INFORMATION SECURITY SPECIALIST

Air National Guard Units

Elmendorf AFB, AKFull-time$84–110K/yrPosted 3w ago

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At a glance

Compensation
$84–110K/yr
Location
Elmendorf AFB, AK
Schedule
Full-time
Work Authorization
Not specified

Requirements

Credentials this posting asks for.

TS/SCI clearanceDoctorate

Job overview

Air National Guard Units is hiring an INFORMATION SECURITY SPECIALIST. The Information Security Specialist initiates and implements policies and procedures to manage Sensitive Compartmented Information programs, protects SCI resources, and serves as the principal advisor on SCI, physical, computer, information, personnel, and administrative security for the intelligence unit.

Key focus areas include Initiate and implement policies and procedures for SCI programs, Act as resident expert on all SCI security matters, and Research, interpret, and apply executive orders and intelligence directives.

Successful candidates bring 1 Year Specialized Experience Equivalent To GS 09, Ph.D. Or Equivalent Doctoral Degree, and 3 Full Years Of Progressively Higher Level Graduate Education. Important skills include Managing Sensitive Compartmented Information Programs, Protecting Sensitive Compartmented Information Resources, Establishing Policies And Procedures For SCI Protection And Security, Developing Goals And Objectives Integrating Organizational Missions And Security Requirements, and Advising On SCI, Physical, Computer, Information, Personnel, And Administrative Security. Preferred (not required): Collecting And Analyzing Data, Applying Procedures And Directives, Reading And Interpreting...

Skills & qualifications

RequiredNice to have

Skills

Managing Sensitive Compartmented Information ProgramsProtecting Sensitive Compartmented Information ResourcesEstablishing Policies and Procedures for SCI Protection and SecurityDeveloping Goals and Objectives Integrating Organizational Missions and Security RequirementsAdvising on SCI, Physical, Computer, Information, Personnel, and Administrative SecurityCollecting and Analyzing DataApplying Procedures and DirectivesReading and Interpreting Technical MaterialOral CommunicationCommunicationPresentation SkillsFollowing DirectionsUnderstanding Instructions, Regulations, and ProceduresRetaining Instructions, Regulations, and ProceduresAssessing Environment for Risk LevelsSCI Security Matters ExpertiseClassified Security and Classification Guidance ExpertiseMaintaining Currency on Security Program Interrelationships, Requirements, Regulations, and GuidanceApplying Knowledge to Protect SCI Facilities and MaterialsResearching, Interpreting, Analyzing, and Applying Presidential Executive OrdersResearching, Interpreting, Analyzing, and Applying Director Central Intelligence DirectivesResearching, Interpreting, Analyzing, and Applying Defense Intelligence Agency ManualsResearching, Interpreting, Analyzing, and Applying Air Force ManualsResearching, Interpreting, Analyzing, and Applying Local Operating InstructionsEstablishing, Managing, and Controlling Collateral and SCI Classified Information and MaterialEnsuring SCIFs Comply With Construction and Physical Requirements, Standards, and RegulationsDetermining Need for, Developing, and Maintaining Memorandums of AgreementRecommending or Making Changes in Unit Security Policy and DirectivesManaging and Directing Special Security Office Activities and PersonnelPlanning and Supervising WorkSetting and Adjusting Short-Term PrioritiesPreparing SchedulesAppointing Local SCI Courier OfficialsCoordinating With Defense Courier ServiceAdministering SCI Security Clearance ProgramTracking and Administering SCI Clearances for in-Processing PersonnelTerminating or Transferring SCI Clearances for Out-Processing PersonnelProviding SSO Services for Other UnitsAssessing Customer SatisfactionResolving ProblemsProviding Customer Guidance and TrainingOversight of Unit and SSO Security Self-InspectionsPresenting Detailed and Comprehensive Reports With Corrective ActionFollowing-Up to Ensure Complete and Quality Resolution of DiscrepanciesAssessing and Revising Policies and ProceduresRepresenting Intelligence Unit to Installation and Functional AreasInterfacing With DoD, Defense Intelligence Agency, National Security Agency, US Air Force, Air Intelligence Agency, Major Commands, Combatant Commands, and Other National-Level AgenciesEvaluating, Guiding, and Adjusting Unit Programs to Meet Changing Security Needs and Requirements

Qualifications

1 Year Specialized Experience Equivalent to GS 09Ph.D. Or Equivalent Doctoral Degree3 Full Years of Progressively Higher Level Graduate EducationCombination of Specialized Experience and EducationTop Secret Security Clearance

Full job description

Opened Area(s) of Consideration: 1, 2, 3, 4 DEFINITION OF AREA(S) OF CONSIDERATION: Area 1 - All current on-board AKNG T5 Competitive or Excepted Service Employees. Area 2 - All other current onboard AKNG T32 Excepted Service Employees. Area 3 - All current or former members of the Alaska National Guard. Area 4 - All current and former Federal Employees with Reinstatement Eligibility. PDCN: T5840000 MPCN: 3401079777 Selecting Supervisor: Tyler J. Sutton GENERAL EXPERIENCE is 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. SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE is experience which is directly related to the position to be filled and which has equipped you with the particular knowledge, skills and abilities to successfully perform the duties of this position. To qualify for this position, you must meet the Specialized Experience, Education, or a combination of both as described below: Specialized Experience - Must have at least 1-year specialized experience equivalent to at least the next lower grade level, GS 09. Examples of specialized experience includes: Initiates and implements policies and procedures required to manage sensitive compartmented information (SCI) programs and to protect SCI resources. Establishes policies and procedures for accomplishment of SCI protection and security. Develops goals and objectives that integrate organizational missions and security requirements. Serves as the principal advisor to the intelligence unit commander/SIO on SCI, physical, computer, information, personnel, and administrative security. Education - Possess a Ph.D, an equivalent doctoral degree, or 3 full years of progressively higher level graduate education leading to such a degree. NOTE: In order to be considered for this position using education as a basis of qualification, you must submit a copy of your transcripts. Combination - A combination of Specialized Experience and Education as described above. Only graduate education in excess of that required for a Master's degree or equivalent may be used when combining education and experience to meet the total qualification requirements. NOTE: In order to qualify for this position using a combination of experience and education, you must submit a copy of your transcripts. EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS: Resume must have complete dates and hours worked per week for each occurrence of both civilian and military employment (Example: 2 JAN 1980 to 3 MAR 1981; 0800-1630 M-F or JAN 1980 to MAR 1981; 40 hrs/wk) Use of year only will result in disqualification. The duties listed must fully substantiate -in your own words- that you meet the minimum requirements and specialized experience listed above, in detail; otherwise, you will not be considered qualified for this position. Length of time is not of itself qualifying. Your experience will be evaluated on the basis of duties performed. Your record of experience, training, and education must show possession of the knowledge, skills and abilities needed to fully perform the duties of the position. Initiates and implements policies and procedures required to manage sensitive compartmented information (SCI) programs and to protect SCI resources. Acts as resident expert on all SCI security matters. Functions as the technical authority in all other areas of classified security and classification guidance. Duties require incumbent to maintain currency on a variety of different security program interrelationships, requirements, regulations and guidance in order to apply this knowledge to protect SCI facilities and materials from espionage, sabotage, and destruction. Establishes policies and procedures for accomplishment of SCI protection and security. Develops goals and objectives that integrate organizational missions and security requirements. Researches, interprets, analyzes and applies Presidential Executive Orders, Director Central Intelligence Directives (DCIDs), Defense Intelligence Agency Manuals, DoD Manuals, Air Force Manuals, Air Force Instructions, and local Operating Instructions. Serves as the SCI Control Officer responsible for establishing, managing, and controlling all collateral and SCI classified information and material within the Sensitive Compartmented Information Facilities (SCIFs) affecting the Unit's mission. Ensures SCIFs comply with all applicable construction and physical requirements, standards, and regulations as delineated by higher headquarters. Works directly for the intelligence unit commander/Senior Intelligence Officer (SIO), reporting on the administration of the Special Security Office and SCI-associated security programs. Determines the need for, development of, and maintenance of current Memorandums of Agreement with organizations to ensure adherence to security standards. Serves as the principal advisor to the intelligence unit commander/SIO on SCI, physical, computer, information, personnel, and administrative security. Recommends or makes changes in unit security policy and directives, based on personal analysis of very general policy directives and objectives. Affects waivers to established guides to meet command operational requirements. Manages and directs the activities and personnel of the unit Special Security Office. Plans and supervises work accomplished by assigned subordinates. Sets and adjusts short-term priorities and prepares schedules based on organization priorities and missions. Accepts, amends, or rejects work presented by subordinates. Appoints Local SCI courier officials that have a requirement to courier SCI on base and coordinates with the Defense Courier Service (DCS). Administers the SCI security clearance program for all assigned personnel, ensuring all required clearances are up-to-date and completed. Tracks and administers SCI clearances for all in-processing personnel to ensure mission readiness. Terminates or transfers SCI clearances for out-processing personnel. Provides SSO services for other units located within the same geographic area. Incumbent meets with key customers to assess customer satisfaction and resolve problems that arise. Ensures that subordinates provide customer guidance and training. Provides oversight of unit and SSO security self-inspections and presents detailed and comprehensive reports with corrective action taken to the unit intelligence commander/SIO. Follows-up to ensure complete and quality resolution of discrepancies. Assesses and revises policies and procedures to improve their quality, timeliness, and efficiency. Represents the intelligence unit to a variety of installation and functional areas, including national-level organizations. Incumbent interfaces directly with DoD, Defense Intelligence Agency, National Security Agency, US Air Force, Air Intelligence Agency, major commands, combatant commands, and other national-level agencies to evaluate, guide, and adjust unit programs to meet changing security needs and requirements as personally assessed or as directed. Performs other duties as assigned. Security clearance required: Top Secret

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