<p>Summary</p> <p>The primary purpose of this position is to serve as security specialist, to implement and administer the Center's Program Protection and Information Security programs to protect USAF weapon systems from espionage, terrorism, and threats of unauthorized disclosure and/or compromise of information or material considered vital to USAF mission interests, national defense or national security and act as the AFNWC risk management and mitigation specialist.</p> <p>Summary</p> <p>The primary purpose of this position is to serve as security specialist, to implement and administer the Center's Program Protection and Information Security programs to protect USAF weapon systems from espionage, terrorism, and threats of unauthorized disclosure and/or compromise of information or material considered vital to USAF mission interests, national defense or national security and act as the AFNWC risk management and mitigation specialist.</p> <p>Overview</p> <p>Help</p> <p>Accepting applications</p> <p>Open & closing dates</p> <p>08/12/2025 to 12/10/2025</p> <p>Salary $88,621 to - $137,000 per year</p> <p>This salary reflects Rest of U.S Locality and may change based on location</p> <p>Pay scale & grade NH 3</p> <p>Locations</p> <p>FEW vacancies in the following locations:</p> <p>Eglin AFB, FL</p> <p>Hanscom AFB, MA</p> <p>Kirtland AFB, NM</p> <p>Tinker AFB, OK</p> <p>Show morefewer locations (1)</p> <p>Hill AFB, UT</p> <p>Remote job No Telework eligible Yes-as determined by the agency policy. Travel Required Occasional travel - You may be expected to travel for this position. Relocation expenses reimbursed Yes-You may qualify for reimbursement of relocation expenses in accordance with agency policy. Appointment type Permanent Work schedule Full-time Service Competitive</p> <p>Promotion potential</p> <p>None</p> <p>Job family (Series)</p> <ul> <li>0080 Security Administration </li></ul> <p>Supervisory status No Security clearance Other Drug test Yes Financial disclosure No Bargaining unit status No</p> <p>Announcement number AFMC-008003-12781921-SAP Control number 843133600</p> <p>This job is open to</p> <p>Help</p> <p>The public</p> <p>U.S. Citizens, Nationals or those who owe allegiance to the U.S.</p> <p>Duties</p> <p>Help</p> <p>This is an open continuous Direct Hiring Authority (DHA) notice open to the Public to create a candidate pool to be used to fill vacancies as openings occur. This notice will remain open until the closing date indicated; those who apply will be used to create candidate pools for consideration against current and/or future vacancies. It may be several weeks before a vacancy occurs and candidates should not interpret that as a sign of not being considered or delays in the hiring process. We are actively soliciting candidates in advanced of anticipated need.</p> <p>MAJOR DUTIES:</p> <ul> <li>Implement and administer the Center level security program. </li><li>Develop and implement the Security Risk Management program defined as the collective policies, processes and application of risk assessment and countermeasures instituted to mitigate the loss, compromise, unauthorized access/disclosure, destruction, distortion or non-accessibility of mission-related assets-information, technology/equipment, facilities, and people. </li><li>Integrate security and information protection functions and processes within the Center enterprise and develops managed business process solutions to address risks and interdependencies. </li><li>Represent organization with DoD, USAF, HQ AFMC and various Center organizations. </li></ul> <p>Requirements</p> <p>Help</p> <p>Conditions of employment</p> <ul> <li>U.S. Citizenship is required </li><li>Males must be registered for Selective Service, see Legal and Regulatory Guidance </li><li>If authorized, PCS will be paid IAW JTR and AF Regulations. If receiving an authorized PCS, you may be subject to completing/signing a CONUS agreement. More information on PCS requirements, may be found at: https://afciviliancareers.com/regulatory/ </li><li>This position is subject to provisions of the DoD Priority Placement Program </li><li>For more information on Acq Demo please go to DoD AcqDemo Homepage http://acqdemo.hci.mil/ and Fact Sheet http://acqdemo.hci.mil/faq.html </li><li>Relocation costs or other incentives may be available and considered by the organization. </li><li>Selectee is expected to be granted with and/or maintain the appropriate security clearance required for the position. </li><li>This position may require drug testing and the candidate may be subject to passing a drug test upon selection, and may be subject to random drug testing. </li><li>Work may occasionally require the employee to work outside the normal business hours </li><li>The employee may be required to travel in military and/or commercial aircraft to perform temporary duty assignments. </li><li>Disclosure of Political Appointments </li><li>All federal employees are required to have direct deposit. </li><li>This announcement may result in a 120-day register that may be used to fill like vacancies for 120 days after the closing date. Applicants may be referred for consideration as vacancies occur. </li><li>This position is a designated national security position. </li><li>The employee will be required to travel by car to inspections in the local area. A valid driver's license is required for the position. </li><li>Department of Defense Security Fundamentals Professional 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 </li></ul> <p>Qualifications</p> <p>Experience requirements are described in the Office of Personnel Management (OPM) Qualification Standards for General Schedule Positions, Administrative and Management Positions.</p> <p>SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE: Applicants must have at least 1 year (52 weeks) of specialized experience at the next lower broadband NH-02, equivalent to the next lower grade GS-11 or equivalent in other pay systems. Specialized experience is experience in assisting with responsibilities to protect the organization from espionage, terrorism, and threats of unauthorized disclosure and/or compromise of information considered vital to mission interests, national defense and national security providing security program functions; participate in the administration and implementation of the Industrial, Information, Personnel, Physical and OPSEC security programs to meet the mission and improve the security programs. NOTE: Due to the use of 120-day rosters, this period of experience may be completed within 120 days of the closing date of this announcement.</p> <p>Department of Defense Security Fundamentals Professional 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. This certification requirement only applies to employees assigned to an indexed CPD or SCPD position on or after 14 March 2016. Incumbent employees assigned on or before 13 March 2016 are not required to obtain the DoD certification(s) listed above.</p> <p>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:</p> <ul> <li>Mastery knowledge of information security concepts, principles, and practices to analyze, and resolve issues. </li><li>Expert knowledge in analytical theories, processes, programs and practices </li><li>Sophisticated understanding and skill in applying broad or in-depth expertise in highly complex and ambiguous situations. </li><li>Knowledge of government contractual practices and requirements for development and purchase of aerospace weapon systems. Must be familiar with civilian industrial organization, operations, and management </li><li>Ability to plan, organize work, and meets deadlines. </li><li>Strong writing and oral communication skills to inform and persuade. </li></ul> <p>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.</p> <p>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.</p> <p>Education</p> <p>ARE YOU USING YOUR EDUCATION TO QUALIFY? If position has a positive degree requirement or education forms the basis for qualifications, you MUST submit transcriptswith the application. Official transcripts are not required at the time of application; however, if position has a positive degree requirement, qualifying based on education alone or in combination with experience; transcripts must be verified prior to appointment. An accrediting institution recognized by the U.S. Department of Education must accredit education. Click here to check accreditation.</p> <p>FOREIGN EDUCATION: Education completed in foreign colleges or universities may be used to meet the requirements. You must show proof the education credentials have been deemed to be at least equivalent to that gained in conventional U.S. education program. It is your responsibility to provide such evidence when applying.</p> <p>Additional information</p> <p>This is an acquisition demonstration project position NH-03 equivalent to a GS-12 to GS-13.</p> <p>Interagency Career Transition Assistance Program (ICTAP): For information on</p>