Security Support Specialist

Amentum; Spokane (WA); On-site; USD 10,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a dedicated Security Support Specialist to join their team in Spokane. This role involves maintaining a comprehensive security program for a government contract, managing personnel security clearances, and implementing security policies. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience in personnel security regulations and SCIF management, ensuring compliance with national directives. This position offers a competitive hourly rate and the opportunity to work in a dynamic, on-site environment where your contributions will directly impact national security efforts. If you are passionate about security and have a strong background in this field, this is the perfect opportunity for you.

Benefits

Competitive Benefits Package

Health and Welfare Payments

Flexible Work Hours

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in personnel security regulations and policies.
• In-depth knowledge of SCIF management and security principles.

Responsibilities

• Conduct comprehensive reviews of personnel security systems.
• Support compliance with national security directives and regulations.

Skills

Personnel Security Regulations

SCIF Management

DISS/NBIS Operations

Security Policies Implementation

Interpersonal Communication

Analytical Skills

Education

Active Top-Secret Clearance

Security Professional Education Development Certification

Tools

MS Office

JADE

Job description

Amentum has an upcoming opportunity for a part-time or full-time Security Support Specialist position in Spokane, WA. In this role, you will provide support in maintaining an effective and comprehensive Information, Personnel, Physical, and Industrial security program in support of a government contract. You will be responsible for the management of personnel security clearances and implementing security policies and procedures associated with a Sensitive Compartmented Information Facility (SCIF). You will also support the customer with processing and protecting Sensitive Compartmented Information (SCI), clearing personnel for site visits, and assisting government security officers on various security related matters.

Responsibilities:

• Conducting comprehensive reviews of: DISS (Defense Information System for Security), soon to be NBIS (National Background Investigation Services), in association with DoD Manual 5105.21 Vol 2 requirements.
• Provide support to personnel clearance actions and on issues of personnel eligibility and “need-to- know” factors within the organization.
• Maintain specific program guidance relative to security disciplines and ensure the complete protection of all sensitive program components.
• Support all unit personnel security education and training programs.
• Support compliance with directives, regulations, and operational instructions that enforce national level and DoD policy and guidance regarding the administration and maintenance of SCI.
• Support the implementation and administration of local procedures for processing requests for security clearances for military, civilian, and industry personnel. Initiate request for personnel security accesses consistent with directives.
• Ensure that requests for security clearances are screened and verified, and that all necessary forms and documentation have been completed before processing for clearances. Monitor DISS (soon to be NBIS) security database for clearance status updates.

Other Duties Include:

• Coordinate personnel for indoctrinations into SCI.
• Compose and maintain personnel security files with relevant information pertaining to SCI clearances.
• Prepare Transfer-in-Status (TIS) clearance messages for personnel requiring access at gaining/losing units.
• Implement appropriate SCI standards as well as provide thorough briefings on local procedures.
• Provide guidance on appropriate classification of information, to include document as well as visual aid/slide show review.
• Support Government investigations of security violations and identify appropriate corrective actions.
• Coordinate courier duties and perform escort duties.
• Coordinate incoming/outgoing visit request and maintain annual visit notification requests.
• Maintain records and inventories of badges and keys/codes.
• Perform ancillary day-to-day security activities pertaining to facility security to include but not limited to lock-up and changing cipher combinations.
• Responsible for updating JADE (Joint Access Database Environment) with change in status of cleared personnel.
• Prepare written reports of facility surveys and inspections.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Must have an Active Top-Secret clearance with SCI access; applicant must maintain clearance in active status. Clearance investigation close or Continuous Evaluation (CE) date must be no more than 4 years 6 months at the time of application. Note: US Citizenship is required to maintain an Active US Government Clearance.
• Minimum 5 years’ experience in personnel security regulations, policies, and programs. A general overall knowledge of personnel security concepts, methods, practices, and procedures as is required for daily management of SCI billet program.
• Minimum 5 years of comprehensive experience and practical knowledge of SCI Security Principles and Procedures. Active Security Professional Education Development (SPED) certification.
• Operational experience with DISS (soon to be NBIS) to perform day to day taskings such as processing visit access requests, updating personnel access, and initiating an investigation.
• In-depth knowledge of building, accrediting, and managing SCIFs across various government agencies. Ability to prepare Fixed Facility Checklists for client.
• Extensive knowledge and experience with DoD Manual 5105.21 Vol 2, National Industrial Security Program Operating Manual (NISPOM), Information Security Oversight Office (ISOO).
• Experience with confidentiality requirements related to sensitive personal information, clearance investigations, OSI files, as well as the procedures, which must be followed to protect the information.
• Thorough understanding of security training concepts, programs, procedures, and practices that aid and assist program managers in complying with established security programs in accordance with DoD Manual 5105.21 series.

Other Requirements:

• This is a non-remote, 100% on-site position, which may occasionally include working outside of normal business hours, including weekends and holidays to support an urgent customer need.
• This position is a drug-testing position. The incumbent is: (a) to refrain from use of illegal drugs and (b) if requested, submit to urinalysis testing.
• May be required to travel in performance of temporary duty (0-10%).

Preferred Qualifications:

• Excellent interpersonal skills and ability to work in a team environment as well as to work solo.
• Excellent oral, written, and interpersonal communication skills, both in person, via telephone, and VTC. The candidate must be able to speak and write clearly, concisely, and coherently.
• Excellent analytical, organizational, and troubleshooting skills.
• A thorough knowledge of MS Office software, especially Word and Excel.
• Experience in the administrative process to protect the security of SCI in the workplace and the sensitivity of information contained in personnel security records.
• Experience writing, interpreting, and enforcing security Standard Operating Procedures, OPSEC and Emergency Action plans.

This is an hourly, overtime-eligible position that falls under the Service Contract Act (SCA). In accordance with the Health and Welfare provisions of the SCA, and in addition to your base hourly rate, you may be eligible to receive an additional health and welfare payment for each hour you work to ensure compliance with the minimums set forth by the act. The amount you are entitled to receive will vary depending upon the fringe benefits you select now and in the future.

HIRING HOURLY RANGE: $36.10/hr to $45.68/hr (Hourly rate to be determined by the education, experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities of the applicant internal equity, and alignment with market data.) This position includes a competitive benefits package. For more detailed information on our Benefits and what it is like to work for Amentum, please visit our careers site: www.amentumcareers.com

Amentum is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. Our hiring practices provide equal opportunity for employment without regard to race, religion, color, sex, gender, national origin, age, United States military veteran’s status, ancestry, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, family structure, medical condition including genetic characteristics or information, veteran status, or mental or physical disability so long as the essential functions of the job can be performed with or without reasonable accommodation, or any other protected category under federal, state, or local law. Learn more about your rights under Federal EEO laws and supplemental language at EEO including Disability/Protected Veterans and Labor Laws Posters.

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