Classification & Security Inventory Specialist

Institute For Defense Analyses, Inc.; Alexandria (VA); On-site; USD 75,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Institute For Defense Analyses, Inc. is seeking a security professional to implement classification management programs and ensure accountability for classified and controlled materials.

You will enforce policies, oversee inventories, and support declassification efforts across multiple IDA locations. The role requires US citizenship, eligibility for Top Secret/SCI, and ability to obtain security clearances, with strong communication and coordination skills to work with government sponsors and

Qualifications

• High school diploma with five years in security operations or a Bachelor’s degree with two years relevant experience.
• Completion of Defense Counterintelligence and Security Agency Center for Development of Security Excellence courses within six months of hire.
• Familiarity with the National Industrial Security System (NISS) preferred.
• Interpersonal oral and written communication skills with ability to work with all levels of staff.
• Strong computer skills in Microsoft Office, Adobe Acrobat, and other office automation tools.
• Familiarity with NISPOM and SIMS preferred.
• US Citizenship required; ability to obtain/maintain security clearance; Top Secret with SCI eligibility preferred.

Responsibilities

• Performs classification management functions.
• Reviews all IDA formal classified, proprietary and controlled unclassified publications for proper markings.
• Answers questions from IDA staff concerning proper marking of materials.
• Supports Information Systems Security Manager with reviewing Security Classification Guides.
• Implements classification management program and accountability for material; enforces policies and procedures.
• Implements formal classified material and inventory program at HQ, SAC and STPI.
• Coordinates and schedules inventories per NISPOM and IDA practices.
• Reports loss of material and assists investigations.
• Archives classified media; conducts self-inspections of classified material.
• Provides document control services for multiple locations; handles receipt/transmission/destruction of information as per NISPOM.
• Acts as Top Security Control Official (TSCO) and NATO Secret Control Official (NSCO).
• Maintains monthly metrics for required reports.
• Develops an SATE program with training materials and communications to staff.
• Collaborates with government agencies to downgrade/declassify information.
• Trains lower-level staff and ensures secure couriering of materials.

Skills

Interpersonal communication

Written communication

Customer service orientation

Self-starter

Education

Bachelor’s degree with two years relevant experience

High school diploma with five years in security ops

Tools

Microsoft Office

Adobe Acrobat

Job description

Institute For Defense Analyses, Inc. is seeking a security professional to implement classification management programs and ensure accountability for classified and controlled materials.

You will enforce policies, oversee inventories, and support declassification efforts across multiple IDA locations. The role requires US citizenship, eligibility for Top Secret/SCI, and ability to obtain security clearances, with strong communication and coordination skills to work with government sponsors and