Total 47 Legal / Public / Security job vacancies in Andrews AFB, Maryland

• Implements and administers the Information Security Program for the directorate.
• Administers the Industrial Security Program. Reviews solicitation and contract documents to ensure they include the appropriate security clauses and language.
• Implements and administers the Personnel Security Program for the directorate.
• Assists organization security managers in implementing security education and motivation programs.
  

• Serves as a Government Security Specialist responsible for the day-to-day multi-disciplined security support of classified and sensitive information as directed by the G2 Chief of Security and Intelligence.
• Establish, implement, and disseminate local plans, policy, and procedures aligned with current Department of Defense and Army instructions, directives, and policy.
• Develops and implements a comprehensive information security program, responsible for the providing guidance and direction on information security policies, processes, and procedures for C5ISR government personnel and support contractors.
• Responsible for the assisting Physical Security, Personnel Security, Industrial Security requirements of the assigned spaces.
• Oversees and manages the C5ISR Security Classification Guide (SCG) program and ensures C5ISR SCGs are compliant with policies and directives.
• Supports the Preliminary Inquiry (PI) program including training of PI authors, assisting with PI reports, and providing guidance direction in accordance with C5ISR policy.
• Collaborates with the OPSEC team on protection of classified and sensitive information.
• Conducts self-inspection of the Information Security program to assess program compliance and implements corrective actions as required.
• Implements and oversees Preliminary Inquiries (PI) and performs duties in accordance with C5ISR PI procedures.

• The incumbent is proficient in both oral and written communication; demonstrated by preparing substantive program material and/or serves as a liaison with internal and external representatives.
• The incumbent serves as an advisor in developing and/or formulating of short and long range public health program goals, objectives, and/or policies.
• The incumbent performs work in developing, monitoring, implementing, and/or evaluating current or projected complex, interrelated public health programs involving governmental and non-governmental organizations at the community, State, national and/or international levels.

• Identifies communications needs of a program area and develops informational materials that inform appropriate publics of the agency's policies, programs, and services.
• Analyzes agency information program materials and offers recommendations for improving the delivery of program information to affected individuals and groups.
• Researches and writes a variety of public affairs documents such as press releases, background talk papers and newspaper columns as assigned.

• Serves as advisor/consultant on the G33 Chief of Operations on Command, HQDA, and combatant Command issues.
• Conducts technical assessments on Army and joint space, cyber and global missile defense, and USSTRATCOM requirements.
• Serves as the G33 Operations Division special projects coordinator and policy administrator.
• Participates in planning for Integrated Joint Special Technical Operations (IJSTO).
• Works closely with G-Staff primary and special staff sections, as Office of Primary Responsibility and as Office of Coordinating Responsibility.
• Attends, reports and briefs at B2CWGs for both the G3 and Chief of Staff.
• Serves as Task manager, prepotency and organizational lead.

The United States Space Force (USSF) Space Systems Command (SSC) 2nd Range Operations Squadron at Vandenberg Space Force Base, CA is searching for a Range Engineer (NH-0855-03, GS 12/13 equivalent).

Description:
As Range Engineer you would serve as the lead government technical expert for all Western Range instrumentation assets supporting launch and test operations and are at the forefront of emerging technologies and expanding test and launch needs of the DoD/commercial industries. This is a unique position that combines detailed mission planning and technical understanding with real-time console support. You serve as a subject matter expert for a wide range of instrumentation including telemetry, radar, command transmitter and communication systems and how this system of systems interfaces with launch and test users at the Western Range. This knowledge is used to aid in making time critical decisions on console to direct actions to resolve issues and make recommendations to leadership during launch and test support, ultimately ensuring public safety and user requirements are met. You are also involved in the acquisition process for new instrumentation, providing operational technical inputs to these projects and oversee contractors and their support.

The ideal candidate should possess Bachelor of Science degree in Engineering, preferably Electrical or Systems. Familiarity with Western Range instrumentation systems such as telemetry, radar, command transmitter, and communication systems, or experience with similar systems. Operational console experience during launch/test operations. Strong problem-solving and analytical skills to make technical recommendations while under time critical situations. Root cause investigative experience desired. Highly self-motivated with ability to adapt and learn. Skill in establishing and maintaining effective relationships, building consensus and coalitions, negotiating, and resolving conflicts with a variety of individuals and organizations as well as communicating effectively, both orally and in writing.

Key Skills and Abilities:
1. Knowledge of multidisciplinary professional engineering concepts, principles, practices, standards, methods, techniques, materials, and equipment to effectively apply advanced engineering theories, principles, and concepts to the installation, operation, and maintenance of range instrumentation, control, and display systems.
2. Knowledge of engineering sufficient to apply experimental theories and new applications to issues and provide technical advice and direction in support of systems, subsystems, and/or support equipment.
3. Knowledge of engineering documentation requirements for a wide variety of ballistic and space launch operations.
4. Knowledge of range instrumentation systems and operations.
5. Knowledge of test and evaluation.
6. Knowledge of automated data processing concepts, systems capabilities and usage.
7. Knowledge of planning and program management to execute major projects, provide expert advice to colleagues, and present innovative recommendations for advancing programs and/or methods.
8. Knowledge of funding, cost reimbursement, and standard contracting regulations, practices, and procedures.
9. Ability to work effectively in stressful situations utilizing analytical and leadership skills.
10. Ability to develop new range concepts, programs, and procedures, and direct investigative studies in these areas.
11. Ability to research, evaluate, interpret, and apply rules, regulations, and procedures to a variety of situations and to recommend timely and economical solutions.
12. Ability to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing, including the ability to explain complex technical issues and policy to a non-technical audience comprised of senior management, representatives from other governmental agencies, contractor personnel, and senior representatives from commercial launch customers.

• Develops plans and procedures for a multidiscipline security program in accordance with DISA Security Office guidance and instruction.
• Provides technical advice, policy clarification, assistance and direction to J8 Personnel, and Program Officers to ensure programs associated with the protection of classified information are properly maintained and administered.
• Advises and assists managers on classification problems.
• Plans, develops, and implements security policies and procedures to ensure J8 objectives and develops procedures for accomplishment.
• Contributes and provides program manager oversight to additional security programs in accordance with policies and procedures.
• Develops/promotes and/or disseminates program reference material regarding the safeguarding, marking, protecting, sharing, destroying, and decontrolling of CUI.
• Implements the process to accept and manage marking and designation of CUI in accordance with existing processes based in laws, regulations, and Government-wide policies.
• Maintains continuous contact with members of the security community to ensure awareness of new program, policies, regulations, or state-of-the-art technology.

1. Processes applications and issues identification cards, controlled and restricted area badges, vehicle registration, and temporary passes to eligible personnel.
2. Provides Work Leader assistance. Ensures work assignments of other employees in the unit are accomplished in accordance with appropriate regulations and within established time frames.
3. Maintains controlled forms. Maintains control logs for identification cards, and restricted area badges for maintenance and destruction of accountable forms in accordance with applicable AF instructions.
4. Carries out routine, miscellaneous clerical tasks. Performs clerical support duties to ensure efficient office operations. Reproduces and assembles copies of a variety of correspondence. Distributes mail and messages.
5. Provides general customer service. Focuses on responsive and accurate customer service within the Pass & Registration/Visitors Center environment.

As a Management & Program Analyst you will be responsible for the following duties:
- Incumbent serves as a Management and Program Analyst on programs and projects in support of DCSA acquisition programs; responsible for routine programmatic and technical advice on efforts of military, civilian, and contractor personnel to achieve DCSA objectives on a wide variety of efforts including but not limited to personnel vetting, insider threat, and critical technology protection. The incumbent performs developmental assignments including work to develop, formulate, and advise on recurring sensitive and critical operational concepts and strategies for broad spectrum programs, projects, and initiatives undertaken by the PEO in direct support of mission goals and priorities from the Director, DCSA. Analyzes supported organizations missions and operations to determine current and future impacts, administrative operations and adjusts operations to meet changing conditions and situations.
- Participates in Integrated Product Teams (IPTs). Incumbent is responsible for the development, initiation, review, and preparation of Requirements Documents (RDs), Initial Capabilities Documents (ICDs), Capabilities Development Documents (CDDs), and other procurement related documents for technical capability requirements determined by the PEO Leadership/supervisor.
- Drafts justification and approval documentation for Sole-Source technical capability procurements, develops Acquisition Plans, Statements of Work (SOWs), Independent Government Cost Estimates, and Source Selection Evaluation Plans applicable to various contract types including letter contracts, fixed price, time and material, Labor Hour, indefinite delivery indefinite quantity, and cost type contracts.
- Performs market research needed to support contract development decisions for advanced programmatic and advance technical capabilities. Provides advice and analysis of alternatives for decision makers. Participates in analysis and input to business case analysis for requirements and capabilities. Conducts reviews of operational requirements to ascertain and recommend appropriate potential solutions to requirements and identifies options for issues and makes recommendations to resolve problems identified.
- Performs various contract administration support functions such as reviewing and providing recommendations on DCSA PEO contract requirements, contractor proposals, monitoring contractors' compliance with contract, regulatory and statutory provisions, reporting requirements; monitoring contract expenditures, and reporting on deviations from estimated costs.
- As point of contact (POC), responds to queries from PEO Leadership/supervisor, supported organizations, contractor requirements, and other staff elements on matters pertaining to status of projects, requirements, timelines, and assigned areas of responsibility such as implements strategies for system development and analysis, operational logistics, project funding/budgeting, project cost, schedule, and performance management. Manages and plans sequence of operations on a regular basis for assigned elements, revises schedules to meet changes in workload, gives special instructions on difficult operations, answers programmatic questions about work, and informs higher level supervisors of anticipated revisions to requirements, timelines, methodologies or procedures to satisfy non-standard complex program or project support of mission priorities. Uses analytical tools and methods to analyze unique situations and adapts standard operating procedures (SOPs) as applicable.
- Performs other duties as assigned.

As a Lead Administrative Program Specialist at the GS-0301-13 some of your typical work assignments may include:

• Lead the team in identifying, distributing, and balancing workload and tasks among employees in accordance with established workflow, skill level and/or occupational specialization.
• Manage one or a number of operations-wide administrative support programs.
• Analyze and evaluate administrative procedures for the effective use of personnel and materials.
• Serves as the DSCU CATMS manager.
• Develop and communicate DSCU operations division budget requirements to the DSCU budget office and consolidates inputs for review by the DSCU CoS, Provost, and President.
• Provide guidance, assistance, and training to faculty and staff on the application of DSCU policies and procedures and how they apply to DoD, and DSCA policies and procedures for implementation.
• Conduct special projects and studies of internal organizations and management systems or issues that may directly impact senior leader's organizational structures and/or workflow.
• Ensure all DSCU Records Management, to include Share Drive and Share Point, and maintenance of files and records management system(s) are in accordance with DoD regulations.

As a PHYSICAL SECURITY SPECIALIST, GS-0080-09, you will be responsible for the management and administration of the Intrusion Detection System (IDS)program. Advises the MAJCOM SF IDS program manager of any base or site activities that will impact the Integrated Base Defense Security Systems (IBDSS) program. This includes, but is not limited to, mission changes resulting in increase or decrease of resources, reconfiguration of resource areas, and construction of facilities on or in the vicinity of current and planned sensor locations. Reports and documents all IDS maintenance requirements to the servicing maintenance organization. Monitors IDS false and nuisance alarms and, when necessary, requests assistance from the maintenance organization to resolve problems and deficiency. Coordinates with maintenance and materiel management functions to ensure sufficient spare parts and maintenance are available to support the IBDSS equipment and component. Other duties as assigned.

Work Schedule: This position works on a 5/4/9 compressed work schedule that consists of a 5-day workweek, then a 4-day workweek (eight 9-hour days and one 8-hour day and an SDO, Scheduled Day Off) to complete the 80-hour pay period. Work schedule is subject to change based on mission requirements.
Telework: ELIGIBLE FOR SITUATIONAL TELEWORK ONLY, INCLUDING EMERGENCY AND PRESCRIBED "UNSCHEDULED TELEWORK"

• You will build presentations for decision makers on security issues related to threat assessments.
• You will analyze major security problems, mission vulnerabilities, security impacts to mission assurance, and convergence difficulties involving multiple security disciplines and other functional areas to identify key issues.
• You will develop Industrial Security plans for handling, safeguarding, transmitting, receiving, and generating classified information.
• You will define, integrate, and implement strategic direction for vital Information, Personnel, Physical, or Industrial Security programs with long-term impact on the organization
• You will evaluate Information Security procedures (e.g., classification, marking, downgrading, declassification of technical documents or information) to confirm they are being completed according to program requirements.

The Deputy Associate Commissioner for Executive Operations and Strategic Management (DAC, OEOSM) serves as a liaison with the Office of Human Resources on organizational realignment recommendations and supporting documentation for Deputy Commissioner approval and provides guidance on Equal Employment Opportunity policies and procedures, and on sensitive personnel issues within overarching Agency guidelines. Oversees OHO's administrative and personnel delegations of authority program.

The DAC, OEOSM is responsible for administering and leading OHO's employee development, career and succession planning programs, and general activities of the OHO National Training Center and Learning Resource Center. Develops overall OHO training policy and develops operating procedures related to training and employee development for OHO employees nationwide. Provides technical assistance to components to conduct needs analysis and set priorities and conducts a comprehensive training evaluation program to ensure the cost-effectiveness of training and stewardship of resources devoted to meeting training needs. Administers and manages the performance management program, the PACS appraisal system, and employee recognition programs, ensuring fair and equitable treatment of all employees. Manages OHO recruitment needs in accordance with annual hiring plans and administers recruitment plans among OHO components at the Headquarters and field levels.

The incumbent formulates, develops, communicates, and oversees field practices and procedures governing Administrative Law Judge (ALJ) conduct, performance, and alleged public misconduct complaints in coordination with the Office of the Chief Administrative Law Judge (OCALJ). Processes requests for settlements in labor relations matters. In coordination with Office of Labor Management and Employee Relations (OLMER) and the Office of General Counsel (OGC), conducts administrative investigations of harassment and other potential misconduct. Working closely with the OCALJ, provides advice, guidance, and counsel to field offices in specific areas of identified needs. Working closely with OGC and the OLMER, reviews, researches, and recommends action on ALJ conduct and performance issues to OCALJ. Investigates allegations of misconduct from the public regarding Administrative Law Judges during the hearing process. Provides technical analyses, guidance and advice concerning administrative procedures involving ALJs. Represents OHO on relevant ongoing and ad hoc workgroups, task forces, etc. Consults with the Office of Civil Rights and Equal Opportunity regarding equal employment opportunity matters. Responsible for executing OHO's duties associated with audits and nationwide initiatives stemming from involvement with oversight organizations (e.g., GAO, OIG, etc.). Handles and disseminates information requested under the Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) and the Privacy Act.

• Plans, organizes, and directs the activities of the Public Affairs division/ directorate, ensuring that Public Affairs activities comply with legal and regulatory requirements and meet customer needs
• Exercises supervisory personnel management responsibilities
• Represents the organization with a variety of councils, boards, working groups, and panels inside and outside the agency
• Serves as senior adviser for Public Affairs

As a LEAD PUBLIC AFFAIRS SPECIALIST at the GS-1035-12 some of your typical work assignments may include:

• Leads the editing and dissemination of news, photos, biographies, fact sheets and informational materials to the public or specialized target groups within a domestic or foreign setting on multiple platforms, including AF.mil, SpaceForce.mil, AirmanMagazine.af.mil and via flagship Air Force and flagship DAF social media accounts.
• Develops and monitors short- and long-range strategic and operational plans for Air Force, Space Force and DoD news stories, information products, online magazine articles and images.
• Coordinates content plans across a multi-functional team to communicate key Department of the Air Force issues, policies, initiatives and objectives and effectively increase audience awareness, understanding, participation and support.
• Supports DOD by identifying appropriate DMA resources, audiences and platforms to communicate DAF themes and messages to a broad DOD-interested audience in support of command information goals.
• Provides context and recommendations to DMA and OSD/PA personnel and leaders on communicating with the DOD and defense.gov audience on a broad spectrum of defense and national security topics including: defense strategy, climate issues, military force structure, personnel, readiness, total force integration, quality of life, operational concepts, defense reform and defense infrastructure.
• Represents the director at DOD communications planning meetings and performs coordination to improve organizational direction and focus using applicable planning tools and techniques.
• Resolves conflicts between stakeholder communication goals and organizational guidance.
• Provides expert knowledge of DOD public affairs ethical guidelines and regulations as they apply to public affairs community relations and public affairs relations with business and nongovernmental organizations.