Action Officer – Defense Information Security

Sancorp Consulting, LLC; Arlington (VA); On-site; USD 70,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Life Insurance

Disability Insurance

401K

Paid holidays

Job summary

Sancorp Consulting LLC seeks an Action Officer – Defense Information Security to support the U.S. Coast Guard's security policy program in the National Capital Region. This policy and compliance role emphasizes CNSI/CUI/SBU handling, not IT operations.

The role requires a security-related bachelor's degree (or 10 years substitute) and 5+ years in information security policy at a military service HQ. On-site duties in Arlington, VA with occasional travel and security clearance expectations.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in security-related discipline and at least five years qualifying experience; ten years may substitute.
• Experience in safeguarding, handling, and marking CNSI, CUI, and SBU; EO 13526 and related directives.
• Ability to develop complex technical and security materials for various audiences and format per USCG guidance.
• Ability to coordinate with subject matter experts and build organizational consensus.
• Proficiency with MS Office and government databases (e.g., CGBI).

Responsibilities

• Support USCG CG-SPM security program activities across disciplines.
• Analyze policy guidance and advise on improvements to USCG security programs.
• Prepare written correspondence and memoranda following USCG formats.
• Assist in training and awareness products using MS Office, SharePoint and Acrobat.
• Coordinate with stakeholders to ensure compliance and risk mitigation.

Skills

InfoSec policy

Technical writing

Policy communication

Security clearance knowledge

Stakeholder coordination

Education

Bachelor's degree in security related discipline

Tools

MS Word

Access

Excel

DOD365

PowerPoint

SharePoint

Acrobat

Job description

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Action Officer – Defense Information Security

Full Time Arlington, VA, US

22 days ago Requisition ID: 1249

Salary Range: $70,000.00 To $120,000.00 Annually

Action Officer – Defense Information Security

IMPORTANT NOTE TO APPLICANTS:

This is a policy and compliance role, NOT an IT or Cybersecurity position. This position does not involve setting up networks, administering IT systems, or cybersecurity operations. We are strictly seeking candidates with military service headquarters experience in traditional government Information Security (INFOSEC). Your background must reflect deep expertise in the physical safeguarding, handling, and marking of Classified National Security Information (CNSI) and policy enforcement under Executive Order 13526. If your primary experience is in IT infrastructure or network security, this role is not a match.

Position Description:

Action Officer – Defense Information Security

Location:

National Capital Region

Work Posture:

On-site

Travel:

Occasional

Deployment:

No

Drug screening:

Yes

Security Clearance:

Secret

Must be a U.S. Citizen

Education

A bachelor's degree in a security related discipline and a minimum of five years documented qualifying experience in the areas below is required. Ten years of documented experience may be substituted for a bachelor's degree.

Required Experience

• Knowledge and experience in a variety of staff/action officer functions involved in Information Security policy, planning, assessment, and administration at a military service headquarters. Such experience should include: safeguarding, handling, and marking of Classified National Security Information (CNSI), Controlled Unclassified Information (CUI), and Sensitive but Unclassified (SBU) information; Executive Order 13526 and its implementing directive 32 C.F.R. Parts 2001 and 2003; and handling of security violations.
• Demonstrate the ability to communicate by developing complex technical and security materials, such as USCG policies, Tactics Techniques and Procedures, job aids, reports and documentation manuals; and distilling and translating them into easily understood materials suitable for a variety of audiences, including government employees, supervisors, and the general public. Ability to review and edit complex materials for required USCG format, content, style, grammar, completeness, technical accuracy, and audience suitability. Further, they must possess knowledge of technical communication concepts (e.g., information design, editing practices and software applications).
• Possess the ability to develop, refine, or modify materials containing complex, technical, security ideas from a variety of sources for a variety of audiences. Additionally, the Contractor must have the ability to prepare clear and concise written documents in accordance with the USCG Correspondence guidance that compels others to take a course of action, instruct others in carrying out activities, or explain the purpose, goals, and objectives of a policy or regulations.
• Possess the ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with a multi-discipline of subject matter experts, and in facilitating and gaining organizational consensus.
• Possess an intermediate or higher skill level with various types of information technology applications, such as Microsoft Office, including MS Word, Access, Excel, DOD365 and PowerPoint. The Analyst must have the knowledge, skill, and appropriate access to use government databases; such as Coast Guard Business Intelligence (CGBI) and any prodecessor system.

Commensurate with experience

The final base salary offered within this range will depend on a variety of objective factors, including the candidate’s relevant experience, specialized technical skills, education, certifications, and geographic work location. Our internal pay structure is designed to allow placement across the range based on candidate qualifications relative to internal peer equity. In addition to base salary, candidates possessing an active, verifiable security clearance (e.g., Secret, Top Secret, TS/SCI) may be eligible for a government clearance differential or specialized premium pay. Final compensation placement is determined by clearance level, polygraph status, and contract-specific customer requirements. This position is eligible for performance bonuses, sign-on incentives, and comprehensive benefits. The advertised range represents the good-faith anticipated hiring range for this specific vacancy and does not represent SANCORP’s complete internal compensation band, proposed contract labor rate, billing rate, or total cost to the Government.

Responsibilities:

SANCORP is seeking an Information Security Analyst to support the United States Coast Guard (USCG) Office of Security Policy and Management (CG-SPM) security program activities. The following are examples of responsibilities:

• Provide analysis and program support services for the USCG Office of Security Policy and Management, to include, but not limited to, the following Security Disciplines: Physical Security SME, Personnel Security Specialist, Force Protection Analyst, Industrial Security Specialist, Information Security Analyst, Law Enforcement Specialist, Security Analyst, and Security Administrator in support of the security disciplines in DCMS-34.
• Analyze new and existing policy and guidance defined in Executive Orders, DHS, and DOD mandates and advise on recommendations to improve USCG policy in support of the security programs.
• Perform as technical writers preparing written correspondence, Coast Guard Instructions and memoranda as directed to support strategic program goals and objectives using available media (e.g., MS Office, SharePoint and Acrobat Adobe).
• Assist in developing training and awareness products using available technology applications such as MS Office, SharePoint, Adobe, etc...
• Assist in Staff Assistance visits to operational USCG locations to assess compliance with mandated program requirements and best practices.
• Assist in security planning to ensure levels of physical security are appropriate for
• all USCG owned and leased facilities, all building occupants, critical infrastructure and mission essential functions. The objective of these assessments is to identify threats, security vulnerabilities and hazards, and consequences to determine risk levels and how best to implement countermeasures that mitigate the risk and provide optimal return on investments.
• Plan, organize, prioritize, and coordinate work when diverse demands are involved.
• Manage multiple tasks that may require significant amount of coordination.
• Analyze and evaluate information to prepare comprehensive recommendations, reports, letters and regulatory documents.
• Research issues and to compile and coordinate information with appropriate officials' points of contact.

Sancorp Consulting LLC shall, in its discretion, modify or adjust the position to meet Sancorp’s changing needs. This job description is not a contract and may be adjusted as deemed appropriate at Sancorp’s sole discretion.

Sancorp Consulting, LLC, is an SDVOSB and SBA 8(a) company seeking highly motivated and qualified professionals and offer an attractive salary and benefits package that includes: Medical, Dental, life and Disability Insurance; 401K, and holidays to ensure the highest quality of life for our employees. Please visit our website for more information at www.sancorpconsulting.com .

Sancorp Consulting, LLC is an equal opportunity employer. At Sancorp Consulting, LLC we are committed to providing equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants without regard to race color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, or any other protected characteristic as defined by applicable law. We strive to create an inclusive and diverse workplace where everyone feels valued, respected, and supported.