Security Specialist

AECOM; Arlington (VA); On-site; USD 75,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

AECOM is seeking a Security Specialist in Arlington, VA, to support their DoD contract. This role involves managing a variety of security programs, ensuring compliance with classified information protocols, and providing vital support to government security staff. Candidates should have at least four years of experience in the security field and a TS/SCI clearance.

Qualifications

• Minimum 4 years experience in security functions.
• Knowledge of security policies for classified information.
• Experience in managing executive correspondence.

Responsibilities

• Assists in managing security programs for classified information.
• Develops and implements security policies and controls.
• Maintains security-related databases and prepares classified material for mailing.

Skills

Personnel Security

Information Security

Physical Security

Industrial Security

Operations Security

Education

High School Diploma

Bachelors Degree

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Job description

ManTech seeks a motivated, career and customer-oriented Security Specialist to support our DoD contract out of Arlington, VA.

The Security Specialist will provide assistance to the Government security staff in the execution of their collateral, SAP and SCI duties.

**Responsibilities include but are not limited to:**

+ Personnel, information, physical, industrial and operations security in support of collateral, special access program (SAP), sensitive compartmented information (SCI), Insider Threat (InT), security education training and awareness (SETA) and alternative compensatory control measures (ACCM) programs.

+ Assist with developing, implementing, managing, and monitoring policies, instructions, procedures, control systems, and methods to prevent compromise or loss of classified information or material.

+ Assist with physical security, surveys, and inspections.

+ Maintain security-related databases, such as DISS, to ensure the integrity of the applicable information.

+ Prepare classified material for mailing in accordance with applicable DoD regulations (i.e. markings, receipting, wrapping, tracking).

+ Review applications for security clearances for administrative completeness and submit applications as required.

+ Prepare incoming and outgoing visit authorization requests (VARs) for command personnel and visitors to include coordination of foreign national certifications with the Defense Intelligence Agency (DIA) and applicable Embassies.

+ Assist with security support to conferences (i.e. process VARs, verification of participant clearances, provide/transport classified information/materials, site surveys, on-site support, etc.).

**Minimum Qualifications:**

+ At least 4 years of experience in the security functional area.

+ At least 4 years of experience with the latest security policies, processes, and procedures including personnel, information, physical, industrial and operations security in support of collateral, special access program (SAP), sensitive compartmented information (SCI), Insider Threat (InT), security education training and awareness (SETA) and alternative compensatory control measures (ACCM) programs.

+ High School Diploma

**Preferred Qualifications:**

+ Bachelors Degree

+ Experience with the Office of Secretary of Defense (OSD), Joint Staff, or Service-level security experience.

+ Experience with handling classified correspondence and materials, knowledge of MicrosoftOffice suite tools, and experience in writing, editing, and managing executive correspondence.

+ Demonstrated subject matter knowledge of DoD, intelligence community, and national-level personnel security policies and procedures.

**Clearance Requirement** :

+ Must have an active TS/SCI clearance.

**Physical Requirements:**

+ Sedentary Work

ManTech International Corporation, as well as its subsidiaries proactively fulfills its role as an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.

If you are a qualified individual with a disability and require a reasonable accommodation to apply for a position with ManTech through its online applicant system, please email us at [e-mail] and provide your name and contact information.