Common Access Card Issuing Official

People Technology And Processes; Arlington (VA); On-site; USD 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

People Technology And Processes is seeking a Common Access Card Issuing Official in Arlington, VA. This full-time role involves generating ID cards, verifying eligibility, and ensuring data integrity.

Qualified candidates should have an Associate's degree or a High School Diploma with relevant experience. Knowledge of DEERS and RAPIDS is essential for this position, which offers an opportunity to work with security credential management.

Qualifications

• Associate's degree and 1 year experience or High School Diploma and 3 years experience as a security specialist.
• Knowledge of DISS or other automated database systems.
• Familiarity with DEERS and RAPIDS systems.

Responsibilities

• Generate CACs and ID Cards using RAPIDS.
• Verify identity and eligibility of card recipients.
• Ensure DEERS/RAPIDS equipment readiness.
• Provide training on ID card procedures.

Skills

Credential Management

Data Integrity Verification

Customer Service

Training

Education

Associate's degree or High School Diploma/GED

Tools

DEERS

RAPIDS

DISS

Job description

Overview

Job Location: Arlington, VA 22202

Position Type: Full Time

Position Title: Common Access Card Issuing Official

Location: Arlington, Virginia

Clearance required: SECRET

Responsibilities

• Credential & Identity Management Operations: Generate Common Access Cards (CACs) and other Uniformed Services ID Cards for all eligible personnel populations. This includes using the RAPIDS workstation to issue cards, ensuring recipients complete the DD Form 2841, creating DD Form 1172 for qualified dependents, and verifying eligibility for special categories such as former spouses.
• Data Integrity & Eligibility Verification: Serve as a Local Registration Authority (LRA), responsible for verifying the identity and eligibility of all card recipients in accordance with governing directives. They will also ensure DEERS data integrity by accurately adding or removing dependents based on the presentation of proper documentation.
• DEERS/RAPIDS System & Equipment Readiness: Ensure all DEERS/RAPIDS workstation equipment is functional, performing minor authorized repairs as needed. They will serve as the primary point of contact for the Defense Manpower Data Center (DMDC) to resolve all equipment malfunctions and complex database correction cases.
• Customer Service & Training: Serve as the primary subject matter expert on all rules and regulations regarding ID card procedures. They are also responsible for providing comprehensive training for any new employees or alternates assigned to the section.

Qualifications

• Associate's degree from an accredited institution and one (1) year of relevant experience as a security specialist OR a High School Diploma or GED Equivalent and three (3) years of functional experience as a security specialist.
• Functional knowledge of (1) Defense Information System for Security (DISS) or (2) other automated database systems.
• Functional knowledge of Defense Enrollment Eligibility Reporting System (DEERS) and Real-time Automated Personnel Identification System (RAPIDS).