Summary 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 provide a mid-level position responsible for planning, directing, Organizing and integrating Special Access Program (SAP) functions for the Department of the Air Force (DAF) Special Access Program Central Office (SAPCO) under the Administrative Assistant to the Secretary of the Air Force (SAF/AA) and serve as the advisor. Responsibilities Plans, organizes, and directs the activities of the DAF SAPCO and provides a full range of security support pertaining to SAP management for the USSF ensuring that the SAP Operations and Integration Division complies with legal and regulatory requirements and meets customer needs. Provides subject matter expertise for and analysis of security policy, procedures, directives, and memorandums designed to provide standardization, collaboration, reciprocity, and achievement of gained efficiencies within the DAF SAP enterprise with the primary focus on USSF equities. Represents SAF/AAZ as the USSF Liaison and with a variety of agencies, departments, commands, and functional area organizations. Implements, and oversees security policy for the Air Force and USSF SAP and IP programs. Requirements Conditions of Employment Qualifications 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. SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE: Applicants must have at least one (1) year of specialized experience at the next lower grade GS-13, or equivalent in other pay systems. Examples of specialized experience include Thorough knowledge of security policy requirements to function as technical authority in assignments requiring the application of new theories and developments to security problems not susceptible to treatment by accepted security methods, technology, or procedures. Mastery of the specialty area, employee uses knowledge of other security specialties in resolving major conflicts in policy and program objectives. Employee performs key decision-making and policy-developing responsibilities in very difficult assignments such as planning for significantly new or far-reaching security program requirements or leading or participating as a technical expert in interagency study groups for resolving problems in existing security systems and programs requiring innovative solutions. Also advises top level agency security and subject-matter managers on new developments and advances in security techniques in the specialty area; planning, organizing, and directing studies to develop long range (e.g., 5-10 years) studies and forecasts; recommending methods for enhancing efficiency of security systems through modifications and applications of evolving technology; evaluating and making recommendations concerning overall plans and proposals for major agency and interagency security projects; and implementing national level guidance in agency standards, guidelines, or policies for major security programs. 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: 1.Knowledge of security, personnel management, EEO, and safety regulations, practices, and procedures. 2.Knowledge of Special Access Program, security concepts, principles, practices, and protection efforts to review, analyze, and resolve issues supporting advanced air, space, and cyber technologies, capabilities, and operations. 3. In-depth knowledge of formal declassification processes and actions for Special Access Program information. Expert-level knowledge of Special Access Program core compliance inspection policies, methodologies, evaluation criteria and processes for both government and contractor operations. 4.Polished understanding of the responsibilities and critical interdependencies of Special Access Program security leadership roles to include: Program Security Officer, Government SAP Security Officer, Contractor Program Security Officer, and SAP Personnel Security Official. Relevant demonstrated experience fulfilling one or more of these roles is critical to enable an appropriate frame of reference for why items are needed/required when requests come into the DAF SAPCO. 5. Practiced in the development of disestablishment plans when the determination has been made to terminate, cancel, or transition an SAP. 6.Expertise in the creation of Special Access Program support agreements, Memorandums of Agreement, and Memorandums of Understanding supporting DAF participation with other DoD agencies. 7.Demonstrated background in supporting DoD and Intelligence Community (IC) space portfolios involving classified efforts. Applicant's current or previous access to DoD SAPs and IC CAPs will be validated through appropriate databases or contact with references provided. 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 Additional Information Interagency Career Transition Assistance Program (ICTAP): For information on how to apply as an ICTAP eligible click here. To be well-qualified and exercise selection priority for this vacancy, displaced Federal employees must be rated well qualified or above for this position. You must submit a copy of the agency notice, your most recent performance rating, and your most recent SF-50 noting position, grade level, and duty location. Employed Annuitants (Reemployed Annuitants): Applicants in receipt of an annuity based on civilian employment in the Federal Service are subject to the DoD Policy on The Employment of Annuitants. Click here for more information. Current Federal Civilian employees may apply for temporary and term positions and if selected, a break in service may be required prior to appointment to the position. Temporary and Term Appointments: If you are selected for a temporary or term position in the competitive service, your appointment may be extended to the maximum period allowed by law without further competition. 120-Day Register: This announcement may result in a 120-day register that may be used to fill like vacancies for 120 days after the closing date. Applicants may be referred for consideration as vacancies occur. Military Spouse Preference (MSP) Eligible: MSP applicants, if determined best qualified, must be selected and placed at the highest grade for which they applied. You must include a completed copy of the DD Form 3145-4, Military Spouse PPP Self-Certification Checklist dated within 30 days along with the documents identified on the checklist to verify your eligibility for MSP. Click here to obtain/download a copy of the DD Form 3145-4, Military Spouse PPP Self-Certification Checklist. Priority Placement Program (PPP) Applicant Eligible: PPP Applicants, if determined well qualified and selected, will be placed at the at the full performance level. You must include the applicable completed copy of the PPP Self-Certification Checklist dated within 30 days along with the documents identified on the checklist to verify your eligibility as a PPP Applicant. Click here to obtain/download a copy of the applicable PPP Self-Certification Checklist (DD3145-1 through DD3145-4, select the appropriate checklist for your claimed preference). To determine the applicable PPP Self-Certification Checklist required to substantiate the eligibilities you are claiming, refer to the AF Civilian Employment Eligibility Guide located in the Required Documents section of this vacancy announcement. Direct Deposit: All federal employees are required to have direct deposit. If you have questions regarding this announcement and have hearing or speech difficulties click here. Tax Law Impact for PCS: On 22-Dec-2017, Public Law 115-97 - the "Tax Cuts and Jobs Act of 2017" suspended qualified moving expense deductions along with the exclusion for employer reimbursements and payments of moving expenses effective 01-Jan-2018 for tax years 2018 through 2025. When you perform a Civilian Permanent Change of Station (PCS) with the government, the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) considers the majority of your entitlements to be taxable. Visit GSA Bulletin FTR 20-04 here for additional information.