Security Assistant

mcbrideconsulting; Lincoln (MA); On-site; USD 75,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k)

Dental insurance

Health insurance

Life insurance

Paid time off

Professional development assistance

Referral program

Vision insurance

Job summary

McBride Consulting is seeking a Security Assistant to support the AFLCMC/ ESG at Hanscom AFB in Bedford, MA. The role involves safeguarding collateral and SCI programs, developing security plans, and ensuring proper markings, classifications, and distribution controls throughout the acquisition lifecycle.

Key duties include advising on security policies, processing security documentation, maintaining security clearances, and coordinating with IP leads and program stakeholders.

Qualifications

• U.S. citizenship required.
• Secret clearance or ability to obtain one.
• Min 3 years in the relevant DoD/technical discipline.
• Understanding of counterintelligence threats and trends.
• Familiarity with DoD/AF directives and security manuals.
• Ability to work with diverse DoD personnel and partners.
• Willingness to travel within the area of responsibility.

Responsibilities

• Provide technical security advice and support for collateral and SCI programs.
• Maintain relationships with IP leads, PMs, contracting officers, and stakeholders.
• Develop and write OPSEC, transition, emergency action, and transportation plans.
• Review program docs for public release; ensure CUI markings and distribution statements.

Skills

Security awareness

Counterintelligence awareness

DoD policies familiarity

Classification guidance

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in a related field

Job description

Overview

McBride Consulting has an exciting opportunity for a Security Assistant providing support to the Air Force Life Cycle Management Center‑Ground Base Air Defense Sensor division (AFLCMC/ESG). This is a full‑time position located at Hanscom Air Force Base in Bedford, Massachusetts.

Responsibilities

• Provide technical security advice and support for collateral programs and, when required, SCI programs.
• Maintain strong working relationships with IP leads, program managers, contracting officers, and other stakeholders to ensure consistent protection integration throughout the acquisition and sustainment lifecycle.
• Develop and write OPSEC plans, transition plans, emergency action plans, transportation plans, and other required security documents.
• Review program documents for public release, ensuring proper CUI markings, classifications, and distribution statements, and provide accurate feedback to IP leads.
• Provide classification guidance and support for collateral and SCI programs as needed.
• Advise personnel on counterintelligence threats and trends.
• Assist in developing Security Classification Guides, Program Protection Plans, SOPs, DD Form 254s, and other key acquisition/security documents.
• Conduct classification reviews of inbound and outbound correspondence.
• Prepare, process, ship, receive, and distribute classified mail under an accountable mailing program.
• Prepare classified packages, courier forms, and maintain associated receipt records.
• Perform destruction of classified materials and CUI.
• Provide reproduction support for classified materials in paper and electronic formats.
• Review, track, and monitor security clearances in DISS to ensure personnel are properly accounted for and meet personnel security standards.
• Ensure personnel security clearances and access requirements are current; identify missing SF-312/NDAs and alert IP leads.
• Prepare, process, and review Visitor Access Requests (VARs) for accuracy and eligibility; ensure timely visit certifications.
• Research, process, file, and maintain inbound and outbound VAR notices.
• Input foreign visits and contacts into DISS upon receiving self-reports.
• Assist IP Security Offices with initiating e-QIP/SF-86s and performing military/government civilian fingerprinting.
• Support inspection preparations, including artifact creation for MICT or other inspection systems.
• Conduct entry/exit inspections and support random anti‑terrorism measures as directed.
• Assist with facility access control, including visitor escorting, badge creation, issuance, and tracking.
• Perform data entry in security system databases.
• Follow and enforce Government SOPs and Operating Instructions.
• Serve as Communications Security Responsible Officer or Secure Voice Responsible Officer when assigned.
• Serve as alternate equipment custodian as required.
• Provide security support to CAPs and SWAs, including access control, end‑of‑day checks, container combination changes, and maintenance reporting.
• Support monitoring and projects for secure spaces and operate secure VTC systems.
• Assist with alarm operations, including setting, testing, coordinating maintenance, and updating alarm response materials.
• Support classified meetings and all related security requirements.
• Contribute to security awareness and education programs by creating or updating presentations, brochures, and posters, and delivering briefings as needed.
• Perform miscellaneous administrative support as assigned by the contractor site lead or IP lead.

Required Qualifications

• U.S. citizenship.
• Secret clearance, or the ability to acquire and maintain a Secret clearance.
• Minimum of three years of experience in the relevant technical or professional discipline, with at least three of those years in the DoD.
• Understanding of counterintelligence threats and trends.
• Familiarity with security policy/manuals and the appropriate DoD and Air Force directives, manuals, and instructions.
• Basic knowledge of the DD Form 254 and how it is incorporated in the Air Force acquisition process.
• Ability to work in a dynamic environment and effectively interact with numerous DoD, military/civilian personnel, and industry partners.
• Demonstrated maturity and ability to handle sensitive information regarding acquisition programs, exercises, personal matters of a potential derogatory nature, or military activities with discretion and sound judgment.
• Ability to accurately convey information both in written and verbal format.
• Willingness to travel within the organization’s direct area of responsibility.
• Willingness to adapt to a contingency schedule if required by the unit in unusual cases of emergency or critical mission support.
• Ability to identify classified documents/information and know proper safeguarding.
• Requirement to complete all required security training in accordance with DoD and Air Force regulations for those filling the role of security assistant.

Preferred Qualifications

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in a related field.
• Understanding of cloud-based classified systems and connections.

Benefits

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Professional development assistance
• Referral program
• Vision insurance

Location

Hanscom Air Force Base, Bedford, Massachusetts