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SECURITY SPECIALIST

Department of the Air Force Headquarters

Wright-Patterson AFB, Ohio · Senior

$130,461 – $169,604

Via USAJOBS, the federal government’s official jobs site, retrieved October 28, 2026. You apply through the official announcement on USAJOBS.

What this role is

This senior-level federal role oversees security policy and compliance across classified Air Force special access programs, directing information systems, personnel, and physical security initiatives. The position suits experienced security professionals ready to manage complex DoD security operations and provide policy guidance to government and contractor stakeholders.

Our summary, not Department of the Air Force Headquarters’s wording. The full posting is on their site.

Skills this role names

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What they ask for

Required

  • Extensive knowledge of SAP information, industrial, and personnel security policies
  • Comprehensive knowledge of DoD, Air Force, and Intelligence Community program management
  • Advanced knowledge of security training concepts and practices
  • Expertise in developing and evaluating security programs for classified missions
  • Full range of personnel management and technical oversight responsibilities
  • Ability to communicate clearly with high-ranking officials and customers
  • Department of Defense Security Fundamentals Professional Certification (SFPC)
  • Eligibility for access to Sensitive Compartmented Information (SCI)
  • Pass initial and periodic drug testing
  • Undergo AFOSI background investigation and suitability determination

Nice to have

  • Previous military experience
  • Experience from private sector
  • Experience from another government agency

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