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Quick Facts

• Hiring Agency: Department of the Air Force Headquarters
• Department: Department of the Air Force
• Location: Yokota Air Base, Japan
• Salary: $121785 – $158322/yr
• Hiring Path: Public
• Number of Openings: Few
• Telework Eligible: Yes
• Security Clearance: Sensitive Compartmented Information
• Date Posted: 2026-10-20
• Application Deadline: 2026-10-26

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Job Summary

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The primary purpose of this position is to serve as the Fifth Air Force Special Security Officer and Information Assurance Manager overseeing Sensitive Compartmented Information Special Security Programs and administration of the Joint Worldwide Intelligence Communication System for all activities under the security cognizance of Headquarters Fifth AF Directorate of Intelligence and Cyber Operations.

Key Responsibilities

DUTY 1: Reports directly to the HQ 5 AF Director, Intelligence and Cyber Operations/Senior Intelligence Officer (SIO) (USAF O-6 ). Manages and coordinates SSO operations for SCIFs. DUTY 2: Serves as the JWICS SCI Information Assurance Manager (IAM) and JWICS baseline manager. Interprets and promulgates DoD, DIA, USAF and Joint SCI information systems security policy to subordinate units and geographically supported organizations in a timely manner.

DUTY 3: Manages SCI access and validates need-to-know for over 700 USAF, USA, USN, USMC, USCG and contractor personnel assigned to HQ US Forces Japan, DISA Japan, Defense Threat Reduction Agency, DIA Regional Support Center Japan, HQ 5 AF, 374 AW, 18 Wing, and 35 FW. DUTY 4: HQ 5 AF Directorate, Intelligence and Cyber Operations cost center manager for two defense intelligence program funding lines.

Collects, analyzes, prioritizes, validates, submits and defends HQ 5 AF Directorate, Intelligence and Cyber Operations annual- and long-range budget requirements and projections to HQ PACAF. DUTY 5: Provides direct supervision of three military personnel (MSgt/E-7-SSgt/E-5) assigned to the HQ 5 AF Special Security Office.

Requirements & Education

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION: This position is a Defense Civilian Intelligence Personnel Systems (DCIPS) position implemented under Section 504, Title V of Public Law 99-569, Intelligence Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 1987, as codified in Sec 1601, Chap 83 of Title 10 United States Code which sets forth Air Force policies and procedures for DCIPS. This position is in the Excepted Service.

DoD Components with DCIPS positions apply Veterans' Preference to preference eligible candidates as defined by Section 2108 of Title 5 USC, in accordance with the procedures provided in DoD Instruction 1400.25, Volume 2005, DCIPS Employment and Placement. If you are a veteran claiming veterans' preference, as defined by section 2108 of Title 5 U.S.C., you must submit documents verifying your eligibility with your application package.

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Contact

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Frequently Asked Questions

Which agency is hiring for this position?

This position is with Department of the Air Force Headquarters, Department of the Air Force.

What is the salary for this position?

The posted pay range is $121785 – $158322/yr.

Is this position remote or telework eligible?

This position is eligible for telework.

What security clearance is required?

This position requires a Sensitive Compartmented Information security clearance.

What is the application deadline?

Applications close on 2026-10-26.

Who is eligible to apply?

This position is open under the 'Public' hiring path.

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