Security Program Specialist, 76 ISRS

The United States Space Force (USSF) Combat Forces Command (CFC) Space Delta 7 (DEL 7) 76th Intelligence, Surveillance, and Reconnaissance Squadron (76 ISRS) at Wright Patterson Air Force Base, Ohio is searching for a Security Program Specialist (GG-0080-12, GS-12 equivalent).

Description:

As the primary Security Specialist for a critical task force supporting two squadrons and key interagency partners, you will serve as the security linchpin for the 76th Intelligence, Surveillance, and Reconnaissance Squadron (76 ISRS) and the Space Intelligence Production Cell (SIPC). Operating under Combat Forces Command and Space Delta 7, with duty at both Wright-Patterson Air Force Base and Springfield Air Force National Guard Base in Ohio, your core mission is to protect vital national security resources from espionage, terrorism, and unauthorized disclosure. You will execute and provide comprehensive oversight for all squadron and SIPC security requirements—encompassing personnel, information, and physical security—while building and maintaining positive working relationships with all supporting security personnel across both installations to ensure the complete integrity of the mission.

The ideal candidate is a seasoned security professional with a comprehensive mastery of security principles, technologies, and practices, specifically skilled in safeguarding classified information within a complex, high-stakes environment. This individual possesses a deep, functional knowledge of the organization's structure, operational responsibilities, and personnel and manning programs, allowing them to navigate and solve institutional challenges effectively. They are an adept problem-solver, skilled in fact-finding, analysis, and developing concrete action plans. Furthermore, the candidate excels at gathering and presenting facts, communicating with tact and courtesy, and leveraging a full suite of office automation software to produce clear and effective reports, spreadsheets, and other documents. Their superior ability to plan, organize, and manage programs and functions ensures they can consistently meet deadlines and drive mission objectives forward.

Key Skills and Abilities:

1. Knowledge of a wide range of security specialties, concept, principles, criteria, requirements, technology, and practices.
2. Knowledge of the organizational and functional responsibilities and operations of an organization.
3. Knowledge of various office automation software programs, tools, and techniques to support office operations and produce a variety of documents such as letters, reports, spreadsheets, databases, and graphs.
4. Knowledge of security practices for ensuring the safeguarding of classified information in a complex security environment.
5. Knowledge of structure, programs, and work methods of organization for personnel/manning issues.
6. Skill in fact-finding, problem analysis, problem resolutions, and development of concrete action plans to solve problems.
7. Ability to gather, analyze and present facts, communicate effectively, using tact and courtesy and possess the ability to plan, organize work, and meet deadlines and ability to plan and organize management programs and functions of an organization.

Requirements:

1. Must be a U.S Citizen.
2. Employee must be able to obtain and maintain a Top-Secret security clearance with SCI access.
3. Position is designated special-sensitive and requires eligibility for access to Sensitive Compartmented Information (SCI), other intelligence-related Special Sensitive information, or involvement in Top Secret Special Access Programs (SAP) to fully perform the duties and responsibilities of the position.
4. A non-disclosure agreement must be signed.
5. Drug Testing: This position has been designated by the Air Force as a Testing Designated Position (TDP) under the Air Force Civilian Testing Program.
6. The employee may be required to travel in military and/or commercial aircraft to perform temporary duty assignments.
7. PCS is authorized.
8. Incentive is not authorized.
9. This position will close after 5 business days or 75 applications, whichever comes first.

Organization:

The United States Space Force (USSF) is a military service that organizes, trains, and equips military members and civilians to protect U.S. and allied interests in space and provide space capabilities to the joint force. USSF responsibilities include developing Guardians, acquiring military space systems, maturing the military doctrine for space power, and organizing space forces to present to our Combatant Commands (CCMDs).

The strategic importance of space can’t be overstated. Political and humanitarian interests as well as commercial concerns vital to the world economy all rely on space-based systems. Launched in 2019 as the nation’s sixth and newest military branch, the USSF was created to protect the interests and assets of America and its allies in this heavily contested realm. The Department of War relies on satellites and advanced space-based technology for secure communications, navigation, real-time reconnaissance, precision targeting on the battlefield, early warning of potential missile launches, and even weather forecasting. Guardians and civilians of the USSF are challenged every day to reach new heights in protecting and amplifying these space-based capabilities and defending our way of life by maintaining our edge in space.

The Space Force wants to attract talent with the character and potential to excel, empower them with information and choices, and develop them in line with their desires and the Space Force’s needs to create a high-performing organization necessary to secure and defend space.