Security Specialist IV – Analyst Security Officer (ASO)

Armada Ltd; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 60,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking company as a Security Specialist IV, where you'll tackle complex security challenges and provide vital guidance to contractors. This role involves collaborating with various divisions, analyzing security issues, and preparing detailed reports and briefings. You'll also manage project milestones and ensure compliance with security policies. If you have a passion for security and a desire to make a significant impact in a dynamic environment, this position offers an exciting opportunity to advance your career while contributing to national security efforts.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in security fields with strong analytical skills.
• High School Diploma and security fundamentals certification preferred.

Responsibilities

• Analyze complex security issues and develop solutions for internal and external customers.
• Provide security guidance and monitor compliance with regulations.

Skills

Security Analysis

Report Writing

Security Briefings

Project Tracking

Team Leadership

Education

High School Diploma

Tools

IC Security Repositories (DISS, Scattered Castles)

Microsoft Teams

Job description

Security Specialist IV – Analyst Security Officer (ASO)

• 7500 GEOINT Dr, Springfield, VA 22150, USA

Security Clearance Required: Active Top Secret

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Duties & Responsibilities:

• The Security Specialist IV - Analyst Security Officer (ASO) shall utilize security concepts, principles and practices to analyze and resolve difficult and complex security issues.
• Assist, collaborate, and coordinate with other SIS offices and divisions (SISP, SISO, SISI, SISX, SISG, etc.).
• Develop solutions and convey to internal and external customers.
• Provide security guidance to contractors using DoD and IC regulations and requirements - analyze complex data and make appropriate program recommendations.
• Monitor security applications through the review and analysis of appropriate metrics and maintain required records.
• Prepare and disseminate security procedures/guidance. Investigate and prepare impact statements and provide recommendations on security/security violations.
• Provide guidance as required in implementing security requirements.
• Manage project milestones.
• Interpret security policy on matters pertaining to process, dissemination, and controlling of classified materials.
• Receive, control and safeguard SCI and collateral information.
• Act as the liaison between NGA and other federal agencies and contractors.
• Prepare both SCI and collateral materials for shipment to other agencies/sites IAW applicable security handling procedures.
• Prepare outgoing classified messages on employees/contractor visiting other government facilities.
• Prepare and deliver briefings to internal and external customers.
• Recommend to the customer proper classification/protection of national security data.
• Brief, process, and schedule external requests for polygraphs, clearances, debriefs, and background investigations.
• Provide telephone and written status checks, including checks of internal and external personnel security databases.
• Assist Program Managers (PMs), Contracting Officers (COs), and Contracting Officer Representatives (CORs) to prepare task order security guidance (e.g., DD Form 254) in accordance with the NISPOM, FAR and DFAR requirements.
• Establish emergency and contingency plans to protect NGA assets in heightened levels of threat.
• Utilize a variety of security concepts, principles and practices to analyze and resolve difficult and complex security issues. Perform functions as security control officer by verifying need-to-know processing program access requests, maintain applicable access databases, conduct indoctrinations, debriefs, and annual training/revalidation, as needed.
• Obtain Access to Special Access Program (SAP), Control Access Program (CAP) and/or Alternate Compensatory Control Measures (ACCM) Information as required for the execution of NGA's Sensitive Program Mission (SISG).
• Perform and conduct site security surveys, including compliance of technology equipment supporting SCIFs and collateral areas (e.g., access control, intrusion detection systems, locks, destruction devices, secure phones, etc.), prior to SCIF accreditation.
• Review and, if required, prepare Fixed Facility Checklist and documentation supporting the accreditation process. Investigate, and provide written impact statements or recommendations when deviations from standards are discovered and the resolution, for all NGA SCIFs and collateral areas both government and contractor CONUS and OCONUS.
• Provide industrial security guidance to contractors using the NISPOM requirements.
• Ensure compliance with policies (DCID, DoD, and NGA), standards and Executive Orders regarding OPSEC and information security.
• Facilitate the IC Working Groups (OPSEC and Security Monitors).
• Assist the government SEA team and other SIS Divisions to determine the scope and direction of the Program.
• Prepare SEA briefings and products (e.g., website content and computer-based training).
• Provide technical security expertise in one or more of the following security disciplines: personnel, physical/industrial, computer investigations, and operations.
• Monitor and manage security programs and provide status reports and recommendations for decisions.
• Other duties as assigned.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities (KSAs):

• Experience using IC security repositories (DISS, Scattered Castles, etc.)
• Experience writing security related reports
• Experience providing security briefings/training to non-security personnel on aspects or components of a security program
• Familiar with DoD task order Security Classification Specification (DD 254)

Desired Requirements:

• Experience leading security teams
• Experience tracking projects and milestones
• Experience generating security metrics
• Security Fundamentals Professional Certification (SFPC)
• Managing SCIF locations in accord with ICD 705 requirements.
• Experience using online communication programs (such as Microsoft Teams)
• Experience in multiple security disciplines

Minimum/General Experience & Education:

• High School Diploma
• 5 years of experience in one or more security fields

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.