Security Operations Assistant (Facilities & Compliance)

ARA; Santa Barbara (CA); On-site; USD 75,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Applied Research Associates, Inc. is seeking a highly motivated Assistant Facilities Security Officer (AFSO) to support DoD programs in Santa Barbara, CA.

The right candidate will have prior FSO/AFSO experience and an active Secret clearance with the ability to obtain Top Secret clearance. Responsibilities include in-processing, DISS VAR submissions, investigations status checks, inspections, document control, trainings, and COMSEC administration.

Qualifications

• Active DoD Secret clearance required; ability to obtain Top Secret.
• High school diploma with 6–8 years related experience or Bachelor's with 0–2 years.
• Experience with federal/government agencies or defense contractors.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite.
• Ability to work independently and multi-task.
• Professional communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Assist with security in-processing for new employees including orientation and clearance submissions.
• Submit visit access requests (VARs) using Defense Information Systems for Security (DISS).
• Assist with status checks on investigations and reinvestigation dates; relay information to employees.
• Assist FSO with security self-inspections, physical security surveys, and threat/vulnerability assessments.
• Assist the FSO with document control, inventory, and safeguarding of documents.
• Assist the FSO with conducting and presenting security trainings to staff.
• Security Education: track and ensure trainings are current.
• COMSEC: administer COMSEC account including single secure phone.

Skills

Communication skills

Independent worker

Multi-tasking

Professional demeanor

Education

High school diploma

Bachelor's degree

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

DISS

NBIS

DD254s

Access Commander

Job description

Applied Research Associates, Inc. is seeking a highly motivated Assistant Facilities Security Officer (AFSO) to support DoD programs in Santa Barbara, CA.

The right candidate will have prior FSO/AFSO experience and an active Secret clearance with the ability to obtain Top Secret clearance. Responsibilities include in-processing, DISS VAR submissions, investigations status checks, inspections, document control, trainings, and COMSEC administration.