Security Specialist II - Risk Assessment Specialist

ARMADA, Ltd.; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A security services company is hiring a Security Specialist II - Risk Assessment Specialist in Washington, DC. This full-time role requires managing the Position Description database, conducting Risk Designation assessments, and maintaining accurate contractor information. Applicants should have a minimum of 4 years in personnel security and possess a high school diploma or GED. Proficiency in MS Office is essential. Candidates must be eligible for Top Secret security clearance and pass background checks.

Qualifications

• Minimum of four (4) years of experience in personnel security.

Responsibilities

• Manage the Position Description (PD) database.
• Complete Risk Designation assessments.
• Maintain data of FCC contractor population and vendors.
• Assist in investigative forms identification and completion.
• Review and follow up on returned security forms.
• Issuing and maintaining FCC-issued credentials.
• Fingerprint individuals as necessary.
• Handle inquiries regarding security issues.
• Process classified documents according to established procedures.

Skills

Knowledge of Risk Designation and Position Sensitivity Classification

Proficient in MS Word and Excel

Interpersonal communication skills

Excellent customer service capabilities

General administrative management

Education

High school diploma or GED equivalent

Job description

Security Specialist II - Risk Assessment Specialist

Type: Full Time

Location: Washington, DC

Overtime Exempt: No

Reports To: ARMADA HQ

Security Clearance Required: Top Secret

Additional Conditions: CONTINGENT UPON AWARD***************

Duties & Responsibilities

• Security Specialist II - Risk Assessment Specialist will manage the Position Description (PD) database containing all FCC positions.
• Security Specialist II identify PDs and/or Employee/Contractor positions without Risk Designation assessments and complete those assessments.
• Security Specialist II - Risk Assessment Specialist compiles and maintains accurate data of FCC contractor population, contracting vendors, and FCC CORs to maintain accurate information in the personnel management case system.
• Assist SOC in identification, completion, and distribution of appropriate investigative forms.
• Review returned security forms for accuracy with necessary follow-up for corrections/clarifications/additions and/or contacting individuals who have not returned their security forms in a timely manner.
• Work with appropriate bureau staff to issue, update, and maintain FCC-issued credentials for field and HQ staff who require them.
• Security Specialist II - Risk Assessment Specialist will fingerprint individuals as necessary.
• Handle telephone inquiries from subjects of investigation and/or investigative agencies and dealing with other telephone inquiries as necessary.
• Conduct preliminary review of security investigation materials, as directed.
• Handle customer walk-ins and telephone inquiries regarding security issues.
• Handle and process classified and sensitive unclassified documents, to include inventory, accountability, dissemination, and destruction.
• Security Specialist II - Risk Assessment Specialist will organize and maintain office keys and distribute keys under established procedures.
• Security Specialist II serve as backups to the Security Specialist I's with badging enrollments and activations in their absence.
• Security Specialist II - Risk Assessment Specialist will perform additional security duties as required to meet the SOC's operational needs, including, but not limited to attending meetings; providing information to internal and external requests; conducting security-related research; conducting personnel interviews; initiating and reviewing completed eApp forms; and information gathering and exchange via telephone, internet, and mail.
• Other duties as assigned.

Knowledge, Skills, And Abilities (KSAs)

• Demonstrated and working knowledge of current Risk Designation and Position Sensitivity Classification.
• Must be proficient in the MS suite of office automation software (Word and Excel).
• Possess interpersonal communications skills.
• Possess excellent customer service capabilities.
• Ability to perform general administrative management tasks as needed.

Minimum/General Experience

• Minimum of four (4) years of experience in the area of personnel security.

Minimum Education

• Must possess at least a high school diploma or GED equivalent.

Disclaimer

The above information has been designed to indicate the general nature and level of work to be performed. It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities, and qualifications required of the contractor assigned to this position. Applying: If you feel you have the knowledge, skills and abilities for this position visit our careers page at www.armadausa.com.

Special Notes

Relocation is not available for these jobs.

ARMADA provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, marital status, amnesty, or status as a covered veteran in accordance with applicable federal, state and local laws. ARMADA complies with applicable state and local laws governing non-discrimination in employment in every location in which the company has facilities. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including, but not limited to, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training.

Must be able to successfully pass a background check, and pre-employment drug testing. Job offers are contingent upon results of background check and drug testing.