Summary This National Guard Title 5 Excepted Service position is for a SECURITY SPECIALIST, Position Description Number NGT6008000 and is part of the 114 FW in Sioux Falls, SD. AREAS OF CONSIDERATION: -The Public Responsibilities As a SECURITY SPECIALIST, GS-0080-11, you will: This position is located in Advanced Programs Office (APO), Special Access Program (SAP)Branch of an Air National Guard (ANG) Wing supporting fighter or bomber aircraft. The purpose of this position is to serve as a security specialist and security advisor, providing oversight and management of multiple security disciplines (information, personnel, industrial, physical, computer, operations and communications security) in support of special access programs (SAPs). To provide specialized security policy and support for Special Access Programs to ensure the mission is not compromised; provide an effective security program to insure that information and material affecting national defense are protected from unauthorized disclosure, espionage and sabotage; ensuring granted individuals access to program information is clearly consistent with the interest of national security and defense. Requirements Conditions of Employment Qualifications You may qualify based on your experience and/or education as described below: Specialized Experience: You must have one year of specialized experience equivalent to at least the next lower grade GS-9 in the normal line of progression for the occupation in the organization. Experience in the competencies/KSAs listed below. (Experience must be documented in your resume) OR, Education: Applicants may substitute education for the required experience. To qualify based on education for this grade level you must have a Ph.D. or equivalent doctoral degree or three full academic years of progressively higher level graduate education leading to such a degree related to the position.( Transcript must be attached if using education) OR, Combination: Applicants may also combine education and experience to qualify at this level. You must have a combination of specialized experience and education. Knowledge, Skill, and Abilities (KSAs): Applicants are strongly encouraged to submit a separate sheet(s) addressing the Knowledge, Skills and Abilities (KSAs) and how they relate to work experience, education or training. Knowledge of the Special Access Program (SAP) information security program. Skill in researching, interpreting, analyzing, and applying security guidelines from various sources for local application. Knowledge of procedures for document marking, safeguarding, and use, personnel access controls, need to know criteria, physical storage, and control, and transmitting, transferring, reproducing, downgrading, and destroying information. Skill in ensuring requests for program access are properly screened and verified, and that all necessary forms and documentation have been completed before processing for access. Knowledge of DoD, USAF, Defense Intelligence Agency (DIA), and MAJCOM policies and directives for the construction, protection, and operation of all advanced programs facilities. Education Additional Information Incentives: Recruitment or relocation incentive may be offered dependent on budget. BENEFITS: The federal government offers a number of exceptional benefits to its employees which may include Flexible Spending Accounts, Health Insurance, Annual Leave, Life Insurance, Long Term Care Insurance, and Retirement Program. For additional information about current federal benefits visit web site http://www.opm.gov Equal Employment: The South Dakota National Guard is an equal opportunity employer and cannot discriminate against an employee or applicant with respect to the terms, conditions or privileges of employment on the basis of race, color, religion, sex (includes gender or sexual harassment), sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability (including pregnancy), marital status or political affiliation. Applicants or employees may contact the South Dakota National Guard Equal Employment Office at 605-737-6635 if they believe they have been the victim of unlawful discrimination. If you are a male applicant who was born after 12/31/1959 and are required to register under the Military Selective Service Act, the Defense Authorization Act of 1986 requires that you be registered or you are not eligible for appointment in this agency (https://www.sss.gov/RegVer/wfRegistration.aspx).