Security Analyst – CPE Ground

JANUS Research Group; Fort Belvoir (VA); On-site; USD 75,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

Great Place to Work certification

Employee awards

Job summary

JANUS Research Group is seeking a Security Analyst for the CPE Ground Program at Fort Belvoir, VA on site. An active Secret clearance is required.

The role spans multi-disciplinary security tracks, workforce compliance, PERSEC, INDUSEC, OPSEC, and program protection metrics, delivering data-driven reporting to leadership.

You will work within DoD security programs, use systems like DISS, PSIP, APACS, ICAM and AESIP, and coordinate investigations, training, and foreign travel vetting.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university.
• Minimum 5 years of progressive DoD security program experience.
• Expertise with DoD security frameworks and OPSEC metrics.
• Strong knowledge of ICAM, AESIP, and DISS systems.

Responsibilities

• Maintain security operations metrics and prepare briefings.
• Manage PERSEC, INDUSEC, and OPSEC security tracks on site.
• Coordinate personnel security investigations and background checks (PSIP, DD2875, APACS).

Skills

Security Operations

Metrics Tracking

DoD Security Programs

Program Protection

PSIP

DISS

ICAM

AESIP

OPSEC

Education

Bachelor's Degree

Tools

DISS

PSIP

APACS

ICAM

AESIP

Job description

POSITION DESCRIPTION

Candidates must have an active Secret clearance and verify before applying that you meet the minimum requirements of the position. Position Title Security Analyst Supporting CPE Ground Program CPE Ground Systems Engineering and Technical Assistance SETA Customer Department of War Department of the Army Location Fort Belvoir VA 100 On site Clearance Requirement Active Secret Security Clearance Contract Period of Performance Good through January 2031 Salary Range 75K 85K Annual; commensurate with EducationExperience

POSITION SUMMARY

The Security Specialist IV provides high level technical expertise and analytical support for Department of Defense DoD security programs and program protection operations Based on site at Fort Belvoir VA the specialist independently manages multi disciplinary security tracks across physical personnel PERSEC industrial INDUSEC and operations security OPSECAnti Terrorism domains This role is responsible for processing workforce compliance pipelines navigating specialized defense tracking networks and delivering data driven metrics to senior leadership within the Acquisition and Enterprise Support Directorate

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

1 Core Security Operations & Metrics Tracking Maintenance and daily oversight of the Security Office Actions Tracker capturing data on verification requests Visit Authorization Requests VAR personnel actions foreign travel compliance and incoming taskersCompiles structures and presents daily and monthly security metrics to produce the weekly Security Office Actions briefings used during the Acquisition and Enterprise Support Directorate synchronization meetingsAuthor review and apply analytical research methods to develop comprehensive program protection documentation policies and standard operating procedures SOP2 Personnel & Industrial Security Management PERSEC INDUSEC Orchestrates personal security clearance tracks using the Personnel Security Investigation Portal PSIP including initiating Form Updates managing Tier 3 T3 initial background investigations and tracking personnel compliance timelinesCoordinates and schedules biometricfingerprinting requirements for newly onboarded or upgrading total force personnel requiring active background vettingValidates creates and submits Visit Authorization Requests VAR directly within the Defense Information System for Security DISSAudits processes and tracks access provisioning requests via DD Form 2875 System Access requests utilizing automated frameworks like Identity Credential and Access Management ICAM and the Army Enterprise Systems Integration Program AESIPManages facility access control pipelines including reviewing and completing RTI39 Compound Badge Requests for on site personnel3 Foreign Travel Vetting & Compliance Pre screens validates and cross references clearance levels mandatory foreign clearance training country specific hazard maps and visa requirements for personnel deploying on personal or official foreign travelOperates the Aircraft Personnel Automated Clearance System APACS to secure organizational approval for international transitNavigates DISS network criteria to upload report and maintain records for required foreign travel categories; conducts formal security debriefs and records completed travel closure statements in DISS upon returnMaintained total program compliance by reviewing and updating the Derivative Classification Training Certificate tracker in strict accordance with USDI Policy Memorandums

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS

Education & Experience Education Bachelors Degree from an accredited college or universityExperience Baseline Minimum of 5 years of progressive experience managing multi disciplinary DoD security programs program protection or military intelligence environmentsTechnical Vetting Tools & Systems Vetting & Security Systems Full operational proficiency within DISS PSIP and APACSAccess Management Hands on experience Routing DD2875 packets through digital channels ICAM and AESIP systemsSecurity Frameworks Foundational knowledge of DoD Directive 520001 DoD Information Security Program NISPOM Derivative Classification parameters and OPSEC metricsCommunication Proven ability to respond to ad hoc security inquiries in a high tempo environment provide clear policy guidance and manage cross functional taskers

BENEFITS & REWARDS

JANUS strives to provide opportunities for career growth through training and development We also offer an attractive comprehensive benefit package to include health and welfare plans and financial products As part of a total rewards program employees can benefit from our referral bonus program and other various employee awards JANUS Research Group takes pride in our benefit package and rewards program which has earned us the certification of a Great Place to Work

JANUS Research Group provides reasonable accommodation so that qualified applicants with a disability may participate in the selection process

JANUS Research Group participates in the Electronic Employment Verification Program

JANUS Research Group is an equal opportunity affirmative action employer It is company policy to provide equal opportunity in all areas of employment practice without regard to race color religion sex sexual orientation national origin age marital status veteran status citizenship or disability This contractor and subcontractor shall abide by the requirements of 41 CFR 60 14a 60 3005a and 60 7415a These regulations prohibit discrimination against qualified individuals based on their status as protected veterans or individuals with disabilities and prohibit discrimination against all individuals based on their race color religion sex or national origin Moreover these regulations require that covered prime contractors and subcontractors take affirmative action to employ and advance in employment qualified individuals without regard to race color religion sex national origin protected veteran status or disability