Security Assistant

Tatitlek Federal Services, Inc (TFSI); Arlington (VA); On-site; USD 34,095 - 48,560; Full time

Job summary

Tatitlek Federal Services, Inc (TFSI) is seeking a Security Assistant in Arlington, Virginia. The role involves assisting with security administration duties to safeguard classified information and providing administrative support to the Branch Chief.

Ideal candidates are U.S. citizens with a high school diploma or equivalent and one year of specialized administrative experience. Proficiency in Microsoft applications and database management is also essential. This position offers a pay rate of $30.09 per hour.

Qualifications

• U.S. Citizenship required.
• One year of specialized administrative experience in office management and database administration.
• Preferred: Department of State experience.

Responsibilities

• Assist with security administration duties to protect classified information.
• Provide administrative support for the Branch Chief.
• Coordinate with personnel in office policies and procedures.

Skills

Administrative support

Database management

Proficient in Microsoft Office

Office management

Communication skills

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

IMS

ServiceNow

Microsoft Word

Microsoft PowerPoint

Microsoft Excel

Job description

Security Assistant

Location: US-VA-Arlington

Job ID: 2026-2667

Category: Administrative/Clerical

Position Type: Regular Full-Time

FLSA Status: Exempt

Overview

Job specifications are intended to present a descriptive list of the range of duties performed by employees. Specifications are not intended to reflect all duties performed within the job.

SUMMARY

The Security Assistant will assist the assigned Government Division Chief and assigned team leader with various security administration duties to ensure the protection of classified national security information and Sensitive but Unclassified information within DOS facilities worldwide.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Provides support to the Department of State's programs established to protect classified national security information at all classification levels and in accordance with applied handling caveats within the Department and that which may be entrusted to private industry.
• Provides administrative support for the Branch Chief for general administration, department reports, rosters, action tracking, and special projects.
• Interfaces with various levels of personnel in the Division on office policies, personnel matters, and procedures related to the day‑to‑day operations of the Division.
• Drafts correspondence and develops and maintains databases for statistical analysis.
• Prepares office files using various office platforms such as IMS, ServiceNow, etc. throughout the year and conducts annual reports.
• Works with Division security specialists to scan paper case files and enter relevant information onto and into various office data base platforms.
• Inputs and verifies accuracy of data from a wide variety of source documents such as security incident records and other narrative and statistical information and assists administratively in the processing of security incidents.
• Orders and maintains office supplies, office equipment, and property equipment inventories as assigned by the Division, placing calls for equipment repair requests and physical plant problems.
• Rapidly responds to and resolves any administrative problems and maintains office records.
• Participates in U.S. Marine security guard exercises to investigate proper safeguarding of classified information within the workplace.
• Clearly and effectively communicates within the Directorate.
• Works under direct supervision in the day‑to‑day performance of assigned program security support tasks and actions.
• Conducts assigned duties and responsibilities in accordance with agency policies and applicable security regulations.

EXPERIENCE, EDUCATION, AND LICENSURE

• U.S. Citizenship required.
• High school diploma or GED equivalent.
• One (1) year of specialized administrative experience in the following areas: Office management, suspense tracking, review of executive level correspondence, database administration, financial and project status tracking and reporting, monthly reporting, and maintenance of operating procedures.
• Each year of college can be substituted for one year of experience.
• Preferred: Department of State experience.
• Knowledge of and ability to follow database guidelines.
• Experience providing general administrative support to an office and maintaining various administrative reports.
• Experience using database software.
• Proficiency in Microsoft applications, including Word, PowerPoint, and Excel.

REASONABLE ACCOMMODATIONS

Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the following essential functions.

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES

No.

WORK ENVIRONMENT

A professional office in which typical office equipment and information technology is used.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

The physical demands described must be met by an employee to perform the essential functions of the job. The employee must be able to: see, hear, and speak; lift objects weighing up to 20 pounds; sit for extended time; and use a personal computer and typical peripheral devices.

TRAVEL

No.

WORK AUTHORIZATION / SECURITY CLEARANCE

DoD Secret or higher security clearance, or the ability to obtain and maintain a Secret clearance. U.S. Citizenship is required.

ADDITIONAL QUALIFYING FACTORS

Must have the ability to obtain and maintain a security clearance. In addition, a satisfactory background screening, negative drug test, positive references and proof of identity and legal authorization to work in the United States are required.

Equal Opportunity Employer

As an equal opportunity employer, The Tatitlek Corporation recognizes that our strength lies in our people. Discrimination and all unlawful harassment, including sexual harassment, in employment is not tolerated. We encourage success based on our individual merits and abilities without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, disability, marital status, citizenship status, military status, protected Veteran's status or employment.

Salary

$30.09/hour