Information Security Specialist (T5)

1. Serves as the Wing Information Protection Program Manager executing/enforcing all operational functional and mission assurance aspects of the program. Formulates wing program goals plans policy implementation guidelines procedures and work plans dealing with the development and operation of wing-wide information security programs and activities and provides technical and administrative direction to subordinate wing information security personnel. Interprets National Guard Bureau (NGB) Air National Guard (ANG) Air Force (AF) Department of Defense (DoD) and other federal regulations for information security processes as they apply and are implemented within the Wing. Demonstrates expert knowledge of the information security field that is necessary to provide effective guidance training and direction to subordinate squadron level organizations/activities/units. Establishes and maintains liaisons with senior personnel at wing NGB ANG and MAJCOM. Prepares information security review reports and provides recommendations and advice. Analyzes and evaluates the classification downgrading declassification and destruction programs. Advises installation project engineers project managers command mission leads action officers and effected operational officers of their responsibility to provide proper classified management guidance and specification requirements during performance of respective duties. Oversees directs monitors and conducts regulatory and non-regulatory security surveys and Information Security Program Reviews (ISPRs) to monitor and enforce implementation and oversight of DoD Information Personnel and Industrial Security Programs. Evaluates compliance of activities with complex security requirements identifies deficiencies and ensures corrective action is identified for each deficiency found. Prepares ISPR reports and briefs commanders on requirements and recommendations. (30%)

2. Makes information protection risk assessments and risk management/mitigation strategies/recommendations based on intelligence-derived threat issues that may require deviations from or synthesis of policies. Uses initiative and resourcefulness in researching and implementing new and improved security methods and procedures. Complexity of duties is amplified as useful precedents often do not exist technological advancements constantly change parameters for problem solutions and unknown events significantly change circumstances. Collects assembles analyzes and assesses background data and other intelligence information. Develops processes methods and recommendations to defeat intelligence gathering or risk exposure of information and ultimately prevent the compromise loss unauthorized access/disclosure destruction distortion or non-accessibility of information regardless of physical form or characteristics over the life cycle of the information including actions to regulate access to sensitive information controlled unclassified information and classified information produced by entrusted to or under the control of the United States Government. Recommends studies that frequently cross organizational and functional boundaries and have the ability to significantly affect budgets and resources. (30%)

3. Delivers Security Awareness and Education Programs to satisfy security education and training requirements for all assigned organizations. Revises or augments training to support unique requirements. Oversees the development of recurring education and training for Top Secret Control Officers (TSCO) and Original Classification Authorities (OCA). The education program involves a combination of security managers performing full time as well as part time security manger duties. Formulates and manages supplemental security education and training courses meetings and aids to assure maximum effectiveness of the programs. Presents security material and distributes pertinent security information at semiannual Security Managers and Contractor Facility Security Managers meetings. (20%)

4. Exercises supervisory personnel management responsibilities. Directs the overarching focus and direction of the organization. Provides broad directions for work by articulating goals or financial constraints of higher level management or headquarters. Selects candidates for subordinate positions taking into consideration skills and qualifications mission requirements and EEO and diversity objectives. Ensures reasonable equity of performance standards. Explains performance expectations to subordinates and provides regular feedback on strengths and weaknesses. Appraises performance of employees rated. (20%)

Performs other duties as assigned.

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• Federal employment suitability as determined by a background investigation.
• May be required to successfully complete a probationary period.
• Participation in direct deposit is mandatory.
• Must be able to obtain and maintain the appropriate security clearance of the position.
• May occasionally be required to work other than normal duty hours; overtime may be required.

EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS: Each applicant must fully substantiate (in his/her own words) that he/she meets the requirements of the Specialized Experience listed below: Otherwise the applicant will be considered unqualified for this position. DO NOT COPY THE VACANCY ANNOUNCEMENT OR THE POSITION DESCRIPTION. DOING SO MAY RESULT IN DISQUALIFICATION FOR THE POSITION.

GENERAL EXPERIENCE: Experience education or training in collecting and analyzing data effectively efficiently and accurately. Able to apply procedures and directives by reading and interpreting technical material. Ability to communicate clearly and effectively orally and in writing using presentation and report formats. Demonstrated ability to follow directions to read understand and retain a variety of instructions regulations and procedures. Learned ability to assess the surrounding environment to recognize immediate risk levels. Must have the education and validated understanding of the basic principles and concepts of the occupational series and grade for one of the seven organizational program disciplines and its applicable Security Series career.

SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE: 1 year equivalent to at least next lower grade level.

KNOWLEDGE REQUIRED:
-- Knowledge of a wide range of security concepts principles and practices to review independently analyze and resolve difficult and complex security problems; apply policy direction to contractors and government/military officials and develop guidance for applying security policy procedures techniques equipment and methods to a variety of work situations and various levels or degrees of security controls.

-- Knowledge of a broad range of security program relationships and proficiency in information personnel and industrial security to effectively implement and administer applicable security programs and/or coordinate with other specialized security programs.

-- Knowledge of security classification methods concepts and eligibility for access to classified or sensitive information to review plans for proposed or new projects organizations and/or missions to assure the presence of adequate planning for information security and other controls.

-- Ability to plan and carry out reviews of unit and/or contractor security programs analyze and evaluate reports and conditions to recommend remedial actions.