Access Control Specialist (On-Call, Part Time)-Junior

AMEWAS, Inc.; Patuxent Highland (MD); On-site; USD 23,000 - 33,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) plan

Paid sick leave

Employee longevity recognition

Community involvement and outreach

Team building events

Recognition program

Wellness program

Mobile service discount

Job summary

AMEWAS, Inc. is seeking a junior Access Control Specialist (On-Call, Part Time) to support DAiTA group security operations at Patuxent River, MD. The role emphasizes visitor control, DoD clearance verification, and coordination of meetings and logistics within a DoD-contractor environment.

The position requires DoD Secret Clearance on onboarding, U.S. citizenship, strong MS Office skills, and a customer-focused, detail-oriented mindset. On-site work only; remote options are not available.

Qualifications

• HS Diploma or equivalent required.
• Proficiency in MS Office and filing experience.
• Excellent communication with external customers.
• Ability to compartmentalize official documents and follow SOPs.
• DoD Secret Clearance required upon onboarding; US Citizenship required.

Responsibilities

• Greet and document visitors per security procedures.
• Monitor access to facilities and validate CACs/visas/clearances.
• Provide admin support for meetings and reserve conference rooms.
• Coordinate logistical and security arrangements for attendees.
• Set up IT/AV equipment and arrange catering or snacks.
• Create proxy badges for new employees and process access requests.
• Verify DoD clearances through BASICS II or BASICS BASICS II.
• Enter visitor requests and manage BASICS II entries.
• Sort and distribute mail and ensure SOPs are signed.
• Travel to onsite locations as required and assist in security operations.

Skills

MS Office

Filing

Excellent communication

Document handling

Customer-centric

SOP administration

DoD Secret Clearance

Citizenship required

Education

HS Diploma or equivalent

Tools

Basics II

DISS

Job description

At AMEWAS, we don’t just support defense- we shape it. For over 40 years, we’ve been a trusted partner of the Department of Defense (DoD) by providing cutting-edge engineering, testing, and evaluation for U.S. Navy weapons systems.

Our people are the heart of our mission. Across our headquarters in California, Maryland, and offices in Orlando, FL, and San Diego, CA, you’ll find a diverse and driven team committed to making a real impact for our Nation’s Warfighters.

If you're ready to grow your skills, be challenged by meaningful work, and contribute to something bigger…this is where you belong.

Come do work that matters. Join AMEWAS.

The Position

AMEWAS is seeking a highly motivated and talented Access Control Specialist (On-Call, Part Time)-Junior to support Advanced Aircraft Research, Development, Test & Evaluation. The hourly rate of this position is $20.47/hour. This position is not eligible for remote work; on-site support is required.

About the location:

Patuxent River, MD, located in the California-Lexington Park area, is Maryland’s #1 City Hiring the Most High-Tech Workers. To learn more about the surrounding area, please visit: www.visitstmarysmd.com

Work Arrangement

Remote or hybrid work arrangements are subject to business, contract, customer, and/or government requirements and may be modified or discontinued as needed. The Company reserves the right to require an employee to report to a designated Company or customer worksite when business or contractual requirements change.

Position Background

The Digital Analytics, Infrastructure, and Technology Advancement (DAiTA) Group is at the cutting edge of Advanced Aircraft Research, Development, Test, and Evaluation (AARDT&E). Our state-of-the-art laboratories are equipped to work seamlessly together, enabling comprehensive testing and evaluation of aircraft and weapons systems across the Department of Defense. What sets the DAiTA Group apart is our exceptional ability to mitigate program risks by crafting intricate battlespace environments where cutting-edge concepts, advanced hardware, and skilled warfighters can dive into the missions of both today and the future. The Integrated Battlespace Simulation and Test (IBST) Department is at the heart of this innovative ecosystem. This team is the driving force behind the research, development, management, design, documentation, fabrication, installation, integration, testing, evaluation, operation, and maintenance of the Air Combat Environment Test Facility (ACETEF) and other DAiTA AARDT&E capabilities, laboratories, and facilities. With IBST at the helm, we’re not just preparing for the future but shaping it.

A typical day as an Access Control Specialist (On-Call, Part Time)-Junior may include:

• Supports Visitor Control duties by greeting and documenting all visitors according to security procedures (customers, tour groups, base public works, inspectors, maintainers, etc.)
• Monitors and controls access to facility(s) and restricted areas under assigned responsibility by checking personnel passes, Common Access Cards (CAC), and validating security clearances/visit requests
• Provides administrative and planning support for meetings/events and maintains schedules for all conference rooms at the AARDT&E facilities
• Identifies appropriate locations for meetings, reserves/sets up meeting locations, and sends out information to attendees
• Plans and coordinates logistical, administrative, and security arrangements for leads and attendees
• Arranges and checks out IT and Audio Visual (AV) systems and equipment
• Arranges lunch service, snacks, and refreshments
• Creates proxy badges for new employees
• Verifies visitor DoD security clearances through DISS or BASICS II
• Inputs visitor requests through BASICS II
• Collects visitors cell phones and radios
• Requests visitors register their laptops
• Sorts and distributes mail
• Ensures all new personnel read the Standard Operating Procedures, signs the applicable acknowledgment form, and enters the form into the Security Tracking System

Must-haves

• HS Diploma or equivalent
• Proficiency in MS Office
• Experience with filing
• Excellent personal communication skills (phone conversations dealing with external customers)
• The ability to compartmentalize official documents
• The ability to demonstrate a customer-centric mindset
• The ability to understand and administer processes (SOPs)
• Minimum clearance required to apply (candidates who do not currently hold the required clearance will not be considered): N/A
• Current clearance required upon onboarding: DoD Secret Clearance
• Additional Accesses: The ability to obtain and maintain the DoD security clearance eligibility and/or additional security access requirements necessary to perform the duties of the position, as required by the contract. U.S. Citizenship is required for all clearances.

Desired Skills

• Experience with Basics II and DISS

Security Clearance Requirement Disclaimer:

This position requires the ability to obtain and maintain all security clearances, interim security determinations, and/or other access authorizations required by the applicable contract(s). Candidates who are unable to obtain the required interim clearance or access authorization within the timeframe necessary to meet business and contract requirements may no longer be considered for employment.

Employment Eligibility and Sponsorship Disclaimer:

Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States on a full‑time basis. AMEWAS is unable to provide employment‑based visa sponsorship for this position now or in the future.

Skills Crucial To Success At AMEWAS

Candidates must demonstrate a customer‑focused mindset, professionalism, and discretion, while working collaboratively with management and teams to meet objectives. Candidates should be hard‑working individuals with strong attention to detail and the ability to foster a positive, team‑oriented culture.

Physical Environment And Working Conditions

The physical environment for this position requires the employee to work in an office, sitting in a cubicle or at a desk, looking at a computer for most of the workday. Work is physically comfortable. The employee has discretion about sitting, walking, standing, etc.

The employee may be required to travel short distances to offices/conference rooms and buildings on site or near the work site.

The employee is required to stand, walk and/or move throughout the workday, often bending over and lifting items up to approximately 50 lbs.

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Our excellent benefits and perks for part-time, temporary employees include:

• 401(k) plan
• Paid sick leave
• Employee longevity recognition
• Community involvement and outreach
• Team building events
• Recognition program
• Wellness program
• Mobile service discount

AMEWAS is committed to equal employment opportunity. We recruit, employ, train, compensate, and promote without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, age, sex, disability, protected veteran status, or any other basis protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.

For important employment‑related notices and required disclosures, please review our Regulatory Notices page.

If you are interested in applying for employment and need special assistance or an accommodation to apply for a posted position, contact our Recruiting department via phone at 301-863-7102 or email at [e-mail].

AMEWAS participates in E-Verify to confirm eligibility to work in the United States.

Please note: AMEWAS does not accept unsolicited resumes from third‑party staffing agencies, recruiters, or headhunters.