Summary Click on "Learn more about this agency" button below to view Eligibilities being considered and other IMPORTANT information. The primary purpose of this position is to serve as a Senior Security and Information Management Specialist for HQ USAF/A5/7. Responsibilities Manages the coordination, oversight, implementation, and administration of the Information Security Program for AF/A5/7. Manages the coordination, oversight, implementation, and administration of the Personnel Security Program for AF/A5/7. Exercises supervisory personnel management responsibilities. Manages the coordination, oversight, implementation, and administration of the Industrial Security Program for AF/A5/7. Serves as Chief of the Security Branch of the A5/7 Security, Facilities, and Administrative Team. Requirements Conditions of Employment Qualifications In order to qualify, you must meet the specialized experience requirements described in the Office of Personnel Management (OPM) Qualification Standards for General Schedule Positions, Administrative and Management Positions. SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE: Applicants must have at least one (1) year of specialized experience at the next lower grade GS-13, or equivalent in other pay systems. Examples of specialized experience include: 1) knowledge of security operations, information security management, planning, and programming regulations, guidelines, and processes; and a thorough knowledge of Department of Defense and Air Force planning and management processes to provide guidance and advisory services of long-range Air Force operational planning efforts. 2) Knowledge of the Federal, DoD, and Air Force security operations, information security management, planning and programming3) Applying knowledge of Air Force program goals and objectives, the sequence and timing of key operational events and milestones, and methods of evaluating the effectiveness of planning actions as related to actual events 4) Providing knowledge of required Security Special Access program (SAP) and sensitive compartmented information (SCI) security procedures. 5) Planning, organizing, developing studies or projects and to negotiate effectively with management to accept and implement recommendations, where proposals involve substantial Air Force resources, require extensive changes in established concepts and procedures or may be in conflict with previous programming actions. 6) Applying knowledge of organizational principles and practices. FEDERAL TIME-IN-GRADE (TIG) REQUIREMENT FOR GENERAL SCHEDULE (GS) POSITIONS: Merit promotion applicants must meet applicable time-in-grade requirements to be considered eligible. One year at the GS-13 level is required to meet the time-in-grade requirements for the GS-14 level. TIG applies if you are in a current GS position or held a GS position within the previous 52 weeks. NOTE: Applicants applying as VEOA candidates who are current GS civil service employees or are prior GS civil service employees within the past 52 weeks must also meet time-in-grade requirements. 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: Must possess the ability to manage programs and personnel, establish priorities, assign work, and adjust assignments and direct workflow to effectively manage all resources. Must possess the ability to effectively communicate, orally and in writing, information to various audiences to include stakeholders, line staff, and management. Must possess the ability to manage and administer a large, multi-dimensional security and information program in a professional and comprehensive manner. Must possess the ability to lead and work effectively and professionally with military, federal civilians, and contractor personnel. Must possess the ability to establish effective professional working relationships with coworkers and contribute to a cooperative working environment and successful accomplishment of the mission. Must possess the ability to act as the overall Security, Facilities, and Administrative Team Chief upon request and in the absence of the Security, Facilities, and Administrative Team Chief and provide short-term execution of Security, Facilities, and Administrative Team Chief duties. Must possess the ability to manage multiple tasks in a fast-paced, "high-ops tempo" environment and provide regular, real- time status updates to leadership. Must be able to establish priorities and adjust assignments and direct workflow to effectively manage all resources. Must possess extensive knowledge of security concepts, principles, and practices to plan and implement security procedures for physical, personnel and information security programs within organization. Must ensure follow-up on security incidents/violations are accomplished within regulatory guidelines, and that preliminary inquiries are thorough and well-documented. Must possess practical knowledge of DoD and Air Force missions, functions, goals and objectives. Knowledge of governing laws, regulations, precedents, and directives governing DoD security program. Must possess the ability to interact with personnel at all levels of command in various situations to include handling and safeguarding of sensitive and classified information, responding to alarm activations, interacting with civilian, federal, and military police forces, and remaining calm and leading in emergency situations. 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. 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. Education Additional Information Interagency Career Transition Assistance Program (ICTAP): For information on how to apply as an ICTAP eligible click here. To be well-qualified and exercise selection priority for this vacancy, displaced Federal employees must be rated well qualified or above for this position. You must submit a copy of the agency notice, your most recent performance rating, and your most recent SF-50 noting position, grade level, and duty location. 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. Click here for more information. Current Federal Civilian employees may apply for temporary and term positions and if selected, a break in service may be required prior to appointment to the position. 120-Day Register: 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. Military Spouse Preference (MSP) Eligible: MSP applicants, if determined best qualified, must be selected and placed at the highest grade for which they applied. You must include a completed copy of the DD Form 3145-4, Military Spouse PPP Self-Certification Checklist dated within 30 days along with the documents identified on the checklist to verify your eligibility for MSP. Click here to obtain/download a copy of the DD Form 3145-4, Military Spouse PPP Self-Certification Checklist. Priority Placement Program (PPP) Applicant Eligible: PPP Applicants, if determined well qualified and selected, will be placed at the at the full performance level. You must include the applicable completed copy of the PPP Self-Certification Checklist dated within 30 days along with the documents identified on the checklist to verify your eligibility as a PPP Applicant. Click here to obtain/download a copy of the applicable PPP Self-Certification Checklist (DD3145-1 through DD3145-4, select the appropriate checklist for your claimed preference). To determine the applicable PPP Self-Certification Checklist required to substantiate the eligibilities you are claiming, refer to the AF Civilian Employment Eligibility Guide located in the Required Documents section of this vacancy announcement. Direct Deposit: All federal employees are required to have direct deposit. If you have questions regarding this announcement and have hearing or speech difficulties click here. Tax Law Impact for PCS: On 22-Dec-2017, Public Law 115-97 - the "Tax Cuts and Jobs Act of 2017" suspended qualified moving expense deductions along with the exclusion for employer reimbursements and payments of moving expenses effective 01-Jan-2018 for tax years 2018 through 2025. When you perform a Civilian Permanent Change of Station (PCS) with the government, the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) considers the majority of your entitlements to be taxable. Visit GSA Bulletin FTR 20-04 here for additional information.