About the Role:
The Air Force Test Center is looking for a full-time, permanent NH-0080-03 to work at 46th Test Squadron Operating Location A at Patrick Space Force Base, Florida.
96TH TEST WING MISSION: We test and evaluate state-of-the-art weapon systems, provide quality installation and mission support, and serve as responsible stewards of our resources to deliver war-winning capabilities. In this position, you will serve as the government Chief of Security at a geographically separated unit supporting multiple programs of top national defense priority.
Announcement Length/Closes: 15 workdays
Location: Cocoa Beach, Florida (Patrick Space Force Base)
Typical 2026 salary range: $89,508 - $138,370 per year (includes Locality)
Travel Requirements: Travel required to obtain specialized training and to attend security conferences and symposiums. 30 days/year or less.
Areas of Consideration (AOC): Department – wide (DoD)
Incentives:
• This position MAY be eligible for a recruitment/relocation incentive. Specifics will be discussed with the Selecting Official.
• This position MAY be eligible for paid relocation (Permanent Change of Station (PCS) costs MAY be paid). Specifics will be discussed with the Selecting Official.
Desired Skills:
Responsible for the accreditation of a new Special Access Program Facility (SAPF)
Responsible for the accreditation of a new Sensitive Compartmented Information Facility (SCIF)
Served as Chief of Security for squadron (or equivalent) organization
Major Duties:
- Deliver presentations and briefings to the Director on unit security program status including accomplishments, solutions, open actions, and future requirements for funding, hardware, software, training, etc.
- Prepare, deliver, and monitor security training of assigned government and contract personnel
- Coordinate the day-to-day activities of assigned contractor security and information system security personnel
- Prepare security standard operating procedures for all facilities
- Prepare emergency action plans for all facilities
- Coordinate with host base security organizations and particiapte in recurring base security meetings
- Coordinate with parent squadron, group, wing, and command security officials
- Oversee Industrial Security Program of attached DoD support contract personnel
- Organize and lead the unit's security self-inspection activities and reports results to the Director
- Coordinate with unit facility manager and resource manager for the physical maintenance of all classified facilities.
Qualifications/Requirements:
- U.S. Citizenship
- 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
- Obtain & maintain Top Secret security clearance with SCI and SAP access
- This is a designated Drug Testing Position
- Department of Defense Security Fundamentals Professional Certification, Security Asset Protection Professional Certification, and Special program Security Certification conferrals are 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.
***Resumes limited to two pages. Federal agencies now only accept resumes up to two pages in length.*** Learn more about the new resume requirements at https://help.usajobs.gov/faq/application/documents/resume/what-to-include
Please send resumes to: Sean Kissinger, sean.kissinger.2@us.af.mil & Nisha White, nisha.white.1@us.af.mil
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