Special Security Officer, SSC/S2

The United States Space Force (USSF) Space Systems Command (SSC) at Los Angeles Air Force Base, California is searching for a Special Security Officer (NH-0080-04, GS 14/15 equivalent). Description: Space Systems Command seeks a dynamic Supervisory Security Specialist to serve as the Special Security Officer at Los Angeles Air Force Base. In this vital role, you will lead a team of security professionals, direct the SCI Security Program, and act as the organization's technical authority, providing critical oversight for the nation's most advanced space acquisition programs to protect sensitive assets and ensure mission integrity.

The Supervisory Security Specialist is a strategic leader with expert knowledge of special security policies and a proven ability to manage and inspire a team.

You must possess exceptional communication, negotiation, and analytical skills to resolve complex security challenges. A Top Secret/SCI security clearance is mandatory for this Testing Designated Position (TDP), and you will be required to obtain specific DoW security certifications within two years of appointment. The ideal candidate will have extensive security experience within the Department of War (DoW) and the Intelligence Community, with expert-level knowledge of Special Security and SCI program policies.

Proven supervisory experience is required, including managing personnel, information, and physical security, as well as supporting DoW contractors (e.g., handling DD Form 254s). The ability to obtain and maintain a Top Secret/SCI clearance is mandatory. Possession of DoW certifications-such as the Security Fundamentals Professional Certification (SFPC), Security Asset Protection Professional Certification (SAPPC), and Special Program Security Certification (SPSC) is highly advantageous, as these are required within two years of appointment.

Key Skills and Abilities: 1. In-depth knowledge of policy, processes, and procedures related to special security and strategic planning activities needed to execute compliant projects and/or studies within established time constraints.

1. Ability to encourage new ideas and innovations; manage human and information resources strategically and build coalitions to achieve common goals.
2. Skill in working with customers to assess needs, provide assistance, resolve problems, and satisfy expectations.
3. Ability to persuade others to accept recommendations, work toward an agreement, and negotiate mutually acceptable solutions.
4. Ability to develop and maintain effective relationships and to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing.
5. Ability to organize work, set priorities, and determines resource requirements; determine goals and strategies to achieve them; coordinate with other organizations; monitor progress, and evaluate outcomes.
6. Ability to identify problems and use sound judgment and decisions to generate and evaluate alternatives and make recommendations.

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.

Employed Annuitants (Reemployed Annuitants): Applicants in receipt of an annuity based on civilian employment in the Federal Service are subject to the DoD Policy on The Employment of Annuitants.

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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.