Security Specialist with Security Clearance

Requirements: US Citizenship
US Secret Security Clearance
Education: Bachelor's Degree Experience: 5 years minimum in Government/DoD Fluency in Microsoft Office Toolset Position Description: Security Specialist in support of the Integrated Fires Mission Command (IFMC) Project Office within the Program Executive Office for Missiles & Space. Provides administrative and clerical assistance in one or more of the following security program areas: Personnel, Information, Industrial, Foreign Visit support, and Access Control. At this level the Security Specialist is relied upon to display initiative and resourcefulness in recommending methods for improving procedures and processes relevant to security management program within the IFMC Project Office's Headquarters. Major Duties 1. Performs administrative functions impacting the security staff such as maintaining the calendar of events and recurring requirements, suspense dates, reference publications, and stocks of forms and supplies. Develops and compiles statistical information for reports, charts, and records; data required to support security related studies, analysis, projects, and other administrative support requirements. Prepares itineraries and agendas, programs of instruction, and aids relating to various security programs, inspections, and conferences. Performs office automation work, which includes word processing, electronic mail, and/or personal computers. 2. Processes incoming and outgoing military and civilian personnel who are assigned or attached to the IFMC Project Office; furnishing, checking, and completing a variety of security-related forms. Completes a variety of forms, documents, and tasks to obtain checks of records, Security Classification Guides, and regulations used for applying proper security standards. Responsible for handling security activities with the highest degree of discretion and sound judgement. 3. Administers Visit Authorization Requests (VAR) and access to IFMC, a secure facility. Screens incoming VARs and enters data into the command database validating visitor access for the access control team. Accesses the Joint Personnel Adjudication System (JPAS) or Defense Information System for Security (DISS) to transmit outgoing and verify incoming visitor clearance message/requests. Coordinates with industrial security managers and Facility Security Officers for contractor visitors. 4. Using standard processes, forms, and methods, provides support to the personnel, information, and industrial security missions, to include reviewing documents, material, information, and forms. Performs briefings, conducts initial security indoctrination for employees after initial or interim clearance is granted. Provides general responses to queries on basic security requirements, clearances, need-to-know, safeguarding classified information, and the responsibility to report suspected security violations. Assists in development and improvement of security briefings, educational, and awareness products. Performs other duties as assigned.