Special Security Officer, SSC​/S2 Security Clearance

Position: Special Security Officer, SSC/S2 with Security Clearance
Duties The United States Space Force (USSF) Space Systems Command (SSC) at Los Angeles Air Force Base, California is searching for a Special Security Officer (NH-0080-04, GS 14/15 equivalent).

Description:

Space Systems Command seeks a dynamic Supervisory Security Specialist to serve as the Special Security Officer at Los Angeles Air Force Base. In this vital role, you will lead a team of security professionals, direct the SCI Security Program, and act as the organization's technical authority, providing critical oversight for the nation's most advanced space acquisition programs to protect sensitive assets and ensure mission integrity.

The Supervisory Security Specialist is a strategic leader with expert knowledge of special security policies and a proven ability to manage and inspire a team. You must possess exceptional communication, negotiation, and analytical skills to resolve complex security challenges. A Top Secret/SCI security clearance is mandatory for this Testing Designated Position (TDP), and you will be required to obtain specific DoW security certifications within two years of appointment.

The ideal candidate will have extensive security experience within the Department of War (DoW) and the Intelligence Community, with expert-level knowledge of Special Security and SCI program policies. Proven supervisory experience is required, including managing personnel, information, and physical security, as well as supporting DoW contractors (e.g., handling DD Form 254s). The ability to obtain and maintain a Top Secret/SCI clearance is mandatory.

Possession of DoW certifications-such as the Security Fundamentals Professional Certification (SFPC), Security Asset Protection Professional Certification (SAPPC), and Special Program Security Certification (SPSC) is highly advantageous, as these are required within two years of appointment. Key

Skills and Abilities:

1. In-depth knowledge of policy, processes, and procedures related to special security and strategic planning activities needed to execute compliant projects and/or studies within established time constraints.
2. Ability to encourage new ideas and innovations; manage human and information resources strategically and build coalitions to achieve common goals.
3. Skill in working with customers to assess needs, provide assistance, resolve problems, and satisfy expectations.
4. Ability to persuade others to accept recommendations, work toward an agreement, and negotiate mutually acceptable solutions.
5. Ability to develop and maintain effective relationships and to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing.
6. Ability to organize work, set priorities, and determines resource requirements; determine goals and strategies to achieve them; coordinate with other organizations; monitor progress, and evaluate outcomes.
7. Ability to identify problems and use sound judgment and decisions to generate and evaluate alternatives and make recommendations. Requirements Conditions of employment
* U.S. Citizenship Required
* Eligible for situational telework only, including Emergency and OPM prescribed "Unscheduled Telework."
* PCS is authorized and paid IAW JTR and AF Regulations. If receiving an authorized PCS, you may be subject to completing/signing a CONUS agreement. More information on PCS requirements, may be found at:  
* Employee must be able to obtain and maintain a Top-Secret security clearance with SCI access.
* Required to handle and safeguard sensitive and/or classified information in accordance with regulations to reduce potential compromise.
* This position has been designated for drug testing. Incumbent is subject to random urinalysis testing as a condition of employment.
* This is a Supervisory position being filled.
* May be required to travel by military or commercial aircraft in the performance of TDY assignments.
* May be required to work overtime on an unscheduled or emergency basis.
* Department of Defense Security Fundamentals Professional Certification (SFPC), Security Asset Protection Professional Certification (SAPPC), and Special Program Security Certification (SPSC) conferrals are required within 2 years.
* Depending on the type of position (competitive/excepted) you are selected for, you will be required to serve a 1-year probationary period OR 2-year trial period.
* Upon completion of your probationary/trial period, your employment will be terminated unless you receive certification, in writing, that your continued employment advances the public interest.
* Subject to Temporary Duty Assignment (TDY):
Approximately 15 days per year.
* Incentive is not authorized.
* This position will close after 5 business days or 75 applications, whichever comes first. Qualifications The 0080 series does not have an individual occupational requirement that must be met. you can view the experience level requirements . Please scroll down to the 3rd section titled Administraive and Management Positions. Additional information Employed Annuitants…