US Space Force HQ Program Security Representative

 

Jobcode: VA-0415-001

Location: Pentagon and Joint Base Anacostia-Bolling
Job Type: Full-time
Number of hires for this role: 2  
 

Summary:  

The Headquarters United States Space Force (HQ USSF) Director of Staff Security Office (SF/DSZ) is responsible for providing administration and management of the collateral security program, personnel activities relating to the Sensitive Compartmented Information Security Program and Special Access Program (SAP) security for United States Space Force (USSF) Field command and the Space Staff. DSZ works with USSF Field Activities, Direct Reporting Units (DRUs) to improve security education, awareness and processes to reduce incidents and spillages. The DSZ staff also evaluates and enforces security discipline effectively to eliminate deficiencies, to contain spillages and investigate infractions and violations in accordance with DoD Guidance. The contractor will assist with enabling USSF to meet all physical and environmental protection, personnel security, incident handling, information system security, COMSEC, and security training requirements in order to ensure information is protected and safeguarded in accordance with DoD instructions. The contractor will assist with enabling USSF to meet all physical and environmental protection, personnel security, incident handling, information system security, COMSEC, and security training requirements in order to ensure information is protected and safeguarded in accordance with DoD instructions.

The SF/DSZ Director serves as the Principal Security Advisor to the United States Space Force Chief of Staff Office (CSO) and Vice Chief of Staff Office (VCSO) for Special Programs. DSZ staff ensures HQSF adheres to applicable laws as well as national, DOD, and other security policies and requirements.

The contractor will assist DSZ government personnel as they:

• Represent Space Force at DoD and USAF SAP working groups
• Work with Secretary of the Air Force (SAF) organizations to determine and meet the United States Space Force (USSF) SAP information access requirements
• Create and maintain a secure environment at all USSF locations where SAP information is stored, accessed, or SAP-accessed personnel are assigned.
• Provide support to and oversight duties of USSF Field Commands for the protection of collateral, SCI and SAP information.

Required Skills:

• 3+ years of demonstrated security experience
• TS/SCI; willing to take CI poly
• A passion for learning, helping others, sharing team knowledge, and contributing value to the mission in any way possible
• Ability to work well in a fast paced, dynamic environment
• Good oral and written communication skills; MS Office proficient
• Good business acumen; ability to relate professionally inside the work environment
• Organized and flexible
• Ability to manage security for multiple programs across differing levels of classification
• Experience navigating security databases/systems of record

Desired Skills:

• Bachelors Degree
• Knowledge of Special Access Program (SAP) security and Program Access Request (PAR) process
• Knowledge of OPSEC practices and implementation
• Practical experience working Department of Defense (DoD) Contract Security Classification Specifications
• Ability to author new security guidance and interpret existing guidance

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Profit sharing
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• STD | LTD