Special Security Representative

The University of Texas at Austin; Austin (TX); On-site; USD 67,000 - 89,000; Full time

Job summary

The University of Texas at Austin’s Applied Research Laboratories seeks a Special Security Representative to safeguard classified information at the Pickle Research Campus. This exempt, full-time role supports the CSSO and coordinates across security disciplines to maintain compliance with DoD and IC directives.

Candidates must have high-level security experience, strong communication, and the ability to manage multiple tasks in a team environment. U.S.

Qualifications

• Seven years of related security experience with two years providing security support in a classified DoD SAP/SCI environment.
• Strong communication, critical thinking, and ability to prioritize multiple projects; team oriented.
• Experience with database management and workflow software.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate and submit program access requests; maintain personnel files and reports to security agencies.
• Maintain security actions, audit and monitor local policy; assist PIs with security requirements.
• Manage information security tasks including document control, incidents, and data transfer procedures.
• Maintain access lists, coordinate alarm response and testing, and support physical security tasks.
• Develop security plans and track POAM actions for government compliance; assist in secure spaces projects.
• Other related functions as assigned.

Skills

Strong communication skills

Critical thinking

Problem solving

Team collaboration

Self-motivation

Prioritization

Database management

Workflow software

Education

HS/GED

Bachelor's degree

Tools

Database management software

Workflow software

Job description

• Possible interstate/intrastate travel

Job Posting Title

Special Security Representative

Hiring Department

Applied Research Laboratories

Position Open To

All Applicants

Weekly Scheduled Hours

40

FLSA Status

Exempt from FLSA

Earliest Start Date

Immediately

Position Duration

Expected to Continue

Location

PICKLE RESEARCH CAMPUS

Job Details

Purpose

Assist the Contractor Special Security Officer (CSSO) in maintenance of security standards and compliance of requirements set forth in the National Industrial Security Program Operating Manual, Intelligence Community Directives, DoD 5105.21 and/or DoDM 5205.07 series manuals for specific projects.

Responsibilities

• Assists the CSSO in performing personnel security tasks including but not limited to: coordinate and submit program access requests; maintain personnel files; make required reports to cognizant security agencies (CSA); maintain access rosters; visitor control and meeting coordination.
• Performs functions needed for the maintenance of special programs under the CSSO’s portfolio. Initiate and track security actions required by government regulation, approved standard operating procedures and CSSO guidance. Assist in auditing and monitoring of local security policy for special programs. Conduct self-inspections, respond to sponsor inquiries and review related documents for accuracy and completeness. Assist PIs in meeting security administrative requirements. Administer compliant security education, training and awareness, and update records accordingly.
• Assists the CSSO in performing information security tasks including but not limited to: document control, security log maintenance and file retention; incident investigation and reporting; CDRL tracking and management; standard operating procedure monitoring and enforcement. Develops classified information inventory, tracking and data transfer procedures within special programs information system.
• Assists the CSSO in performing physical/technical security tasks including but not limited to: maintain access lists; coordinate alarm response and investigation; perform random inspections; coordinate alarm testing and maintenance.
• Assists the CSSO in developing security plans and tracking POAM actions necessary for meeting government compliance requirements. Assists in coordination actions required to obtain approval for construction and modification of secure working space.
• Other related functions as assigned.

Required Qualifications

• HS/GED.
• Seven years of related experience with two years providing security support in a classified Department of Defense (DoD), special access program (SAP), and/or sensitive compartmented information (SCI) environment.
• Strong communication skills, critical thinking, problem solving skills; self-motivated with ability to effectively prioritize multiple projects; and ability to work with people in a team environment.
• Demonstrated experience with database management and workflow software.
• Relevant education and experience may be substituted as appropriate.

US Citizen. Applicant selected will be subject to government security investigation and must meet eligibility requirements for access to classified information at the level appropriate to the project requirements of the position. Employment will be contingent on selected applicant submitting application for access and receiving notification of eligibility within a time period to be specified in the job offer. If eligibility is confirmed within the specified period, employment must begin within 30 days of confirmation of eligibility. Eligibility for access to all levels of classified information authorized by the project sponsor(s) must continue without interruption during employment, including the successful completion of security polygraph examination(s), as required by the sponsor(s).

Preferred Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree.
• Five years of experience providing administrative security support in special access and/or sensitive compartmented information environments.
• Two years assisting a Facility Security Officer (FSO), or CSSO.
• Knowledge of Special Access and Sensitive Compartmented Information programs and government regulations.
• Current eligibility for access to classified information at the level required for this position.

General Notes

An agency designated by the federal government handles the investigation as to the requirement for eligibility for access to classified information. Factors considered during this investigation include but are not limited to allegiance to the United States, foreign influence, foreign preference, criminal conduct, security violations, drug involvement, the likelihood of continuation of such conduct, etc.

Visit our website (www.arlut.utexas.edu) for additional information about Applied Research Laboratories.

Benefits

• 100% employer-paid basic medical coverage
• Retirement contributions
• Paid vacation and sick time
• Paid holidays

Please visit our Human Resources (HR) website to learn more about the total benefits offered.

Salary Range

$67,128 - $88,914+/negotiable depending on qualifications

Working Conditions

• Standard office conditions
• Repetitive use of a keyboard at a workstation
• Use of manual dexterity
• Some weekend, evening and holiday work
• Possible interstate/intrastate travel

Required Materials

• Resume/CV
• 3 work references with their contact information; at least one reference should be from a supervisor
• Letter of interest

Employment Eligibility

Regular staff who have been employed in their current position for the last six continuous months are eligible for openings being recruited for through University-Wide or Open Recruiting, to include both promotional opportunities and lateral transfers. Staff who are promotion/transfer eligible may apply for positions without supervisor approval.

Retirement Plan Eligibility

The retirement plan for this position is Teacher Retirement System of Texas (TRS), subject to the position being at least 20 hours per week and at least 135 days in length.

Background Checks

A criminal history background check will be required for finalist(s) under consideration for this position.

Equal Opportunity Employer

The University of Texas at Austin, as an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer, complies with all applicable federal and state laws regarding nondiscrimination and affirmative action. The University is committed to a policy of equal opportunity for all persons and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, age, marital status, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, disability, religion, or veteran status in employment, educational programs and activities, and admissions.

Pay Transparency

The University of Texas at Austin will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor’s legal duty to furnish information.

Employment Eligibility Verification

If hired, you will be required to complete the federal Employment Eligibility Verification I-9 form. You will be required to present acceptable and original documents to prove your identity and authorization to work in the United States. Documents need to be presented no later than the third day of employment. Failure to do so will result in loss of employment at the university.

E-Verify

The University of Texas at Austin use E-Verify to check the work authorization of all new hires effective May 2015. The university’s company ID number for purposes of E-Verify is 854197. For more information about E-Verify, please see the following:

• E-Verify Poster (English and Spanish) PDF
• Right to Work Poster (English) PDF
• Right to Work Poster (Spanish) PDF

Compliance

Employees may be required to report violations of law under Title IX and the Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Crime Statistics Act (Clery Act) (Clery Act). If this position is identified a Campus Security Authority (Clery Act), you will be notified and provided resources for reporting. Responsible employees under Title IX are defined and outlined in HOP-3031.

The Clery Act requires all prospective employees be notified of the availability of the Annual Security and Fire Safety report. You may access the most recent report here or obtain a copy at University Compliance Services, 1616 Guadalupe Street, UTA 2.206, Austin, Texas 78701.