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Security Specialist

United States Space Force Components · Department of the Air Force
📍 Vandenberg AFB, California 💰 $146632 – $197200/yr 🏠 Telework eligible

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Job Summary

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Key Responsibilities

The United States Space Force (USSF) at Vandenberg SFB, Lompoc, CA is searching for a Security Specialist to support, U.S. Space Force's Component Field Command (S4S) (NH-1101-04, GS-14/15 equivalent).

Description: Headquarters and staff of S4S, whose mission is to plan, integrate, conduct, and assess global space operations in order to deliver combat relevant space capabilities to Combatant Commanders, Coalition partners, the Joint Force, and the Nation is searching for a well-qualified candidate to fill at Vandenberg SFB, CA. Purpose of position: To serve as the U.S. Space Forces Space (S4S) Commercial Integration Cell (CIC) Security Specialist.

The candidate is a direct report to the Deputy Director, Special Security and Sensitive Programs. Responsible for command level management of subordinate organizations under S2S/CIC to protect resources from espionage, terrorism, and threats of unauthorized disclosure and/or compromise of information or material considered vital to the organization's mission, interest, national defense or national security.

Develops, coordinates, and recommends courses of action and program oversight in support of security operations. Ideal Candidate: Expert knowledge of specific subject matter areas and facets of Sensitive Compartmented Information security (SCI), including Information protection, Physical Security, and Personnel Security.

Expert knowledge of processes and procedures for implementation and execution of TEMPTEST requirements and related documentation, to include in depth knowledge of DIA accreditation, and the Interagency and military command relationships. Must have 10 years of management experience in DoW security enterprise. Experience at the next lower broadband/grade level (or equivalent) in performing major duties of this position may be considered. Knowledge, Skills & Abilities: 1.

Knowledge of a wide range of security specialties, concepts, principles, criteria, requirements, technology, and practices. 2. Knowledge of the intelligence enterprise to support and promote information sharing and strategies. 3. Knowledge of required security training concepts, programs, procedures, and practices to assist managers in establishing and operating internal security programs. 4.

Skill in the use of analytical principles, practices, and techniques to review and evaluate security programs to meet mission requirements and improve the security program for the organization. 5. Ability to establish effective professional working relationships with coworkers and customers, contributing to a cooperative working environment and successful accomplishment of the mission.

Contact

HQ.USSF.TalentAcquisition@spaceforce.mil

Frequently Asked Questions

Which agency is hiring for this position?

This position is with United States Space Force Components, Department of the Air Force.

What is the salary for this position?

The posted pay range is $146632 – $197200/yr.

Is this position remote or telework eligible?

This position is eligible for telework.

What security clearance is required?

This position requires a Top Secret security clearance.

What is the application deadline?

Applications close on 2026-10-23.

Who is eligible to apply?

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

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