SECURITY ASSISTANT- DIRECT HIRE AUTHORITY

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The primary purpose of this position is to monitor and implement established Security Management and Personnel Security Programs.

To provide oversight of all Personnel Security Programs for the Commander of the 96th Communications Squadron for all assigned

military, civilian, and contractor personnel.Duties

• Resolves a wide variety of complex security clearance problems that require choosing alternative responses through coordination with Wing Security Managers, Defense Counterintelligence and Security Agency (DCSA) Adjudication and Vetting Services (AVS), Office of Personnel Management (OPM), higher headquarters, etc.
• Reviews, establishes, and maintains Incident Reporting.
• Assists in the overall management of the Information Security Program.
• Assists in the administration of the Security Education and Training Program for information, personnel, and industrial security programs.
• Performs administrative office support functions and maintains cooperative working relationships with supervisors and commanders.

Qualifications

Experience requirements are described in the Office of Personnel Management (OPM) Qualification Standards for General Schedule Positions, Clerical and Administrative Support Positions.

Due to the use of 120-day rosters, this period of experience may be completed within 120 days of the closing date of this announcement.

SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE: Applicants must have at least 1 year (52 weeks) of specialized experience at the next lower broadband NK-02, equivalent to the next lower grade GS-07 or equivalent in other pay systems. Specialized experience includes independently resolving complex personnel security clearance issues by coordinating with Wing Security Managers, DCSA Adjudication and Vetting Services, OPM, and higher headquarters. It also includes maintaining NBIS and DISS records; advising unit personnel on clearance requirements; preparing and submitting initial and periodic security investigations; reviewing documentation for completeness and accuracy; and conducting local records checks to ensure personnel security data is current and correct.

IDEAL CANDIDATE:

• Highly motivated and detail-oriented professional with a strong foundation in security principles. We are seeking an individual who not only meets the core requirements but also brings the following desired qualifications:

Desired Experience & Skills:

• At least 2 years of experience in the following:
• Utilizing security database systems such as the Defense Information System for Security (DISS) and the National Background Investigation Services (NBIS) for processing personnel security actions.

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:

• Knowledge of common and specialized security methods, rules, regulations, and principles to provide technical work and assist personnel in security administration and perform a wide variety of interrelated or nonstandard security assignments and resolve problems.
• Knowledge of procedures, forms, and information and confidentiality requirements related to sensitive personal information to request security investigations and submit to the appropriate government agency.
• Knowledge of what constitutes derogatory information, the supporting data required to complete adjudication determinations, and understanding of clearance adjudication processes and the information/criteria required.
• Knowledge of one or more automated databases associated with a specific security function to recognize, locate, and insert data/information. Support office and security operations and produce a variety of documents and reports.
• Ability to plan and organize work, follow instructions, accomplish multiple ongoing projects and ability to locate, assemble, and compose information for reports, inquiries, and limited technical correspondence.
• Ability to communicate effectively with a diverse group of individuals, using a high degree of tact and diplomacy.

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. How you will be evaluated Your application package (resume, supporting documents, and responses to the questionnaire) will be used to determine your eligibility, qualifications, and quality ranking for this position. Please follow all instructions carefully. Errors or omissions may affect your rating or consideration for employment.

Your responses to the questionnaire may be compared to the documents you submit. The documents you submit must support your responses to the online questionnaire. If your application contradicts or does not support your questionnaire responses, you will receive a rating of "not qualified" or "insufficient information" and you will not receive further consideration for this job.

Applicants who disqualify themselves will not be evaluated further.

APPRAISALS/AWARDS: Hiring Managers use objective methods and consider previous performance appraisals and awards in the selection process. Current Federal Civilian employees should list any relevant performance related rating and/or awards in your resume. How to apply The complete Application Package must be submitted by 11:59 PM (ET) on 11/09/2026

To preview the Application Questionnaire, please click the following link:https://apply.usastaffing.gov/ViewQuestionnaire/13100872

To begin the process, click the Apply Online button to create an account or log in to your existing USAJOBS account. Follow the prompts to complete the application questionnaire. Please ensure you click the Submit My Application button at the end of the process.

To apply for this position, you must provide a complete Application Package which includes:

1. Your Resume. If you submit more than one resume, only the most recent will be reviewed. The "most recent" is considered the resume with the latest timestamp.

• Resumes may not exceed two pages. The two-page resume ensures the most relevant experience is reviewed and considered, which is a common practice in both the public and private sectors. Resumes exceeding two pages will be removed from consideration. Additional information on how to complete or update your resume may be located here.
• For qualification determination your resume must contain hours worked per week and dates of employment (i.e., month/year to month/year or month/year to present). If your resume does not contain this information, your application may be marked as insufficient, and you will not receive consideration for this position. If you are a current Federal employee or previous Federal employee, provide your pay plan, series and grade, i.e. GS-0301-09. Current Federal Civilian Employees may list any relevant performance related rating (given within the last three years) and/or incentive awards in your resume.
• Do NOT include photographs, inappropriate material, inappropriate content, nor personal information such as age, gender, religion, social security number, etc., on your resume. If the resume you submit contains such information you will not be considered for this vacancy.
• Your name, first and last, MUST be included on your resume.

2. A complete Application Questionnaire
3. Additional Required Documents (see Required Documents section). Ensure all submitted documents contain your full name.
4. Help recruiters find you. Make your resume and profile searchable, which means recruiters may contact you about possible jobs. Additional information may be located here.

OPTIONAL DOCUMENTS:

Performance Appraisals for Current Federal Civilian Employees - Most recent performance appraisals (dated within last 3 years) showing the official rating of record, signed by a supervisor, or statement why the performance appraisal is unavailable.

Awards for Current Federal Civilian Employees - List any awards received within the last 3 years on the resume.

Note: Applicant must not submit award Notification of Personnel Actions (SF50s).

PLEASE NOTE: It is the applicant's responsibility to verify that information entered and/or uploaded, (i.e., resume) is received, accurate, and submitted by the closing date. You may verify your documents have been processed with your application package successfully. You can access your USAJOBS account to do so by clicking here. Uploaded documents may take up to one hour to clear the virus scan.

Human Resources WILL NOT modify or change any answers submitted by an applicant. Other information This public notice is to gather applications that may or may not result in selection.

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This is an acquisition demonstration project position NK-03 equivalent to a GS-08 to GS-10.

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