Security Assistant 2

Draper Labs; Cambridge (MA); On-site; USD 70,145,000 - 116,909,000; Full time

Job summary

Draper in Cambridge, Massachusetts, is seeking a Security Assistant 2 to support contractor and employee security activities, including badging, briefings, and visitor management, with emphasis on accuracy and policy compliance.

The role requires experience with CBI, DISS, SIMS, and a TS clearance pathway; it offers growth in a mission-driven environment and opportunities to collaborate across security teams while maintaining high standards of service and confidentiality.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Security, Criminal Justice, or related field is preferred.
• 6+ months to a year of relevant experience in industrial security, personnel security, or visitor management is required.
• Current in-scope Secret security clearance with ability to obtain Top Secret clearance.
• Proficient with MS Excel, PowerPoint, and Word.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate the day-to-day operations of Draper's Personnel Security function for contractors and consultants to include all badging actions.
• Manage the new hire and termination processes to include security briefings, badging and data entry.
• Responsible for all badging actions to include: executing required paperwork, taking badge photos, printing and programming badges.
• Review and ensure compliance of the Background Investigation program for all contractors. Monitor expiring contracts and notify contractors of renewals, terminations and badge requests.
• Assist with the day-to-day operations of Draper's Personnel Security function for employees, contractors and consultants to include security briefings, badging actions and other related tasks.
• Complete and perform incoming and outgoing classified visits in DISS or successor system while maintaining accuracy.
• Assist, collect, and review personal documents to establish identity and employment verification.
• Provides daily back-up coverage for security receptionist to include: daily visitor check-in, badge issuance, verify acceptable documentation is on file, answer general visitor questions, and maintain visitor records of arrival and departure using security databases and the visitor management system (VMS).

Skills

MS Excel

PowerPoint

Word

Customer service

Interpersonal skills

Attention to detail

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in Security, Criminal Justice, or related field

Tools

DSX

DISS/NBIS

SIMs

NISS

SWFT

Job description

Overview

Draper is an independent, nonprofit research and development company headquartered in Cambridge, MA. The 2,000+ employees of Draper tackle important national challenges with a promise of delivering successful and usable solutions. From military defense and space exploration to biomedical engineering, lives often depend on the solutions we provide. Our multidisciplinary teams of engineers and scientists work in a collaborative environment that inspires the cross-fertilization of ideas necessary for true innovation.

Job Description Summary

The Security Assistant 2 position requires in-depth knowledge of the Commercial Background Investigation (CBI) process, Defense Information Security System (DISS), and Security Information Management System (SIMS) database where accuracy and attention to detail is required. Additional daily functions include contractor badging, coordinating and executing security briefings, processing incoming and outgoing classified visits and assisting the Personnel Security (PERSEC) team with processing clearance applications. Assists with highly visible Visitor Service Center administration to include access control, badging and ensuring security policies. Serves as the back-up for the security receptionist and demonstrates exceptional customer service and professionalism.

Job Description

Duties/Responsibilities

• Coordinate the day-to-day operations of Draper's Personnel Security function for contractors and consultants to include all badging actions.

• Manage the new hire and termination processes to include security briefings, badging and data entry.

• Responsible for all badging actions to include: executing required paperwork, taking badge photos, printing and programming badges.

• Review and ensure compliance of the Background Investigation program for all contractors. Monitor expiring contracts and notify contractors of renewals, terminations and badge requests.

• Assist with the day-to-day operations of Draper's Personnel Security function for employees, contractors and consultants to include security briefings, badging actions and other related tasks.

• Complete and perform incoming and outgoing classified visits in DISS or successor system while maintaining accuracy.

• Assist, collect, and review personal documents to establish identity and employment verification.

• Provides daily back-up coverage for security receptionist to include: daily visitor check-in, badge issuance, verify acceptable documentation is on file, answer general visitor questions, and maintain visitor records of arrival and departure using security databases and the visitor management system (VMS).

Skills/Abilities

• Proficient with MS Excel, PowerPoint, and Word.

• Strong interpersonal and customer service skills.

• Ability to be service oriented with the ability to work under pressure.

• A Self-starter, and work well with all levels of management and staff.

• Organized with attention to detail.

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

• Some knowledge of business software such as DSX, DISS/NBIS, SIMs, NISS, and SWFT.

• Some knowledge of government policies such as 32 CFR Part 117 NISPOM.

Education

• Bachelor's degree in Security, Criminal Justice, or related field is preferred.

Experience

• 6+ months to a year of relevant experience in industrial security, personnel security, or visitor management is required.

Additional Job Description

• Current in scope Secret security clearance is required with the ability to obtain and maintain a Top Secret security clearance.

Job Location

Cambridge, Massachusetts 02139-3563

The US base salary range for this full-time position is $24.00 - $40.80

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Our work is very important to us, but so is our life outside of work. Draper supports many programs to improve work-life balance including workplace flexibility, employee clubs ranging from photography to yoga, health and finance workshops, off site social events and discounts to local museums and cultural activities.

Draper is committed to creating an inclusive environment. We understand the value of inclusivity and its impact on a high-performance culture. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, disability, age, sexual orientation, national origin, veteran status, or genetic information. Draper is committed to providing access, equal opportunity, and reasonable accommodation for individuals with disabilities in employment, its services, programs, and activities. To request reasonable accommodation, please contact [e-mail].