Government SAP Security Officer, SSC/IP
Department: Department of the Air Force
Location(s): Los Angeles County, California
Salary Range: $104349 - $161313 Per Year
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Major Duties:
- The United States Space Force (USSF) at Los Angeles Space Force Base is searching for a Government SAP Security Officer for IP (NH-0080-03, GS-12/13 Equivalent). Position may be staffed at LA AFB, CA or Peterson SFB, CO Description: We are seeking a highly motivated and experienced Government SAP Security Officer (GSSO) to protect our nation's most critical assets, personnel, and information. In this vital role, you will be on the front lines, leading security efforts in a fast-paced environment and upholding the highest standards of protection. We are looking for a dynamic leader who can thrive in a fast-paced environment and is dedicated to upholding the highest standards of security. If you are a strategic thinker dedicated to safeguarding national security, we need your expertise on our team. Ideal Candidate: In-depth knowledge of Space System Command, ability to effectively lead, motivate, and provide guidance to Program Executive Offices and System Program Managers. Operate in dynamic organization structure and skill to communicate both orally and in writing. The candidate must exhibit a mastery of problem-solving and the ability to understand complex security challenges/issues. Ability to establish and maintain relationships with key individuals/groups within and outside immediate work including other DAF HQ Security Enterprise, and ability to advise senior leaders, System Delta Commander and System Delta offices. Key Skills and Abilities: 1. Knowledge of a wide range of security specialties, concepts, principles, criteria, requirements, technology, and practices. 2. Knowledge of the Special Access Program 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 develop and maintain effective relationships and to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing. 6. Ability to organize work, set priorities, and determine resource requirements; determine goals and strategies to achieve them; coordinate with other organizations; monitor progress, and evaluate outcomes. 7. Ability to identify problems and use sound judgment and decisions to generate and evaluate alternatives and make recommendations.
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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Application Deadline: 2026-05-06