Security Assistant, Principal - TS

DCS Corp; Utah; On-site; USD 95,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

DCS Corp is seeking a Principal Security Assistant to support the ADE Division (AFLCMC/ESDI) at Hill AFB in Ogden, Utah. You will provide expert-level security advisory services across the DoD acquisition lifecycle, ensuring compliance with security policies and protecting classified information.

Responsibilities include supporting collateral and SCI security programs, administering security operations, and coordinating with government and contractor personnel to safeguard assets and data.

Qualifications

• U.S. citizenship is required.
• Must have and 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.

Responsibilities

• Provide expert-level DoD advisory support to programs throughout the acquisition lifecycle.
• Apply security expertise to ensure compliance with policies and regulations.
• Support DoD program security leadership and oversight.
• Administer and maintain security programs across information, personnel, OPSEC, industrial, and physical security.
• Develop and maintain SCGs, SOPs, and related security documentation.
• Assist with DD Form 254 preparation and coordination.
• Conduct security inspections and audit preparation activities.
• Coordinate with military personnel and contractors to ensure mission success.

Skills

US citizenship

Top-Secret clearance

25+ years DoD experience

Counterintelligence awareness

DoD/AF security policy knowledge

Security training compliance

Willingness to travel

Contingency scheduling adaptability

Classified information safeguarding

SCIF access control

DD Form 254 process knowledge

SVTC operations

DISS proficiency

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in related field

Tools

DISS

Job description

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.