Administrative Security Specialist - Washington DC

VetJobs; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

VetJobs is seeking an Administrative Security Specialist for the Washington, DC metro area. This role supports the Customer and Project Manager and requires a High-Risk Public Trust background investigation.

Responsibilities include managing files, coordinating admin functions, training scheduling, insider threat policy work, and liaison with internal and external partners. Must be a US citizen, 21+, with 1+ year of relevant experience and ability to lift up to 50 lbs.

Qualifications

• Must have at least one year of relevant experience.
• Must pass high-risk public trust background investigation.
• Minimum high school diploma or GED equivalency.
• Must be a US citizen.
• Minimum age twenty‑one years.
• Ability to read, write, and speak English clearly and accurately for reports.
• Demonstrate courtesy, respect, and impartial enforcement of directives.
• Possess honesty, integrity, good judgment and courage.
• Ability to interact with stakeholders calmly under stress.
• Must be able to sit, stand, walk, and lift up to 50 lbs.

Responsibilities

• Creating, reviewing, and maintaining written and computer files and data.
• Coordinating administrative functions including budget, personnel, meetings, and clerical duties.
• Conducting basic research on a variety of topics.
• Performing data entry and management tasks.
• Coordinating and scheduling training for department personnel.
• Assisting in implementing new programs, procedures, methods, and systems.
• Preparing confidential documents and reports for leadership.
• Liaising with internal department personnel and outside agencies.
• Serving as administrative assistant to the department Director.
• Performing records management tasks and Vehicle Custodian duties.
• Coordinating operations including purchasing, inventory, and facility management.
• Assisting Insider Threat Manager with policy development and implementation.
• Developing and maintaining insider threat policies and annual assessments.
• Providing quarterly or as-needed statistics of Insider Threat program activities.

Job description

Job Description

ATTENTION MILITARY AFFILIATED JOB SEEKERS

Our organization works with partner companies to source qualified talent for their open roles. The following position is available to Veterans, Transitioning Military, National Guard and Reserve Members, Military Spouses, Wounded Warriors, and their Caregivers.

Position Title: Administrative Security Specialist

Reports To: The Customer and Project Manager

Clearance Type: High-Risk Public Trust Background Investigation

Work Location: Washington D.C. Metro Area

Summary Of Duties Include But Not Limited To:

• Creating, reviewing, and maintaining written and computer files and data.
• Assisting in the coordination of administrative functions to include budget, personnel, meetings, and clerical duties.
• Conducting basic research on a variety of topics.
• Performing data entry and management.
• Coordinating and scheduling training for department personnel
• Help implement new programs, procedures, methods, and systems.
• Preparing confidential documents and reports.
• Liaising with internal department personnel and with outside agencies
• Serve as administrative assistant to the department Director
• Perform records management tasks
• Perform Vehicle Custodian tasks
• Coordinate operations, including purchasing, equipment, property inventory, building, and equipment.
• Assist Insider Threat Manager in the development, maintenance, and implementation of agency program and policies.
• Develop, coordinate, and maintain insider threat policy(ies).
• Assist with the preparation of the annual insider threat assessment
• Provide quarterly, or as needed, statistics of Insider Threat program activities

Minimum Education Required:

Bachelors

Experience and Skills

Required Qualifications:

• Must have a minimum of one-year of relevant experience
• Must high-risk public trust background investigation
• Minimum high school diploma or a General Education Development (GED) equivalency
• Must be a US citizen
• A minimum age of twenty-one years
• Demonstrable proficiency and fluency in reading, writing, and speaking the English language to include the ability to construct and write clear, concise, accurate, and detailed reports.
• Demonstrate courtesy and respect, and impartial enforcement of directives.
• Possess honesty, integrity, good judgment, courage, alertness, self-reliance.
• Ability and skills to tactfully and positively interact with stakeholders while maintaining poise and self-control during stressful events and incidents.
• Ability to demonstrate poise, self-confidence, and sound decision-making.
• Ability to learn and adapt to changing situations.
• Ability to understand, and apply printed rules, directives, detailed orders, instructions, procedures, and training materials.
• Be and remain drug free for the duration of employment on the contract.
• Have a valid driver's license.
• Must be able to sit, stand, walk, run, and lift items weighing not exceeding 50 lbs

Preferred Experience

• Proficient experience working with Microsoft Office Suite, i.e., Microsoft Word, Microsoft Excel, Microsoft PowerPoint, Microsoft Access
• Experience with Insider Threat Programs is advantageous but not required

Working Conditions

• Able to sit and work at a computer keyboard for extended periods of time
• Able to stoop, kneel, bend at the waist and reach
• Able to sit, stand, walk, run
• Able to lift up to 50 pounds

• City: Washington
• State: District of Columbia
• Job Category: Scientific Research & Development
• Job Code: Security Staff
• Affiliate Sponsor: Advantage SCI