SECURITY SPECIALIST

SECURITY SPECIALIST

Department: Department of the Air Force

Location(s): South Burlington, Vermont

Salary Range: $75448 - $98078 Per Year

Job Summary: THIS IS A NATIONAL GUARD TITLE 32 EXCEPTED SERVICE POSITION. This National Guard position is for a Security Specialist, Position Description Number D2641000 and is part of the Advanced Programs Office of the 158th Fighter Wing of the Vermont Air National Guard.

Major Duties:

• 1. Implements and administers the SAP information security program. Serves as a security professional for the development, testing, fielding, and protection of advanced and special access program technologies. Researches, interprets, analyzes and applies security guidelines from various sources for local application. Develops and implements security plans and procedures such as standard operating procedures, system security, program test, treaty preparation, deployment, and operations security (OPSEC) for personnel and facilities that support advanced or special programs and sensitive compartmented information (SCI) material. Conducts and documents regular self-inspections of SAP facilities and operations. Assesses the SAP security posture and sets goals and courses of action to correct deficiencies. 2. Implements and administers the SAP personnel security program. Establishes local procedures for processing requests for security accesses for military, civilian, and contractor personnel. Initiates and reviews all requests for personnel security investigations consistent with directives. Responsible for the classification management program and supports special access program manager in developing classification guidance and making personnel security decisions. Ensures requests for program access are properly screened and verified, and that all necessary forms and documentation have been completed before processing for access. Analyze each request to determine validity and eligibility for access in accordance with SAP policies. Prepares and transmits various reports and requests such as Transfer-of-Access (TOA), foreign associate and travel reports. Reviews personnel security decisions of lower-ranking personnel for accuracy. 3. Implements and administers the SAP physical security program. Implements DoD, USAF, Defense Intelligence Agency (DIA), and MAJCOM policies and directives for the construction, protection, and operation of all advanced programs facilities. Prepares accreditation packages to include fixed facility checklists, facility and alarm diagrams, inspectable space determinations, and other essential physical security documents for approval. Applies risk-management techniques in designing security compensatory measures to mitigate facility vulnerabilities. Works closely with counterparts from civil engineering, communications, users, and industry to ensure timely and proper accreditation of program facilities. Approves design specifications for every aspect of facility construction. Conducts initial and annual physical security inspections of all SAP facilities. Defines protection requirements for various classified items at home station, deployments and ensures personnel are cognizant of security measures. Liaises with various outside agencies to secure technical expertise and specialized services needed to safeguard national security information within an SAP environment. Participates in installation-level pre-deployment planning. Performs site surveys and writes deployment plans. Ensures compliance with Emissions Security (EMSEC) Technical Surveillance Countermeasures (TSCM) requirements. 4. Implements and administers SAP industrial security program. Implements and administers the Industrial Security Program for SAP-related actions through the use of DoD, USAF and MAJCOM directives and procedures. Manages contractor-related security actions for the protection of special access program information and other sensitive information originated or controlled by the DoD and other agencies. Reviews solicitation and contract documents to ensure they include the appropriate security clauses and verbiage. Assists with input of security requirements within Statement of Work (SOW), Performance Work Statements (PWS) or Statement of Objectives (SOO). May conduct industrial security inspections of integrated contractor work areas for adherence to classified contractual efforts in accordance with the Visitor Group Security Agreement (VGSA) and the National Industrial Security Program Manual (NISPOM). Reviews DD Form 254, DoD Contract Security Classification Specifications for technical accuracy and sufficiency of classification guidance prior to approval. Reviews personnel security clearance investigations and Special Access Program nomination request applications for derogatory information or potentially disqualifying information. Determines the seriousness of the derogatory or disqualifying information and recommends approval/disapproval for program access as appropriate. Interprets and implements regulatory guidance for classification management and safeguarding requirements of special access information under their control. Provides orientation and advisory service as necessary to ensure contractors are oriented to the organization and installation security programs. **REFER TO PD FOR FULL LIST OF DUTIES/RESPONSIBILITIES**

Qualifications: The purpose of this position is to serve in assistance to a higher-graded security specialist and security advisor to execute oversight and management of security in support of special access programs (SAPs) in one or more Special Access Program Facilities (SAPFs). Duties provide specialized security policy and support for Special Access Programs to ensure the mission is not compromised; provide an effective security program to ensure information and material affecting national defense are protected from unauthorized disclosure, espionage and sabotage; ensuring granted individuals possess and maintain access to program information consistent with the interest and needs of national security and defense. Performs duties and responsibilities associated with two or more security program areas in one or more assigned SAPFs. OPEN AREAS OF CONSIDERATION: Area I: All current On-board Permanent and Indefinite Dual Status 32 and Title 5 (Competitive and Excepted) Technicians (Tenure: 1-Career, 2-Conditional, 3-Indefinite) - Only those Vermont National Guard members who are in permanent or indefinite technician status as a result of being competitively hired within that National Guard component applying for a position within the component which they are currently employed. Military Grade Individually addressed up to MSgt/E7 GENERAL EXPERIENCE- All Series GS-0080 personnel must be certified at the next higher level before being eligible for that level. Experience, education or training in collecting and analyzing data effectively, efficiently, and accurately. Able to apply procedures and directives by reading and interpreting technical material. Ability to communicate clearly and effectively orally and in writing, using presentation and report formats. Demonstrated ability to follow directions, to read, understand, and retain a variety of instructions, regulations, and procedures. Learned ability to assess the surrounding environment to recognize immediate risk levels. Must have the education and validated understanding of the basic principles and concepts of the occupational series and grade for one of the seven organizational program disciplines and its applicable Security Series career. SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE GS-11: Must have at least 24 months of expanded experiences and working knowledge on how to perform Special Security Representative duties and responsibilities in a Special Security Office. Experienced in completing and managing the day-to-day operational duties within the Special Security Office in support of all sensitive compartmented information-associated security programs and measures. Experienced in research and analysis reports on physical, information, computer, and personnel security. Experienced in conducting intelligence support operations, procedures, and practices that are necessary to accomplish intelligence functions in support of programs essential to state National Guard daily operations, training, and readiness missions. Experienced in implementing policies and procedures required to manage sensitive compartmented information programs and to protect sensitive compartmented information resources. Competent and knowledgeable as a technical specialist on sensitive compartmented information security matters, as well as other areas of classified security and classification guidance. Knowledgeable on how to maintain currency on a variety of different security program inter-relationships, requirements, regulations and guidance in order to protect sensitive compartmented information facilities and materials from espionage, sabotage, and destruction. Capable of Implementing policies and procedures for accomplishment of sensitive compartmented information protection and security. Experienced in researching, interpreting, analyzing and applying Presidential Executive Orders, Director Central Intelligence Directives, Defense Intelligence Agency Manuals, DoD Manuals, Air Force Manuals, Air Force Instructions, and local Operating Instructions. Experienced in managing and complying with Sensitive Compartmented Information facilities, construction and physical requirements, standards and regulations. Experiences included implementing the Sensitive Compartmented Information security clearance program and maintaining current and completed clearances for assigned personnel. Experienced in managing, assessing and conducting Special Security Office self-inspections and able to present detailed and comprehensive reports with follow-up work to ensure complete and quality discrepancies resolutions improve quality, timeliness, and efficiency. Length of time is not of itself qualifying. Candidates' experience should be evaluated on the basis of duties performed rather than strictly on the rank of the individual; however, established compatibility criteria/assignments must be followed. The applicant's record of experience, training, and education must show possession of the knowledge, skills, and abilities needed to fully perform the duties of the position to be filled. 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. OTHER CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT & NOTES: -Department of Defense Security Fundamentals Professional Certification, Special Program Security Certification and Security Asset Protection Professional Certification conferrals are required within 2 years of the established employee EOD or initial assignment date to this position in accordance with DoD 3305.13-M, DoD Security Accreditation and Certification. The listed certification requirements may not be deleted or modified without the written approval of the AF Security Functional Authority (SAF/AA) or their delegated security career field representative. -Employee may be required to take a random counter-intelligence polygraph and submit to background checks as a condition of employment and/or continued access to the SAP. -For positions requiring the operation of motor vehicles, candidates must have a valid state driver's license for the state in which they live or are principally employed. -For positions requiring a security clearance (Secret or Top Secret) the applicant must possess or be able to obtain a clearance within one year of appointment. -This position has been identified as a designated position under the Air Force Drug Testing Plan. Incumbent(s) of this position is subject to the possibility of a random drug test. -Military skill set is determined by AFSC/MOS requirements. Upon selection, individuals must be assigned to a compatible military AFSC/MOS in accordance with statutes and National Guard Bureau regulations and must obtain/maintain all requirements of the AFSC/MOS. -Ability to establish effective professional working relationships with coworkers and customers, contributing to a cooperative working environment and successful accomplishment of the mission.

How to Apply: To apply for this position, you must complete the online application/Occupational Questionnaire and submit the documentation specified in the Required Documents section below. A complete application package must be submitted by 11:59 PM (EST) on the closing date of the announcement to receive consideration. To begin, click Apply to access the online application. You will need to be logged into your USAJOBS account to apply. If you do not have a USAJOBS account, you will need to create one before beginning the application. Follow the prompts to select your resume and/or other supporting documents to be included with your application package. You will have the opportunity to upload additional documents to include in your application before it is submitted. Your uploaded documents may take several hours to clear the virus scan process. After acknowledging you have reviewed your application package, complete the Include Personal Information section as you deem appropriate and click to continue with the application process. You will be taken to the online application which you must complete in order to apply for the position. Complete the online application, verify the required documentation is included with your application package, and submit the application. To verify the status of your application, log into your USAJOBS account (https://my.usajobs.gov/Account/Login), all of your applications will appear on the Welcome screen. The Application Status will appear along with the date your application was last updated. For information on what each Application Status means, visit: https://www.usajobs.gov/Help/how-to/application/status/.

Application Deadline: 2025-12-14