Security Specialist (AFRL/RYSI)

Job Overview

This position is only open to Air Force Research Laboratory Civilian Employees. This job announcement will be accepting candidate submissions until 15 MAY 2024. Your application WILL NOT be considered if all required documents are not submitted. See the list of required documents at the bottom of the announcement.

The Information Protection Branch (AFRL/RYSI), Sensors Directorate seeks to hire an Entry-level Security Specialist, DO-0080-01 in Dayton, OH.

• Serves as a Security Specialist providing personnel, industrial, information, operations, and physical security program support for the Sensors Directorate. 
• Applies security knowledge to perform duties supporting and/or improving the efficiency and productivity of the Information Protection Branch.
• Analyzes and resolves difficult but routine problems within an assigned area of responsibility, sometimes under the guidance of a senior security specialist.
• Plans and carry out work based on established security guidelines and supervisor's priorities and deadlines.
• Uses judgment in selecting, interpreting, and adapting security guidelines and procedures.
• Communicates routine information and develops formal written communication, often with supervisory review and revision.
• With guidance, effectively adjusts communication to the audience's level of understanding. Has speaking skills required to deliver basic briefings.
• Interacts with customers on routine security issues to coordinate actions within the Information Protection Branch.
   

Telework

Yes, this position is eligible for situational telework; as determined by agency policy

Remote Work (CONUS)

No, this position is not approved for remote work.

Required Qualifications

• United States Citizenship
• Applicants must have at least one (1) year of specialized experience at the next lower grade, DU-02/GS-06, or equivalent in other pay systems. 
• Ability to obtain and maintain a TOP SECRET SCI security clearance.
• This is a drug testing designated position. The incumbent will be subject to random testing.
• The ability to obtain and maintain Security Fundamentals Professional Certification (SFPC) Security Professional Education and Development (SPeD) security certifications within two years.
• Applicants must have extensive verbal and written skills with the ability to speak in front of large audiences.
   

Desired Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree desired
• Experience working with Scientist and Engineers within DoD Research and Development organizations
• Experience working/leading security efforts in a multi-level security environment

When uploading documents please utilize the naming convention listed below:
• Resume (PDF): Req No_47556_Last Name_First Name_Resume
• Transcript: Req No_47556_Last Name_First Name_Transcript*
• SF-50: Req No_47556_Last Name_First Name_SF-50
*If uploading multiple transcripts, naming convention should include "Transcript BS" or "Transcript MA" as applicable.

Required documents include:

• Federal resume with relevant start and end dates in MM/DD/YY, per experience.
• Unofficial transcripts are required if the OPM Qualifications Standards and Individual Occupational Requirement requires a degree or combination of education and experience to qualify. For example, Scientist and Engineering positions have education requirements and therefore transcripts must be uploaded (redact all PII).
• Most recent SF-50 for current federal employees; redact all PII

(Requisition Number: 47556)

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