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Quick Facts

• Hiring Agency: Department of the Air Force Headquarters
• Department: Department of the Air Force
• Location: Pentagon, Arlington, Virginia
• Salary: $169279 – $197200/yr
• Hiring Path: Public
• Number of Openings: Few
• Telework Eligible: Yes
• Security Clearance: Sensitive Compartmented Information
• Date Posted: 2026-10-30
• Application Deadline: 2026-11-12

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Job Summary

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The primary purpose of this position is to serve as the Senior Program Security Officer (PSO) ensuring the Special Access Programs (SAP) under a SAP umbrella supporting multiple Portfolio Acquisition Executives (PAE)/Program Executive Officers (PEO) is in full compliance with Special Access Program Policy, country specific Access Management Control Plan (AMCP),and Security Classification Guidance (SCGs).

Key Responsibilities

DUTY 1: Serves as a Senior Program Security Officer supporting a major SAP umbrella with multiple Portfolio Acquisition Executives (PAE)/Program Executive Officers (PEO). DUTY 2: Directs the Administration of the Information Systems Security Program to ensure secure accomplishment of the enterprise's missions, goals and objectives through proactive application of security principles, policies, and practices. DUTY 3: Directs the Personnel Security Program.

Provides policy interpretation and guidance for the Personnel Security Program for the Program Security Officers, government agencies, and all entities involved in the SAP. DUTY 4: Directs the Physical Security Program. Ensures appropriate documentation and accreditors of Special Access Program Facilities (SAPF) are performed across the PAEs/PEOs.

DUTY 5: Provides policy oversight and interpretation to Program Security Officers (PSO), staff agency security managers, Contractor Program Security Officers (CPSO), and Contract Security Support (CSS) in implementing security education and motivation programs.

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 $169279 – $197200/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 2026-11-12.

Who is eligible to apply?

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

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