Security Assistant, Principal - TS

DCS Corporation; Ogden (UT); On-site; USD 100,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

DCS Corporation is seeking a Principal Security Assistant to support the Aerospace Dominance Enabler Division at Hill AFB, Ogden, Utah. In this role, you will provide expert-level support to Department of Defense programs, ensuring compliance with security regulations and contributing to mission success.

Candidates must have a Bachelor's Degree in a related field, U.S. citizenship, and be able to maintain a Top-Secret Clearance, along with significant experience in the DoD. This role requires expertise in security operations, including personnel and information security management.

Qualifications

• 25 years of experience in the respective technical/professional discipline, or 30 years in related experience.
• 15 years of experience must be in the DoD, or 20 years directly related to the field.
• Must complete all required security training in accordance with DoD and Air Force regulations.

Responsibilities

• Provide expert-level support to DoD programs and assist government leadership.
• Administer and maintain security programs including personnel and information security.
• Conduct security inspections, self-assessments, and compliance reviews.

Skills

Top-Secret Clearance

Counterintelligence knowledge

DoD security policy familiarity

SCIF operations experience

Education

Bachelor's Degree in a related field

Tools

DISS

Job description

DCS has an exciting opportunity for a Principal Security Assistant to support the Aerospace Dominance Enabler Division (AFLCMC/ESDI) at Hill AFB, Ogden, Utah. The ADE Division provides acquisition, sustainment, and technical expertise to support numerous Air Force systems, including Electronic Warfare, Command and Control Systems, Advanced Radar Threat Systems, Air Combat Training and Aircrew Readiness, and many others across the USAF and joint service environments.

Essential Job Functions:

In this Advisory and Assistance Services (A&AS) role, you will provide expert-level support to Department of Defense (DoD) programs by assisting government leadership with decision-making, planning, and execution throughout the acquisition lifecycle. You will apply your technical and/or professional expertise to ensure compliance with applicable policies and regulations, contribute to mission success, and help deliver critical capabilities to the warfighter.

Provide Security Assistant support under the direction of Government Security Managers and Security Administrators.

Support collateral and Sensitive Compartmented Information (SCI) security programs.

Assist the Air Force Cognizant Security Authority (CSA) in execution of security oversight responsibilities.

Administer and maintain security programs involving information security, personnel security, operations security (OPSEC), industrial security, communications security (COMSEC), acquisition security, physical security, and anti-terrorism/force protection.

Develop, review, and maintain Security Classification Guides (SCGs), Security Operating Procedures (SOPs), and related security documentation.

Support Program Protection Plan (PPP) development and implementation activities.

Assist with DD Form 254 preparation, review, coordination, and security requirements administration.

Process and manage personnel security actions utilizing DISS and other government security systems.

Conduct security inspections, self-assessments, compliance reviews, and audit preparation activities.

Support SCIF, CAP, and secure facility operations, including access control, visitor management, and safeguarding classified information.

Identify, investigate, and report security incidents, violations, and vulnerabilities.

Provide security training, awareness briefings, and guidance to government and contractor personnel.

Support anti-terrorism and force protection requirements as directed.

Coordinate with military personnel, government civilians, contractors, and external security organizations to ensure mission success.

Required Skills:

Due to the sensitivity of the customer, U.S. citizenship is required.

Must have and be able to maintain a Top-Secret Clearance.

Bachelor's Degree in a related field and 25 years of experience in the respective technical/professional discipline being performed, 15 years of which must be in the DoD, or 30 years of directly related experience, 20 years of which must be in the DoD.

Understanding of counterintelligence threats and trends.

Familiarity with DoD and Air Force security policies, manuals, directives, and instructions.

Experience with DISS, SCIF operations, and DD Form 254 processes.

Must be willing to travel within organizations direct area of responsibility.

Must be willing to adapt to contingency schedule if required by unit in unusual cases of emergency or critical mission support need.

Must be able to identify classified documents/information and know proper safeguarding.

Must complete all required security training in accordance with DoD and Air Force regulations for those filling the role of security assistant.

SCIF Access Control & Management.

DISS System Proficiency.

DoD & Air Force Security Policy Compliance.

Secure Video Teleconferencing (SVTC) Operations.

Classified Information Safeguarding.