Lead Security Support Specialist

K2 Group, Inc.; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical/Dental/Vision Insurance

401(k) & ROTH 401(k) plans

Profit Sharing Plan

Tuition Reimbursement

Paid Time-Off

Job summary

K2 Group, Inc. is seeking a Lead Security Support Specialist to support the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) in Washington, DC. The role involves developing security standard operating procedures, maintaining the OPSEC program, and providing security briefings for staff. Candidates must have an Active Top Secret Clearance and at least three years of experience in adjudication, with a focus on investigative requirements and security determinations. The position offers comprehensive benefits including health insurance, 401(k) plans, profit sharing, and paid time off.

Qualifications

• Minimum three years specialized experience in adjudication.
• In-depth knowledge of investigative requirements for performance and adjudication of BIs.
• Experience in reviewing and evaluating Reports of Investigations (ROIs).

Responsibilities

• Support development and drafting of CWMD security standard operating procedures.
• Maintain the CWMD OPSEC program.
• Provide security briefings/orientation for all staff.
• Coordinate with DHS Physical Security Section for security hardware.
• Manage the GSA approved container lifecycle.

Skills

Active Top Secret Clearance

Investigative requirements knowledge

Security and suitability determinations

Document control and accountability

Job description

*This is a contingent opportunity Lead Security Support Specialist

K2 Group is searching for a Lead Security Support Specialist to support the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) Countering Weapons of Mass Destruction (CWMD) directioriate.

Duties

• Support development and drafting of CWMD security standard operating procedures (SOPs) including:
  • SCI development and operations
  • Collateral development and operations
  • Provide document control and accountability of classified information
  • Track security files
• Maintain the CWMD OPSEC program.
• Provide security briefings/orientation for all staff including Senior Staff and incoming employees
• Coordinate with DHS Physical Security Section for installation and maintenance security hardware
• Manage the GSA approved container lifecycle (safes).
• Submit visit authorization requests letters (collateral) to other agencies/companies for CWMD employees
• Coordinate and conduct program-wide assessments of collateral programs relative to Industrial Security requirements
• Provide guidance as necessary on how to process contractors for Facility Security Clearances
• Assist the technical staff on preparing a DD 254 and coordinate with the Industrial Security Program Branch for the issuance of DD 254s as required
• Assist the CWMD staff in developing and updating a Security Classification Guide

Requirements

• Active Top Secret Clearance
• Must have at least three (3) years specialized experience in adjudication to include:
  • in-depth knowledge of investigative requirements for the performance and adjudication of BIs
  • Reviewing and evaluating Reports of Investigations(ROIs) on applicant's, contractors, and employees
  • making security and suitability determinations
  • preparing written evaluations and statements of issues

Benefits

K2 Group’s benefit offerings include: Medical/Dental/Vision Insurance; FSA Medical & FSA Dependent Care; Pre-tax 401(k) & ROTH 401(k) plans; Profit Sharing Plan; Life & Accidental Death Insurance; Short Term/ Long Term Disability; Voluntary Group Life Insurance option; Tuition Reimbursement; Job-related Course Reimbursement; Holiday Pay; and Paid Time-Off.