Senior Security Classification & Inventory Specialist

Institute for Defense Analyses; Alexandria (VA); On-site; USD 75,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Institute for Defense Analyses (IDA) is seeking a security professional to implement and monitor the IDA classification management program. You will ensure accountability of classified and proprietary material, enforce procedures, and support declassification and public release processes across multiple IDA locations.

The role requires US citizenship and the ability to obtain a security clearance. Responsibilities include conducting inventories, training staff, maintaining records, and

Qualifications

• High school diploma with five years of progressively responsible experience in security operations, or a Bachelor's degree with two years of relevant experience.
• Completion of identified Defense Counterintelligence and Security Agency Center for Development of Security Excellence courses within six months of hire.
• Familiarity with the National Industrial Security System (NISS) preferred.
• Strong interpersonal, oral and written communication skills with the ability to work with all staff levels; able to multitask.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office, Adobe Acrobat, and other office automation tools.

Responsibilities

• Performs classification management functions.
• Reviews IDA publications for proper markings prior to government delivery.
• Answers questions on proper markings of material.
• Supports with reviewing Security Classification Guides for classified spills.
• Implements IDA's classification management program and ensures accountability of material.

Skills

Interpersonal communication

Written communication

Customer service

Independent work

Education

Bachelor's degree

High school diploma

DCSA security courses

Tools

Microsoft Office

Adobe Acrobat

Job description

Institute for Defense Analyses (IDA) is seeking a security professional to implement and monitor the IDA classification management program. You will ensure accountability of classified and proprietary material, enforce procedures, and support declassification and public release processes across multiple IDA locations.

The role requires US citizenship and the ability to obtain a security clearance. Responsibilities include conducting inventories, training staff, maintaining records, and