SkillBridge Industrial/Personnel Security Intern (Transitioning Military)

AMERICAN SYSTEMS; Arlington (VA); On-site; USD 18,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

AMERICAN SYSTEMS is seeking a SkillBridge Industrial/Personnel Security Intern in Arlington, VA. The role focuses on coordinating DoD security programs, reviewing security packages, and supporting personnel and information security operations.

Interns will handle access control, visitor certifications, security inspections, and security education initiatives while gaining hands-on experience in a federal contractor environment.

Qualifications

• Eligible to participate in the SkillBridge program.
• Availability for the full internship length (180 days).
• Top Secret/SCI clearance required.

Responsibilities

• Administer and coordinate DoD and other security programs.
• Review security packages for submission (pre-screens, e-APP, SF-86).
• Provide guidance on security administrative functions (personnel, information, systems, and physical security).
• Manage custodianship of classified material and visitor certifications.
• Provide security briefings and security education programs.

Skills

SkillBridge eligibility

Auditing

Reporting

Customer service

Investigating

Attention to detail

Communication

Teamwork

Job description

Overview

AMERICAN SYSTEMS is an employee-owned federal government contractor supporting national priority programs through our strategic solutions in the areas of Information Technology, Test & Evaluation, Program Mission Support, Engineering & Analysis, and Training.

Responsibilities

As a SkillBridge Industrial/Personnel Security Intern with AMERICAN SYSTEMS you will have the opportunity to do the following. We have availability to bring on a SkillBridge Intern during these months:

• Administer and coordinate Department of Defense (DoD) and other industrial security programs to ensure compliance with government and company security policies and procedures.
• Review Security Pre-screens as well as e-APP and SF-86 Security packages for submission.
• Provide guidance and support to customers concerning all security administrative functions such as:
• Personnel Security, Information Security, Systems Security, Communications Security, Physical Security and ensure/establish compliance and standards.
• Provide administrative security support associated with the receipt, distribution, inventory, reproduction, and disposition of classified material.
• Administer and maintain physical security procedures for visitor control, employee identification, as well as safeguard company facilities, equipment, materials, and employee property.
• Develop and conduct security briefings and security education programs.
• Provide oversight for programs for the protection of classified information, as well as company propriety information.
• Prepare, send, and receive visitor certifications.
• Manage clearance eligibility for program employees.
• Ensure facility physical security measures.
• Conduct Security inspections.
• Assist the Facility Security Officer with DCSA Assessments.

Qualifications

• REQUIRED: Candidates must be eligible to participate in a SkillBridge program. If you are unsure if you are eligible, please visit the SkillBridge website or speak with your Unit Commander or Transition Coordinator.
• Must have 180 days of military service or fewer remaining prior to your date of discharge and have at least 180 continuous days of active military service (as defined by the DOD SkillBridge eligibility requirements)
• Must have approval from your unit commander to participate in a SkillBridge program (as defined by the DOD SkillBridge eligibility requirements)
• Must be available for the full internship length (180 days)
• Top Secret/SCI Clearance required

Many of the training, experience, and skills you’ve developed in the military will be an excellent transfer to Industrial/Personnel Security, and we welcome all who are interested in making an impact through our internship. Below are just some of the skills and abilities we are looking for in an Intern.

• Auditing and reporting
• Customer service and customer focus
• Investigating, organizing, and evidence collecting
• Observing and evaluating
• Incident management and crisis management
• Presenting, publicspeaking, and training
• Inquiring, interpreting, and information processing
• Adaptability and flexibility
• Attention to detail
• Critical thinking and problem solving
• Reasoning and decision making
• Teamwork
• Responsibility and accountability

Pay Transparency Statement

AMERICAN SYSTEMS is committed to pay transparency for our applicants and employee-owners. The salary range for this position is USD $0.00/Yr. - USD $0/Yr. Actual compensation will be determined based on several factors permitted by law. AMERICAN SYSTEMS provides for the welfare of its employees and their dependents through a comprehensive benefits program by offering healthcare benefits, paid leave, retirement plans, insurance programs, and education and training assistance.

EEO Statement

EEO Race/Sex/Disability Status/Veteran Status