Job Overview

This job announcement will be accepting candidate submissions until Midnight EST, 21 November 2024.

The HQ AFRL Information Protection Office (IP) seeks to hire an Information Protection Director located at Wright-Patterson AFB, Ohio.

Position duties include, but are not limited to:

• Functions as the Director and Center Senior Functional, Information Protection for the Air Force Research Laboratory, AFRL/IP.
• Directs, establishes and communicates complex IP concepts, translates and establishes guidance, and prioritizes goals to ensure Center standardization.
• Provides direct support to AFRL/CD to execute Security Program Executive responsibilities.
• Develops Center policy/implementation of Information, Personnel, Industrial, Physical, Controlled Unclassified Information, OPSEC, STINFO, S&T Protection, Risk Informed Security Countermeasures (RISC), Insider Threat, Continuous Evaluation, Antiterrorism & Police Services.
• Exercises Strategic Planning principles to anticipate changes in Enterprise workloads, identify/advocate for necessary resources & perform in collaborative role with Center/MAJCOM/USAF/DoD entities.
• Supervises/mentors/provides guidance to IP professionals.
• Implements major aspects of business management by developing, interpreting, and communicating laboratory-specific policy.
• Communicates critical concepts to influence consensus among senior leadership.
• Oversees, directs, monitors, and conducts regulatory/non-regulatory security management reviews, surveys, inspections, and staff assistance visits on AFRL organizations to monitor, encourage, and enforce compliance of IP programs.

Telework

Yes, this position is eligible for telework opportunities; as determined by agency policy

Remote Work (CONUS)

No, this position is not approved for remote work.

Required Qualifications

• Must meet the OPM qualification standards for the position: https://www.opm.gov/policy-data-oversight/classification-qualifications/general-schedule-qualification-standards/0000/security-administration-series-0080/
• Must have at least one year of specialized experience at the next lower level or equivalent grade level in the Federal system of the position being advertised.
• Ability to obtain and maintain the appropriate security clearance
• This is a drug testing designated position. The incumbent is subject to pre-employment drug testing as a condition of employment, and participation in random drug testing.
• Males must be registered for Selective Service. See www.sss.gov.
• US Citizenship

Desired Qualifications

• Experience with Information Protection implementations and regulations in AFRL
• Supervisory/leadership experience and great interpersonal skills

Additional Information

Recruitment incentives may/may not be authorized

Req # 08197

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Air Force Research Laboratory (AFRL) employs approximately 11,500 military, civilian and contractor personnel, and manages a $7 billion portfolio of investments. The lab supports external customers and partners with industry while investing in basic research, applied research and advanced technology development. As one integrated lab, AFRL seamlessly supports the Science & Technology needs of two services: the Air Force and the Space Force.