Job Overview

This job announcement will be accepting candidate submissions until 01 Dec 2024. Resumes must be in DD/MMM/YYYY format.

Position duties include, but are not limited to:

• Serve as the Directorate Chief of Information Protection and principal advisor to the AFRL/RQ Director and & Organizational Senior Functional for all RQ sites.
• Branch chief in Integration & Operations Division--serves as a first-level supervisor overseeing government civilian personnel and manages contractors, if any, supporting branch functions.
• Ensures the security of the system throughout its life cycle and the protection of sensitive, classified, and Critical Program Information (CPI).
• Develops and evaluates security/protection related sections Request for Proposal (RFPs), Statements of Work (SOWs), CDRLs, Source Selection Criteria and Standards, and advises source selection authorities as required.
• Develops/reviews Contract Security Specifications (DD Form 254) to ensure required security instructions are on contract.
• Requests, processes, and coordinates waivers, exceptions, and variances to contractual security requirements.
• Plans, develops, directs, administers, evaluates, implements, and maintains support to cybersecurity initiatives concerning the protection of classified and sensitive information transmitted/disseminated throughout the cyber environment.
• Ensures system access controls and security procedures adequately protect and safeguard hardware, software, and sensitive data processed, stored, used, produced, or transmitted in the system.
• Identifies and evaluates security threats and vulnerabilities and provides program management with options and resource requirements for mitigating the risk(s).
• Maintains awareness of policies, regulations, and other guidance related to the branch's functional responsibilities (Physical, Industrial, Information, Personnel, Operational Security, and Intelligence oversight and support), and ensures effective processes and practices are in place to meet both mission and compliance requirements.
• Administers through subordinates, the S&T Program Protection Planning process and requirements.
• Identifies and validates program security needs through evaluation or development of security elements and coordinates risk decisions with applicable authorities though the Program Manager(s).
• Supports RQ Chief Engineer in reviews of authoritative technical reports, articles, papers, & presentations to present to internal and external senior leaders, officials, & professional conferences.
• Provides technical expertise in integrating all security disciplines into program security efforts to mitigate risks of compromise, unauthorized disclosure, or damage to weapon systems, program/system information, and its components
• Examines security initiatives, protection measures and processes for horizontal application across AFRL/RQ Directorate.
• Develops goals and processes that integrate security into the organization’s mission. Assesses and revises policies and procedures as needed to find ways to improve quality, timeliness, and efficiency.
• Directs, coordinates, and has oversight of security contractors. Represents organization with DoD, USAF, HQ AFMC and various Center organizations as well as government customers and contracted organizations.
• Directs the security operations for secure collateral, SAP and SCI facilities which support numerous AFRL stakeholders.
• Collaborates in developing, establishing, implementing, & controlling security aspects of research programs to drive cost, schedule, and performance through designated phases of the acquisition cycle.
• Fosters and encourages a climate of innovation and continual improvement across the branch's spectrum of functional responsibilities.
• Cultivates & sustains a professional atmosphere of cooperation, cohesion & teamwork. Communicates, collaborates, & provides counsel to internal & external customers, universities, & industry.
• This is a drug testing designated position.
• The incumbent will be subject to random testing.

Telework

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

Remote Work (CONUS)

No, this position is not approved for remote work.

Required Qualifications

• United States Citizenship
• Ability to obtain and maintain a Top Secret security clearance.
• Must have one year of specialized experience at the DO-2/GS-13 (or equivalent) grade level.

Examples of specialized experience include:

Explaining (verbally and in writing) complex processes to both senior leadership and an organization's staff; applying established precedents and guidelines to assigned work, as well as gathering, analyzing, and evaluating data/information to develop efficient alternatives; identifying/employing creative solutions to meet mission requirements while maintaining compliance with applicable laws, regulations, and standards; working with contract acquisition and management; program/project management; familiarity with program cost/schedule/performance planning and execution; and planning and organizing work to meet deadlines.

Desired Qualifications

• Familiarity with research, development, testing, and evaluation programs
• Organizational change management experience
• Demonstrated ability to build strong and effective teams, both internally and with external stakeholders

(Requisition No. 67222)

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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.