Security Specialist (Maritime Plaza)

Systems Planning and Analysis; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 100,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

Systems Planning and Analysis, Inc. (SPA) seeks a Security Specialist to support day-to-day physical security operations for a cleared facility in Washington, D.C. The role requires active TS clearance and 2+ years of experience in classified environments.

You will coordinate with corporate security, program teams, IT, and facilities to ensure NISPOM compliance, conduct security inspections, manage access control, and support DCSA assessments while maintaining logs and incident documentation.

Qualifications

• U.S. Citizen with an active DoD Top Secret clearance.
• Ability to work at Maritime Plaza in Washington, D.C. full-time, up to 5 days per week.
• 2+ years of experience supporting classified environments as a Security Specialist within a cleared contractor or government environment.
• Knowledge of the NISPOM, Traditional Physical Security STIG requirements, and general classified material handling procedures.
• Strong judgment, discretion, and ability to operate independently in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong attention to detail, organization, and ability to follow established procedures.

Responsibilities

• Serve as an on-site security POC for a cleared off-site facility supporting classified secure areas, communications, and programs.
• Implement and enforce physical security controls for classified areas, secure rooms, and restricted spaces.
• Manage access control, visitor processing, badging, and escort procedures.
• Conduct opening/closing procedures, security checks, and end of the day inspections.
• Ensure proper safeguarding, storage, and handling of classified materials in coordination with program and IT staff.
• Respond to and document security incidents, infractions, or violations; support inquiries and investigations as required.
• Maintain compliance with NISPOM, DCSA guidance, customer guidance, and company SPP.
• Support DCSA assessments, self-inspections, and internal audits on an as needed basis.
• Track and remediate findings and corrective actions in coordination with the FSO.
• Act as the local security liaison with corporate security, FSOs, ISSMs, Facilities, IT, and program leadership.
• Provide logistical and administrative support for security briefings, trainings, and inspections.
• Assist with classified meetings, including clearance verification.
• Provide rotational support to other cleared facilities as needed.
• Support enterprise-wide security initiatives and best practices.
• Maintain IDS monitoring logs, response, access rosters, and visitor control procedures.
• Create badges for employees and contractors working at facility.
• Assist with clearance verification, visit certifications, and access eligibility validation for employees and visitors.
• Serve as a security point of contact for OSA-related issues.

Skills

U.S. Citizenship

Top Secret clearance

Job description

Overview

Systems Planning and Analysis, Inc. (SPA) delivers high-impact, technical solutions to complex national security issues. With over 50 years of business expertise and consistent growth,we are known for continuous innovation for our government customers, in both the US and abroad. Our exceptionally talented team is highly collaborative in spirit and practice, producingResults that Matter. Come work with the best! We offer opportunity, unique challenges, and clear-sighted commitment to the mission. SPA: Objective. Responsive. Trusted.

The Strategic Division (SD) supports high-reliability organizations including Navy Strategic Systems Programs (SSP), Air Force Nuclear Weapons Center, and the Department of Energy (DOE), among others. Our support across our client base is expanding rapidly and encompasses important services, such as data analytics and visualization, threat analysis, risk management, modeling and simulation, cost estimating, earned value management, program management, system engineering, independent evaluation, and High Consequence Event prevention.

SPA's Strategic Division's Regional Strike System Group (RSSG) supports critical U.S. government programs providing Systems Engineering, Systems Safety, Modelling, Master Scheduling, and Financial Analysis support. RSSG is hiring for a Security Specialist to start immediately. We are seeking a motivated Security Specialist to support the day-to-day physical security operations of a fast-paced cleared facility supporting classified communications and programs. This role is critical to ensuring compliance with NISPOM, DCSA requirements and internal security procedures while enabling mission operations. The successful candidate is operationally focused, detail-oriented, and comfortable working independently while coordinating closely with corporate security leadership, program teams, IT, and facilities.

Responsibilities

Key duties include but are not limited to the following:

• Serve as an on-site security POC for a cleared off-site facility supporting classified secure areas, communications, and programs.
• Implement and enforce physical security controls for classified areas, secure rooms, and restricted spaces.
• Manage access control, visitor processing, badging, and escort procedures.
• Conduct opening/closing procedures, security checks, and end of the day inspections.
• Ensure proper safeguarding, storage, and handling of classified materials in coordination with program and IT staff.
• Respond to and document security incidents, infractions, or violations; support inquiries and investigations as required.
• Maintain compliance with NISPOM, DCSA guidance, customer guidance, and company SPP.
• Support DCSA assessments, self-inspections, and internal audits on an as needed basis.
• Track and remediate findings and corrective actions in coordination with the FSO.
• Act as the local security liaison with corporate security, FSOs, ISSMs, Facilities, IT, and program leadership.
• Provide logistical and administrative support for security briefings, trainings, and inspections.
• Assist with classified meetings, including clearance verification.
• Provide rotational support to other cleared facilities as needed.
• Support enterprise-wide security initiatives and best practices.
• Maintain IDS monitoring logs, response, access rosters, and visitor control procedures.
• Create badges for employees and contractors working at facility.
• Assist with clearance verification, visit certifications, and access eligibility validation for employees and visitors.
• Serve as a security point of contact for OSA-related issues.

Qualifications

Required Qualifications:

• U.S. Citizen with an active DoD Top Secret clearance.
• Ability to work at Maritime Plaza in Washington D.C. full-time, up to 5 days per week.
• 2+ years of experience supporting classified environments as a Security Specialist within a cleared contractor or government environment.
• Knowledge of the NISPOM, Traditional Physical Security STIG requirements, and general classified material handling procedures.
• Strong judgment, discretion, and ability to operate independently in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong attention to detail, organization, and ability to follow established procedures.

Desired Qualifications:

• 2+ years of experience supporting classified NISPOM environments within a cleared contractor environment.
• Experience with CCRI and CORA assessments.
• Proficiency with DISS, NISS, SWFT, NBIS, SIMS, and other security related systems.
• Knowledge of DCSA Secure Area Management.

Pay Range Information

At SPA, we strive to deliver a robust total compensation package that will attract and retain top talent. Elements of the compensation package include competitive base pay and variable compensation opportunities. SPA provides eligible employees with an opportunity to enroll in a variety of benefit programs, generally including health insurance, flexible spending accounts, health savings accounts, retirement savings plans, life and disability insurance programs, and a number of programs that provide for both paid and unpaid time away from work. The specific programs and options available to any given employee may vary depending on eligibility factors such as geographic location, date of hire, etc. Please note that the salary information shown below is a general guideline only. Salaries are commensurate with experience and qualifications, as well as market and business considerations. Washington, DC, Pay Transparency Salary range: USD $100,000.00/Yr. - USD $150,000.00/Yr.