Assistant Special Security Officer

JRC Careers; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 80,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation

Excellent benefits package

Professional growth opportunities

Team-based, mission-driven environment

Job summary

JRC Careers in Washington, DC is seeking an Assistant Special Security Officer (ASSO) Analyst II to support the PA E SSP. The role interfaces with DoD program leadership and government management while maintaining SCI security across the SSP SCIF at the Washington Navy Yard.

The ASSO will provide security oversight, prepare nominations, conduct inspections, and manage visitor control. A TS/SCI clearance and 3+ years of security experience are required, with DoD program familiarity preferred.

Qualifications

• Minimum of three years in security, with two years in special security programs.
• Familiarity with NISPOM, ICD 705, ICD 704.
• Active Top Secret clearance and eligibility for SCI access.

Responsibilities

• Develop, advise, and maintain SCI policies and procedures.
• Oversee SCIF construction/modification and prepare Fixed Facility Checklists.
• Conduct indoctrinations, travel briefings, and debriefings; issue courier cards.

Skills

SCIF security

NISPOM knowledge

Top Secret clearance

Stakeholder liaison

Tools

DISS

Scattered Castles

Job description

At JRC, we tackle some of the toughest challenges faced by the Department of Defense (DoD) and other government agencies. Our expertise in engineering innovation and semiconductor technologies allows us to deliver mission-critical microelectronics solutions, aerospace systems engineering, and cutting-edge research and development. By joining JRC, you’ll be part of a team that supports strategic deterrence and defense missions, playing a crucial role in ensuring the safety and security of the United States and its allies.

Join JRC's Missiles and Space (M&S) Team!

JRC is currently seeking an Assistant Special Security Officer (ASSO) Analyst II. This role is responsible for direct support to the Portfolio Acquisition Executive Strategic Systems Programs (PAE SSP). This position will be required to interface with all levels of department, division and government management, personnel and maintain the skills to cultivate relationships for optimal contract security performance.

The position is responsible to provide security oversight and guidance to TS/SCI and NATO programs. This position will report directly to the Portfolio Acquisition Executive Strategic Systems Programs Special Security Officer (SSO). The ASSO Analyst II works under the general administrative control of the SP2021 Branch Head, and under the direct supervision of the SSP Special Security Officer (SSO), who provides general outline of work to be performed. Incumbent performs technical security support duties in the SSP Sensitive Compartment Information Facility (SCIF) located within the PAE SSP HQ on the Washington Navy Yard (WNY) its associated tenants, agencies, and organizations. Incumbent functions as the Special Security Representative / Security Manager for the SCIF as required by PAE SSP guidance.

What You'll Do

• Developing, advising, and maintaining SCI policies and procedures
• Overseeing and providing recommendations during the construction or modification of Sensitive Compartmented Information Facilities (SCIF). Preparing Fixed Facility Checklists
• Conducting and tracking indoctrinations, travel briefings, and debriefings. Issuing courier cards
• Preparing, submitting, and tracking SCI nominations
• Conducting random and self-inspections
• Conduct intrusion detection system response force testing and random entry/exit inspections
• Visitor control, retrieving and processing visitor clearances and maintaining the SCI visitor control databases – upon completion of provided training
• Make initial eligibility determination recommendations to the Government using DISS and/or Scattered Castles in accordance with applicable policies
• The ASSO may be asked to perform other security functions as is necessary to meet mission requirements

What You Bring to the Table

• Individual must be a security professional with a minimum of three (3) years of security experience and two (2) directly related to special security programs.
• Familiarity with the NISPOM, ICD 705, ICD 704
• Site Security Manager certification a plus
• Contractor personnel proposed and/or selected will be subject to a government security investigation and must possess a current Top Secret security clearance and be eligible to receive favorable access to sensitive compartmented information.

At JRC we offer...

• A competitive compensation package
• An exceptional employee benefits program, providing support for our team members' well-being and success
• The chance to contribute to a high-profile Department of Defense programs and make a positive impact
• A collaborative work environment where teamwork, creativity, and innovation thrive
• Opportunities for professional growth and development, helping you advance your career

US Citizenship is required for a DoD Security Clearance.

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