SECURITY SPECIALIST-DIRECT HIRE AUTHORITY in Cognac, France

Summary The Air Force offers qualified applicants opportunities to be hired for certain occupations covered by Direct Hire Authorities (DHA). The use of DHA is a fast-track method of hiring applicants from the public with no prior federal status using a non-traditional method of recruitment. To find additional information on “What Is DHA” and to view and/or apply to current DHA opportunities listed on Air Force Civilian Service’s “Direct Hire Job Board”, please click here. Responsibilities For additional information on direct hire opportunities with the Air Force please click here. Requirements Conditions of Employment Qualifications For additional information on direct hire opportunities with the Air Force please click here. Experience requirements are described in the Office of Personnel Management (OPM) Qualification Standards for General Schedule Positions, Administrative and Management Positions. KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES (KSAs): Your qualifications will be evaluated on the basis of your level of knowledge, skills, abilities, and/or competencies in the following areas: 1. Knowledge of program protection, system security, technology assessment and control, foreign military sales, information, industrial, and personal security concepts, principles, and practices to plan and implement security programs in these areas. 2. Expert ability in developing, analyzing, evaluating security programs to meet mission requirements and improve the security program for the SAF. Ability to perform risk assessment and determine adequate compensatory measures as appropriate. 3. Knowledge of engineering, contracting, logistics and other functional concepts, programs, procedures, and practices. 4. Ability to communicate orally and in writing, clearly, concisely, and accurately. 5. Ability to establish effective professional working relationships with coworkers and customers, contributing to a cooperative working environment and successful accomplishment of the mission. Key Roles: This advertisement is for multiple France MQ-9A Security Team Members (Non-supervisory). Supports the Medium Altitude Unmanned Aircraft Systems Division and works directly for the Security Team Lead to ensure the protection of critical France Air and Space Force (FASF) Intelligence, Surveillance, and Reconnaissance (ISR) MQ-9A assets for the Secretary of Defense-mandated security mission. Serves as a Foreign Military Sales (FMS) Security Specialist, providing technical advice in the complex area of security for the FMS program; asset and personnel protection; management of classified documents and components; security violations; and security surveys and assessments. Desired Attributes: Attention to Detail Self-Management Technical Competence Teaching Others Organization Awareness Influencing/Negotiating Leadership Problem Solving Education Additional Information Please note: Positions in this field/series may or may not be available, depending on current manning. For the most up-to-date notifications on available positions, we recommend candidates subscribe and complete their profile at (https://afciviliancareers.com/subscribe), indicating their position and location preferences. Disabled veteran leave is available to a Federal employee hired on/after 5 Nov 2016, who is a veteran with a service-connected disability rating of 30% or more. For more information, click here.