Security Assistant 2

The Charles Stark Draper Laboratory, Inc.; Massachusetts; On-site; USD 33,000 - 56,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Workplace flexibility

Employee clubs

Health workshops

Off-site events & museum discounts

Job summary

The Charles Stark Draper Laboratory, Inc. in Cambridge, MA seeks a Security Assistant 2 to support Personnel Security operations. The role involves processing badging, coordinating security briefings, and assisting with classified visits, under the PERSEC team guidance.

Applicants should have a security-focused background, a degree in security or related field, and ability to maintain compliance in a high-security environment. Top Secret clearance capability is preferred.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Security, Criminal Justice, or related field preferred.
• 6+ months to 1 year of relevant experience in industrial security, personnel security, or visitor management is required.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate day-to-day operations of Draper’s Personnel Security for contractors and consultants, including all badging actions.
• Manage new hire and termination processes, including security briefings, badging and data entry.
• Responsible for all badging actions, paperwork, 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 day-to-day operations of Personnel Security for employees, contractors and consultants, including security briefings and related tasks.
• Complete incoming and outgoing classified visits in DISS or successor system with accuracy.
• Assist, collect, and review personal documents to establish identity and employment verification.
• Provide backup coverage for security receptionist: visitor check-in, badge issuance, documentation on file, questions, and visitor records using VMS.

Skills

MS Excel

PowerPoint

Word

Interpersonal skills

Customer service

Service orientation

Self-starter

Attention to detail

Written & verbal communication

NISPOM knowledge

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. For more information about Draper, visit www.draper.com.

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.

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.
• Provide 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.

Security Clearance

Applicants selected for this position may be required to obtain and maintain a government security clearance. Current in‑scope Secret security clearance is required with the ability to obtain and maintain a Top Secret security clearance.

Job Location

City: Cambridge
State: Massachusetts
Postal Code: 02139-3563

Salary

The US base salary range for this full‑time position is $24.00 - $40.80. Our salary ranges are determined by role, level, and location. The range displayed on each job posting reflects the minimum and maximum target salaries for the position across all US locations. Within the range, individual pay is determined by work location and additional factors, including job‑related skills, experience, and relevant education or training. Union ranges will be in compliance with the collective bargaining agreement’s approved rates by location and role. Please note that the compensation details listed in US role postings reflect the base salary only, and does not include bonuses or benefits.

Benefits

• 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

EEO Statement

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, activities. To request reasonable accommodation, please contact [e-mail].

We are in the business of redefining what is possible. Join our inclusive, multidisciplinary team to engineer the groundbreaking solutions of tomorrow. Explore life at Draper with our unique culture and benefits at draper.com.