Careers Space Force website and follow USSF on LinkedIn.

  • Fair and Transparent

    The Federal hiring process is set up to be fair and transparent. Please read the following guidance.

    • Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) Policy
    • Reasonable accommodation policy
    • Financial suitability
    • Selective Service
    • New employee probationary period
    • Signature and false statements
    • Privacy Act
    • Social security number request

Required Documents

Resume: You must submit a resume that provides:

  • Personal information - your full name, email and mailing addresses, phone number
  • Education information - the name of the school and the dates you attended
  • Work experience - paid and unpaid work with the following information:
    • Job title
    • Detailed duties and accomplishments
    • Employer's name and address
    • Supervisor's name and phone number
    • Starting and ending dates (If actual dates are not known, provide your best-estimated timeframes.)
    • Hours per week
    • Salary, if applicable
  • Other qualifications - skills, certifications/licenses, honors, awards, special accomplishments, and job-related training courses

College Transcripts (if applicable): Please see the Education section of this announcement for detailed information about transcripts.

If you are relying on your education to meet qualification requirements:

Education must be accredited by an accrediting institution recognized by the U.S. Department of Education in order for it to be credited towards qualifications. Therefore, provide only the attendance and/or degrees from schools accredited by accrediting institutions recognized by the U.S. Department of Education.

Failure to provide all of the required information as stated in this vacancy announcement may result in an ineligible rating or may affect the overall rating.


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