Acquisition Security Representative

Bering Straits Native Corporation; Colorado Springs (CO); On-site; USD 75,000 - 115,000; Full time

Job summary

Bering Straits Native Corporation seeks an Acquisition Security Representative in Colorado Springs, CO to support government and contractor personnel across personnel, physical, information, and industrial security.

Responsibilities include maintaining security records, coordinating classified meetings, conducting training, and ensuring compliance with DoD and NISP requirements. A Top Secret clearance or eligibility is preferred in a government contracting environment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Security Management, Criminal Justice, Intelligence Studies, Business Administration, Information Systems, or related field.
• Minimum of 3 years of experience in personnel security, physical security, industrial security, information security, or related security disciplines.
• Experience supporting DoD, IC, Federal Government, or defense contractor security programs.
• Experience maintaining security records and administering personnel security programs.
• Knowledge of classified information handling and safeguarding requirements.
• Experience conducting security briefings, training, or awareness activities.
• Familiarity with security databases, visitor management systems, and personnel clearance tracking systems.
• Demonstrated ability to interpret and apply government security regulations and guidance.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to work independently while managing multiple priorities and deadlines.
• Must be eligible to obtain and maintain a Top Secret security clearance; current clearance preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide ASR support for personnel, physical, information, industrial, and operations security.
• Maintain personnel security records, clearance tracking, indoctrinations, debriefings, and access rosters.
• Process security documentation per DoD, IC, and local directives.
• Coordinate and support classified meetings and secure facility operations.
• Conduct security education, training, and awareness programs.
• Perform self-inspections, security audits, and compliance reviews.
• Assist with classified material control and storage requirements.
• Manage visitor control and access processing for classified facilities.
• Investigate security incidents and prepare reports.
• Support SCI, SAP, and collateral programs as required.
• Maintain databases of personnel security investigations and training.
• Coordinate with government security managers and external agencies.
• Provide briefings on handling procedures and marking requirements.
• Develop and implement security policies and SOPs.
• Ensure compliance with NISP, DoD, IC requirements.

Skills

Strong written and verbalcommunication

Time management

Problem-solving and critical thinking

Interpersonal and teamwork skills

Attention to detail

Education

Bachelor's degree in Security Management / related field

Tools

DISS

NBIS

JADE

Microsoft Office Suite

Security management software

Job description

About this position

Acquisition Security Representative in Colorado Springs, CO

The Essential Duties and Responsibilities are intended to present a descriptive list of the range of duties performed for this position and are not intended to reflect all duties performed within the job. Other duties may be assigned. To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to satisfactorily perform each essential duty. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the position. Applicants will be notified via email or phone within ten business days regarding application status. This position is contingent upon award of contract.

Essential Duties & Responsibilities

• Serve as an Activity Security Representative (ASR) supporting government and contractor personnel in all aspects of personnel, physical, information, industrial, and operations security.
• Administer and maintain personnel security records, clearance tracking, visit requests, indoctrinations, debriefings, and access rosters.
• Process, review, and maintain security documentation in accordance with DoW, Service, and local security directives.
• Coordinate and support classified meetings, conferences, briefings, and secure facility operations.
• Conduct security education, training, and awareness programs for assigned personnel.
• Perform self-inspections, security audits, and compliance reviews to ensure adherence to applicable regulations and policies.
• Assist with classified material control, accountability, transmission, destruction, and storage requirements.
• Manage visitor control procedures and support access authorization processing for classified and sensitive facilities.
• Investigate and document security incidents, violations, and inquiries; prepare reports and corrective action recommendations.
• Support Sensitive Compartmented Information (SCI), Special Access Program (SAP), and collateral security programs, as required.
• Maintain databases and records related to personnel security investigations, clearance actions, and security training.
• Coordinate with government security managers, unit leadership, contracting personnel, and external security agencies.
• Provide security briefings and guidance regarding classified handling procedures, marking requirements, and information protection.
• Assist in the development and implementation of security policies, operating instructions, and standard operating procedures (SOPs).
• Ensure compliance with National Industrial Security Program (NISP), Intelligence Community, DoD, and organizational security requirements.

Required (Minimum Necessary) Qualifications

• Education Requirements: Bachelor's degree in Security Management, Criminal Justice, Intelligence Studies, Business Administration, Information Systems, or a related field. Additional years of relevant experience may be substituted for education requirements.
• Minimum of 3 years of experience in personnel security, physical security, industrial security, information security, or related security disciplines.
• Experience supporting Department of Defense (DoD), Intelligence Community (IC), Federal Government, or defense contractor security programs.
• Experience maintaining security records and administering personnel security programs.
• Knowledge of classified information handling and safeguarding requirements.
• Experience conducting security briefings, training, or awareness activities.
• Familiarity with security databases, visitor management systems, and personnel clearance tracking systems.
• Demonstrated ability to interpret and apply government security regulations and guidance.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to work independently while managing multiple priorities and deadlines.
• Must be eligible to obtain and maintain a Top Secret security clearance; current clearance preferred.

Knowledge, Skills, Abilities, and Other Characteristics

• Knowledge of DoD security policies, procedures, and directives.
• Understanding of personnel security, information security, physical security, and industrial security programs.
• Familiarity with DISS, NBIS, JADE, or similar government security systems.
• Knowledge of classified information control and safeguarding procedures.
• Ability to prepare reports, correspondence, security documentation, and briefings.
• Strong organizational and record-management skills.
• Ability to maintain discretion and confidentiality when handling sensitive information.
• Strong analytical and problem‑solving skills.
• Ability to communicate effectively with personnel at all organizational levels.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite and security management software applications.
• Knowledge of organizational procedures and workflows - understanding how work moves through a company.
• Basic knowledge of relevant technologies or tools - e.g., Microsoft 365, communication platforms, or industry‑standard software.
• Knowledge of customer service practices - principles of providing quality service and managing inquiries professionally.
• Knowledge of data privacy and confidentiality principles - awareness of proper handling of sensitive information.
• Communication skills (written and verbal) - ability to convey information clearly and professionally.
• Time management and prioritization - balancing multiple tasks and meeting deadlines.
• Problem‑solving and critical thinking - analyzing issues and selecting appropriate solutions.
• Interpersonal and teamwork skills - building rapport and collaborating effectively with others.
• Attention to detail - producing accurate, error‑free work.

Preferred

• Active Top Secret security clearance with SCI eligibility.
• Completion of DoD Security Fundamentals Professional Certification (SFPC) or Security Asset Protection Professional Certification (SAPPC).
• Experience supporting SCI, SAP, Special Operations, or Intelligence Community environments.
• Experience supporting government security inspections and compliance reviews.
• Prior experience as an Activity Security Representative, Unit Security Manager, Facility Security Officer, or Security Specialist.
• Knowledge of ICD 705, SCI Facility (SCIF) operations, and secure communications procedures.
• Experience supporting government contracting activities and classified contract administration.
• Familiarity with OPSEC, COMSEC, TEMPEST, and Insider Threat programs.

Necessary Physical Requirements

• Must be able to sit and work at a computer workstation for extended periods (frequently).
• Must be able to review and process detailed security documentation (frequently).
• Must be able to conduct facility inspections and move throughout office, secure, and operational environments (frequently).
• Must be able to communicate effectively during meetings, briefings, and training sessions (frequently).
• Must be capable of lifting up to 20 pounds of office or security‑related materials (occasionally).
• Must be able to travel to supported locations and facilities as required (occasionally).

Work Environment

Physical Setting:

• Primarily performed in government offices, secure facilities, and classified work environments.
• Work may be conducted in both collateral and SCI environments.
• Regular interaction with military personnel, civilians, contractors, and security professionals.

Schedule and Flexibility:

• Standard full-time schedule.
• Occasional extended hours may be required to support inspections, exercises, audits, incident responses, or mission requirements.
• Flexibility to support changing security priorities and operational requirements.

Other Pertinent Work Details:

• Must be capable of obtaining and maintaining all required facility and system access.
• Requires strict compliance with all government and company security policies and procedures.
• May require access to classified information up to the Top Secret/SCI level.
• Position requires a high degree of integrity, professionalism, and attention to detail.

Supervisory Responsibilities

• This position will not have supervisory responsibilities.

DOT Covered/Safety‑Sensitive Role Requirements

• This position is not subject to federal requirements regarding Department of Transportation "safety-sensitive" functions.

Additional Qualifying Factors

As a condition of employment, you will be required to pass a pre‑employment drug screening and have acceptable background check results. If applicable to the contract, you must also obtain and maintain the appropriate clearance levels required and must also be able to obtain access to military installations.

Shareholder Preference

BSNC gives hiring, promotion, training, and retention preference to BSNC shareholders, shareholder descendants and shareholder spouses who meet the minimum qualifications for the job.

Equal Opportunity

Bering Straits Native Corporation is an equal opportunity employer. All applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to any status protected by state or federal law, or any other basis prohibited by law.