About this role
Job Summary
Under careful supervision, this individual will work under the guidance and direction of the Sr. Security Manager at Charlottesville, VA. The assignments of the Security Specialist are focused on supporting the administration of several security projects in a dynamic environment working alongside a team of security professionals. The primary responsibility is to support the implementation of all requisite national security directives.
This position performs Security responsibilities regarding badging, new hire orientation, lock & key control, access control, parking pass oversight, personnel security for Sensitive Compartmented Information (SCI) programs and day-to-day coordination of program security disciplines.
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
- Administer and coordinate all aspects of security activities in accordance with company policies and procedures to ensure compliance with federal security regulations, directives, and manuals for safeguarding National Security Information.
- Oversee incoming and outgoing DOD documents.
- Prepare, review, and submit personnel security access requests.
- Assist in investigation and review all security violations, preparing reports, and recommending specific preventive and corrective action to be taken.
- Process badges for new hires, non-employees and replacement badges as needed.
- Respond to day-to-day security needs of the employees.
- Maintain the strict confidentiality of sensitive information.
- Responsible for observing all laws, regulations, and other applicable obligations wherever and whenever business is conducted on behalf of the Company. Expected to work in a safe manner in accordance with established operating procedures and practices.
- Serve as the focal point for receiving, processing, distributing, and controlling all classified documentation (hard copy and electronic media) entering or leaving the facility, including electronic data transfer.
- Prepare, review and process personnel security clearance requests.
- Implement visitor control procedures ensuring compliance with National Policy
- Maintain receipt and dispatch, document control, personnel records, and combination records.
- Implement and manage access control system for the company and/or assigned business unit classified areas.
- Manage lock & key control for the facility.
- Maintain PERSEC forms and data in accordance with National Policy
- Prepare and administer program indoctrination and debriefings.
- Assist with the annual inventory of accountable holdings in accordance with policies and procedures.
- Other duties as assigned or required.
We recognize and appreciate the value and contributions of individuals with diverse backgrounds and experiences and welcome all qualified individuals to apply.
Job Qualifications
- Typically requires a Bachelors degree in Business Administration or a related discipline and three or more years of professional classified security experience in a corporate or government environment. May substitute equivalent experience in lieu of education.
- Must possess the ability to identify issues and develop solutions to a variety of problems.
- Strong communication, computer, analytical, and interpersonal skills.
- The ability to initiate and plan projects and analyze and interpret data.
- The ability to produce appropriate clear, concise and detailed documentation.
- Must be able to work independently and in a team.