SECURITY SPECIALIST (SAP/STO)

U.S. Northern CommandPeterson AFB, Coloradousajobspublished 10/20/2026

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About the company

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 Combatant Command headquarters level Special Access Program (SAP) security specialist/ Security Officer providing personnel, operations, automated information systems, information, physical, communications security, and Security Education, Training, and Awareness security program functions.

Your tasks

DUTY 1: Serves as a Compartmented Program Security Specialist for assigned SAPs in support of N/NC missions. DUTY 2: Serves as a N/NC specialist for compartmented Automated Information Systems (AIS) and serves as Communications Security (COMSEC) Responsible Officer. DUTY 3: Serves as a Special Security Representative (SSR) for multiple Sensitive Compartmented Information (SCI) Facilities (SCIF)/SAP Facility (SAPF) across the command, ensuring physical security is maintained. DUTY 4: Supports Integrated Joint Special Technical Operations (IJSTO)/SAP planning and execution. DUTY 5: Serves as a NORTHCOM J3X Division security manager.

Requirements

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.

GS-11 Level SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE: Applicants must have at least one (1) year of specialized experience at the next lower grade GS-09, or equivalent in other pay systems. Examples of specialized experience includes applying expert knowledge of Federal, DoW, OSW, Joint, CJCS, and Air Force directives, policies, regulations, principles, and procedures governing the comprehensive security management of SAPs, and skill in selecting, interpreting, and applying these guidelines to plan, manage, and advise on the control and safeguarding of SAPs across the command; Knowledge of the full range of security disciplines-personnel, physical, information, industrial, information systems, and communications security-sufficient to develop and implement security policies, procedures, standards, and training that protect information, personnel, facilities, operations, and material from unauthorized disclosure, compromise, or loss at a CCMD-level organization.

OR EDUCATION: Ph.D. or equivalent doctoral degree or 3 full years of progressively higher level graduate education leading to such a degree or LL.M., if related. NOTE: You must submit a copy of your transcripts.

OR COMBINATION OF EXPERIENCE AND EDUCATION: A combination of education and experience may be used to qualify for this position as long as the computed percentage of the requirements is at least 100%. NOTE: You must submit a copy of your transcripts.

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-09 level is required to meet the time-in-grade requirements for the GS-11 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:

Knowledge of the principles, concepts, and standard procedures governing SAP security management across the personnel, physical, information, industrial, information systems, and communications security disciplines, sufficient to perform well-precedented security assignments.
Skill in communicating factual, procedural, and technical security information clearly, concisely, and accurately, both orally and in writing.
Ability to select, interpret, and apply established Federal, DoW, and command security guidelines and precedents to conventional security problems and to recommend solutions from among established alternatives.
Ability to analyze security problems and requirements to identify significant factors, gather and evaluate pertinent data, identify deficiencies, and recognize appropriate solutions.
Ability to plan and organize assigned security work, manage competing priorities and suspenses, and consult and coordinate effectively with co-workers and mission partners.

GS-12 Level SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE: Applicants must have at least one (1) year of specialized experience at the next lower grade GS-11, or equivalent in other pay systems. Examples of specialized experience includes applying expert knowledge of Federal, DoW, OSW, Joint, CJCS, and Air Force directives, policies, regulations, principles, and procedures governing the comprehensive security management of SAPs, and skill in selecting, interpreting, and applying these guidelines to plan, manage, and advise on the control and safeguarding of SAPs across the command; Knowledge of the full range of security disciplines-personnel, physical, information, industrial, information systems, and communications security-sufficient to develop and implement security policies, procedures, standards, and training that protect information, personnel, facilities, operations, and material from unauthorized disclosure, compromise, or loss at a CCMD-level organization.

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-11 level is required to meet the time-in-grade requirements for the GS-12 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:

Knowledge of DoW SAP security policy, regulations, and procedures sufficient to interpret and apply a broad body of national-level SAP guidance to complex command security processes.
Ability to manage and operate compartmented command and control information systems to ensure authorized processing and communication of SAP information.
Skill in applying specialized security methods, principles, and procedures across the personnel, physical, information, industrial, information systems, and communications security disciplines to administer an integrated security program.
Skill in reconciling complex and controversial inter-command, inter-service, and inter-agency security and advanced technology support issues to develop workable solutions.
Ability to manage and organize multiple compartmented program activities and tasks to meet mission requirements and suspenses.
Ability to communicate orally and in writing clearly, concisely, and with technical accuracy.
Ability to plan, conduct, and document security inspections, reviews, and investigations, and to identify deficiencies and monitor corrective actions.

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 IF USING EDUCATION TO QUALIFY: If position has a positive degree requirement or education forms the basis for qualifications, you MUST submit transcripts with the application. Official transcripts are not required at the time of application; however, if position has a positive degree requirement, qualifying based on education alone or in combination with experience, transcripts must be verified prior to appointment. An accrediting institution recognized by the U.S. Department of Education must accredit education. Click here to check accreditation.

FOREIGN EDUCATION: Education completed in foreign colleges or universities may be used to meet the requirements. You must show proof the education credentials have been deemed to be at least equivalent to that gained in conventional U.S. education program. It is your responsibility to provide such evidence when applying.

Other

CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT CONTINUED...: In the performance of assigned duties, employee uses tact, diplomacy, and professionalism to promote effective working relationships with a variety of offices and agencies. Work may require employee to drive a government motor vehicle due to frequent travel to and from Cheyenne Mountain Space Force Station. A valid driver's license is required for this position. CDSE SAP Personnel Security Official Course is required within two months of assuming position. CDSE Introduction to Special Access Programs (SAPs) and Office of the Director of National Intelligence ICD 705 Physical Security Course are required within one year of assuming position. Department of Defense Security Fundamentals Professional Certification (SFPC) conferral is required within 2 years of the established employee EOD or initial assignment date to this position in accordance with DOD 3305.13-M, DOD Security Accreditation and Certification and AFI 36-2645, Security Professional Certification and Development. The listed certification requirements may not be deleted or modified without the written approval of the AF Security Functional Authority (SAF/AA) or their delegated security career field representative.