Security Administrative Specialist (Active Secret Clearance)

Aston Carter; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 40,000 - 44,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental & vision

401(k) Retirement Plan

Life Insurance

Short and long-term disability

HSA

Transportation benefits

Employee Assistance Program

PTO / Vacation

Job summary

Aston Carter in Washington, DC is seeking a Contract-to-Hire Facilities Security role focusing on access control, badge management, and supporting the Facility Security Officer in a structured security program.

You will handle classified deliveries, coordinate visits, manage training records, and provide general admin support to teams working in secure areas. On-site schedule is Monday–Friday with competitive hourly pay and benefits.

Qualifications

• Active Secret clearance required and maintained.
• Experience providing admin support in a structured, process-driven environment.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office; Excel for tracking; Outlook for scheduling.
• Strong attention to detail in documentation and data entry.
• Experience with filing, record maintenance, and audits.
• Ability to handle sensitive and classified information per policies.
• Strong organizational skills to manage multiple tasks.
• Professional written and verbal communication.
• Reliability in opening, securing and monitoring restricted areas.

Responsibilities

• Escort authorized individuals to restricted areas and enforce access control procedures.
• Set up, issue, track, and reconcile badges with required documentation and records.
• Open and secure restricted areas at start and end of the day per security protocols.
• Support the Facility Security Officer with daily administration of the security program and records.
• Coordinate and support restricted-area operations, monitoring procedures and supplies.
• Coordinate and support classified visits and meetings, verifying authorizations and preparing materials.
• Process incoming/outgoing classified deliveries and maintain accountability records.
• Coordinate security training, track completion, and assist with inspections and assessments.
• Provide general admin support to personnel in restricted areas and maintain supplies.

Skills

Secret clearance

Admin support

MS Office

Excel

Detail oriented

Records management

Classified handling

Org skills

Communication skills

Reliability

Tools

Microsoft Office

Excel

Outlook

Job description

Aston Carter in Washington, DC is seeking a Contract-to-Hire Facilities Security role focusing on access control, badge management, and supporting the Facility Security Officer in a structured security program.

You will handle classified deliveries, coordinate visits, manage training records, and provide general admin support to teams working in secure areas. On-site schedule is Monday–Friday with competitive hourly pay and benefits.