Classified Material Control Custodian I

AMERICAN SYSTEMS; Quantico Base (VA); On-site; USD 80,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

AMERICAN SYSTEMS is seeking a Security Specialist to support a federal government program. You will verify clearances via DISS, manage sensitive assets, and ensure compliance with ICD-705 SCIF standards across Marine Corps facilities.

The role requires an active TS clearance with SCI eligibility, five years of security experience, and knowledge of DoD/DOE security programs. The position emphasizes strict accountability and investigative reporting in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• Active TS clearance with SCI eligibility is required.
• 5 years of relevant security experience.
• Knowledge of DoD, DOE, or other industrial security programs.
• High School diploma required.

Responsibilities

• Verify user personnel security clearances and eligibility via DISS to authorize and issue physical and digital assets, courier letters, and courier badges.
• Manage and account for 675+ classified assets within the MCWL with 100% accountability.
• Coordinate comprehensive classified material inventories, handling, receipt, dispatch, reproduction and secure storage.
• Enforce safeguarding policies for classified information and sensitive data.
• Ensure SCIFs comply with ICD-705 standards and inspections by the SSO.
• Oversee GSA-approved security containers, document containers using SF-700 and manage inventory changes.
• Identify operational security risks and provide mitigations to prevent information spillage.
• Lead investigations into data spills and security compromises, draft AARs for leadership actions.
• Develop and maintain physical security procedures, visitor control, and security education across facilities.

Skills

Security clearance knowledge

DoD/industrial security

Security program familiarity

Education

High School diploma

Tools

DISS system navigation

Job description

Overview

AMERICAN SYSTEMS is an employee-owned federal government contractor supporting national priority programs through our strategic solutions in the areas of Information Technology, Test & Evaluation, Program Mission Support, Engineering & Analysis, and Training.

Responsibilities

As aSecurity Specialistwith AMERICAN SYSTEMS you will have the opportunity to do the following:

• Verify user personnel security clearances and eligibility via the Defense Information System for Security (DISS) to authorize and issue physical and digital assets, courier authorization letters, and courier badges.

• Manage, account for, and control all accountable collateral and TS/SCI material within the command, maintaining strict 100% accountability for over 675 classified assets within the Marine Corps Warfighting Laboratory (MCWL).

• Coordinate the execution of comprehensive classified material inventories, ensuring proper handling, receipt, dispatch, reproduction, and secure storage.

• Enforce policies, procedures, and directives for the safeguarding and protection of classified information and sensitive technical data.

• Ensure Sensitive Compartmented Information Facilities (SCIFs) maintain full compliance with ICD-705 standards, conducting routine and formal inspections on behalf of the Special Security Officer (SSO).

• Oversee all GSA-approved security containers, ensuring containers are properly documented and maintained using Standard Form 700 (SF-700), assisting command departments with combination changes, and performing recurring container inventories.

• Identify operational conflicts and security vulnerabilities, providing timely feedback and safeguards to mitigate information spillage.

• Lead inquiries and formal investigations into classified data spills and security compromises, authoring comprehensive After-Action Reports (AARs) to provide senior leadership with actionable mitigation strategies and corrective actions.

• Develop, administer, and maintain physical security procedures, visitor control operations, and security education briefings across supported facilities.

Qualifications

• High School diploma
• 5 years of relevant security related experience.
• Active TS clearance with SCI eligibility is a must.
• Knowledge of DoD, DOE, or other industrial security programs.

Pay Transparency Statement

AMERICAN SYSTEMS is committed to pay transparency for our applicants and employee-owners. The salary range for this position is USD $80,000.00/Yr. - USD $95,000/Yr. Actual compensation will be determined based on several factors permitted by law. AMERICAN SYSTEMS provides for the welfare of its employees and their dependents through a comprehensive benefits program by offering healthcare benefits, paid leave, retirement plans, insurance programs, and education and training assistance.

EEO Statement

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