SECURITY SPECIALIST

The United States Space Force (USSF) Space Systems Command (SSC) at Los Angeles, California is searching for a Security Specialist (NH-0080-03, GS 12/13 equivalent). Description: Secure the future of space operations. Space Systems Command is seeking a highly motivated Security Specialist 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. If you are a strategic thinker dedicated to safeguarding national security, we need your expertise on our team. The ideal candidate is a dynamic leader with three to five years of in-depth knowledge of Space Systems Command, possessing the proven ability to effectively lead, motivate, and guide a base-level Information Protection Office within a dynamic organizational structure.

This individual must exhibit a mastery of problem-solving for complex security challenges and demonstrate exceptional communication skills, both orally and in writing. A key requirement for this role is the ability to establish and maintain strong relationships with key partners, including the DAF HQ Security Enterprise, and to confidently advise both senior leaders and base-level IP Offices on critical security matters. Key Skills and Abilities: 1.

Knowledge of a wide range of collateral security disciplines, concepts, principles, practices and requirements applicable to the Information Protection program to include information security, controlled unclassified information, physical security, acquisition security, personnel security, and counter-insider threat program.

1. Comprehensive knowledge of organization's missions, functions, and structure to ensure effective implementation of oversight of information protection programs security concepts, principles and practices.
2. Knowledge of analytical methods for determining and evaluating vulnerability threats, intelligence data, and other specialized areas resulting in possible program compromise. Knowledge of state-of-the art security equipment, devices, practices, and procedures with all IP security disciplines for planning and implementing protective methods and security procedures.
3. Knowledge of required security training concepts, programs, and procedures to develop security education programs, provide training, and assist in operating security.
4. Skill in planning, developing, implementing, and evaluating security programs to meet mission requirements and improve the security program.
5. Ability to communicate orally and in writing, clearly, concisely, and accurately.

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.

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Your resume must provide: 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.