Security Specialist - Operations

Armada LTD; Arlington (VA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Armada LTD seeks a Security Specialist - Industrial to protect classified, CUI, ITAR, and proprietary information within U.S. industry under the National Industrial Security Program.

The role ensures contractors follow required security standards and assists with oversight of program information and manufacturing-related controls across locations. The position requires extensive experience with DoD security requirements, evaluation of industry practices, and coordination with government offices.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of National Industrial Security Program requirements and DoD policies.
• Experience evaluating industry security practices and implementing compliant controls.
• Ability to apply security requirements to contractor operations.
• Ability to maintain detailed records across multiple locations.
• Ability to coordinate with industry security managers and government offices.
• Specialized experience with flag-officer briefings and senior-level interface.

Responsibilities

• Support protection of classified, CUI, ITAR data, and proprietary materials at industry sites.
• Identify, document, and implement DoD industrial security requirements for classified actions.
• Prepare and review security documentation such as DD Forms 254.
• Verify safeguarding of CPI, MCC, and MCF across contractors.
• Coordinate with industry security personnel to ensure compliance.
• Maintain security records, correspondence, and guidance documents.
• Participate in security reviews, meetings, and working groups.
• Assist Government personnel in evaluating contractor practices and implementing corrective actions.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

NISP knowledge

DoD industrial security policies

Documentation of security requirements

Recordkeeping and documentation

Coordination with Government offices

Briefings at flag-officer level

Education

Master's Degree in relevant field

Bachelor's degree + 4 years of experience

Job description

Type: Full Time

Location: Arlington, Virgina

Overtime Exempt: No

Reports To: ARMADA HQ

Security Clearance Required: Top Secret w/ SCI

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The Security Specialist - Industrial supports the protection of classified, controlled unclassified, ITAR, and proprietary information managed within U.S. industry under the National Industrial Security Program. This role ensures industry partners follow required security standards for safeguarding sensitive materials and complying with DoD contractual security requirements. The specialist also assists with oversight of critical program information and manufacturingrelated controls across locations.

Duties & Responsibilities:

• The Security Specialist - Industrial supports INDUSEC activities by assisting with the protection of classified information, controlled unclassified information, ITAR data, and proprietary materials at industry sites.
• Security Specialist - Operations ensure DoD industrial security requirements are accurately identified, documented, and implemented for all classified contract actions in alignment with organizational policies.
• Assist in preparing, reviewing, and maintaining security documentation such as DD Forms 254 to support classified contracting requirements.
• Help verify that Critical Program Information, Mission Critical Components, and Mission Critical Functions are properly safeguarded across industry partners.
• Coordinate with industry security personnel to monitor compliance with National Industrial Security Program requirements and contract security obligations.
• Maintain records, security correspondence, and documentation related to industrial security oversight and contract security guidance.
• Participate in security reviews, meetings, and working groups to support industrial security compliance and addresses program security concerns.
• Security Specialist - Operations assist Government personnel in evaluating contractor security practices and ensuring corrective actions are implemented when required.
• Other duties as assigned

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities (KSAs):

• Knowledge of National Industrial Security Program requirements, DoD industrial security policies, and contract security documentation such as DD Forms 254.
• Skilled in evaluating industry security practices, identifying gaps, and supporting the implementation of compliant protective measures.
• Ability to interpret and apply industrial security requirements to contractor operations, including protection of CPI, MCC, and MCF.
• Skilled in maintaining detailed records and documentation to support industrial security compliance across multiple contractor locations.
• Ability to coordinate effectively with industry security managers, Government offices, and program stakeholders to ensure sensitive information is properly protected.
• Specialized experience with flag-officer level briefings and senior-level interface.

Minimum/General Experience:

• At least 10 years of relevant work experience.

Minimum Education:

• Master's Degree in relevant field; or a bachelor's degree and 4 additional years of relevant work experience.

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.

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.