Assistant Global Security Officer

The Henry M. Jackson Foundation for the Advancement of Military Medicine, Inc.; Bethesda (MD); On-site; USD 64,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a leading nonprofit organization as an Assistant Global Security Officer. In this role, you will support security leadership in managing global security programs, ensuring compliance with regulations, and handling various administrative tasks. This position offers a dynamic work environment where you will interact with diverse populations and contribute to the safety and security of military medicine operations.

Benefits

Medical Coverage

Dental Coverage

Vision Coverage

Health Savings Plans

Retirement Plans

Qualifications

• Minimum of 3-5 years experience required.

Responsibilities

• Assist with security clearances and manage databases.
• Maintain security records and oversee quality assurance.
• Support development of security procedures and compliance.

Skills

Organizational Skills

Communication

Detail-oriented

Ability to Work in Dynamic Environment

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Social Sciences, Security or related field

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Overview

Join the HJF Team!

HJF is seeking an Assistant Global Security Officer to be responsible for supporting the Security leadership in implementing and maintaining the organization's security and risk management global (CONUS and OCONUS) programs. This position will handle various administrative and operational tasks related to industrial security programs, ensuring compliance with government regulations (National Industrial Security Program Operating Manual (NISPOM), Department of Defense (DoD) contractual requirements and company policies.

This position will be in support of HJF's corporate Security department.

The Henry M. Jackson Foundation for the Advancement of Military Medicine (HJF) is a nonprofit organization dedicated to advancing military medicine. We serve military, medical, academic and government clients by administering, managing and supporting preeminent scientific programs that benefit members of the armed forces and civilians alike. Since its founding in 1983, HJF has served as a vital link between the military medical community and its federal and private partners. HJF's support and administrative capabilities allow military medical researchers and clinicians to maintain their scientific focus and accomplish their research goals.

Responsibilities

• Personnel Security: Assist with security clearances, including processing paperwork, managing databases, and ensuring compliance with relevant regulations (NISPOM, DD254s). Manage, prepare, and track all Department of Defense Contract Security Classification Specifications (DD Form 254s) provided from the government/prime contractor as well as those necessary for distribution to subcontractors.
• Administrative Support: Maintain security records and update databases (i.e. International SOS (ISOS) and Travel Tracker), manage the processing of security clearance paperwork including the collection and review of relevant documents. Oversee quality assurance and control of the fingerprinting process. Reconcile invoices and expenses, assist managing contracts, procurement, payment of subscribed services and other administrative duties related to security.
• Physical Security/Risk Management: Support the development and implementation of security procedures, conduct self-inspections and manage access control systems. This includes assisting Safety Security Focal Points (SSFPs) with the development and testing of Country Security Plans (CSPs) and Emergency Action Plans. Ensure all plans are efficient, effective, current, maintained, applicable and being implemented by the projects.
• Compliance: Ensure compliance with relevant security regulations and industry standards including monitoring compliance with safety, security and emergency preparedness-related organizational policies and procedures.
• Security Training and Awareness: Track all security training completed via the International SOS (ISOS) portal. May develop and deliver security briefings and awareness programs.
• Incident Response: May assist and support in investigating security breaches or violations including managing incident tracking to ensure proper functioning via Vector Portal.
• May perform other duties and responsibilities as assigned or directed by the supervisor. This may include attendance of and participation in required training for role.

Qualifications

Education and Experience

• Bachelor's Degree in Social Sciences, Security or related field.
• Minimum of 3-5 years experience required.

Required Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Must have the ability to work in a dynamic environment and effectively interact with various populations
• Excellent organizational skills, ability to meet deadlines, ability to handle multiple priorities and prioritize demands
• Detail-orientated
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Ability to interpret and implement security policy, provide clear guidance, oversight and assistance to company personnel
• Working knowledge of Microsoft Office (Word, PowerPoint, and Excel)
• Active T5/Top Secret Clearance preferred, must be eligible to obtain a T5/Top Secret Clearance.

Physical Capabilities

• Ability to stand or sit at a computer for prolonged periods.

Work Environment

• This position will take place primarily in an office setting.

Compensation

• The annual salary range for this position is $64,200-$90,000. Actual salary will be determined based on experience, education, etc.

Benefits

• HJF offers a comprehensive suite of benefits focused on your health and well-being, from medical, dental, and vision coverage to health savings and retirement plans, and more.

Employment with HJF is contingent upon successful completion of a background check, which may include, but is not limited to, contacting your professional references, verification of previous employment, education and credentials, a criminal background check, and a department of motor vehicle (DMV) check if applicable.

Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities

The contractor will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor's legal duty to furnish information. 41 CFR 60-1.35(c)

Any qualifications to be considered as equivalents, in lieu of stated minimums, require the prior approval of the Chief Human Resources Officer.