Special Security Representative

utaustin; Austin (TX); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Applied Research Laboratories at Pickle Research Campus in Austin, TX seeks a Special Security Representative to support the CSSO and ensure compliance with DoD and IC security directives.

You will coordinate access, maintain files, monitor programs, and assist in audits, training, and incident reporting, collaborating with researchers and government security personnel.

Qualifications

• Minimum HS/GED required.
• Seven years related experience with two years in a DoD/SAP/SCI environment.
• US Citizen; must meet eligibility for access to classified information.
• Strong communication, critical thinking, and ability to manage multiple projects.

Responsibilities

• Assist CSSO with program access requests and visitor control.
• Maintain personnel files and required reports to cognizant security agencies.
• Audit local security policy and track actions required by regulations.
• Develop security education materials and update records.
• Coordinate alarm response and investigations and support security plans.

Skills

Strong communication

Critical thinking

Problem solving

Teamwork

Prioritization

Database management

Education

HS/GED

Bachelor's degree

Tools

Workflow software

Job description

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. E ligibility 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.