Special Security Representative - Arlington VA

VetJobs; Arlington (VA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Advantage SCI, LLC is seeking a Special Security Representative in Arlington, VA to support a federal agency’s SCIF operations. The role requires active TS/SCI clearance and SCIF accreditation experience, with duties spanning SOP development, inspections, and visitor/clearance management.

The position involves after-hours on-call readiness, some travel, and responsibilities including training and coordination with stakeholders to maintain SCIF integrity and compliant access control.

Qualifications

• Active TS/SCI clearance required and SCIF accreditation experience.
• Must have a high school diploma; college education and management experience desirable.
• Minimum four years’ experience as a Special Security Representative or similar role.
• Experience handling customer service for a government organization or private sector.
• Strong written and oral reporting skills; proficient with MS Office.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate, develop, and implement local SCIF SOPs, EPs, policies, and guidance; prepare SCIF documentation for accreditation.
• Conduct SCIF inspections, corrective action planning, and on-site support.
• Process and issue Courier Orders and Aircraft Courier Authorizations.
• Coordinate SCIF accreditation/certification for classified IT with stakeholders.
• Conduct IDS testing, security reviews, and self-inspections; review EPs.

Skills

TS/SCI clearance

SCIF accreditation experience

ICD-705 knowledge

MS Office proficiency

security reporting skills

customer service experience

security incident investigation

clearance validation

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

ATTENTION MILITARY AFFILIATED JOB SEEKERS Our organization works with partner companies to source qualified talent for their open roles. The following position is available to Veterans, Transitioning Military, National Guard and Reserve Members, Military Spouses, Wounded Warriors, and their Caregivers.

Position Title

Special Security Representative

Reports To

Program Manager

Clearance Type

Active Top Secret/SCI

Work Location

Arlington, VA

Start Date

TO START ASAP - SCIF accreditation experience strongly desired

Job Description

Advantage SCI, LLC is accepting applications for Special Security Representatives to be considered for full-time employment in support of a federal government agency’s Sensitive Compartmented Information Facility (SCIF) operations/management. Some travel is required and personnel must be available as needed to respond to after-hours emergencies.

Summary Of Duties

• Coordinating, developing, and implementing local SCIF Standard Operating Procedures (SOP) and Emergency Plans (EP), policies, and guidance, including the preparation of SCIF documentation required for accreditation.
• Conducting SCIF inspections, corrective action planning, and on-site support.
• Processing and issuing Courier Orders and Aircraft Courier Authorizations.
• Coordinating with applicable stakeholders for SCIF accreditation/certification for classified IT.
• Conducting Semi and Annual IDS testing and USM directed Security Review; Annual Self-Inspections, SOP/EP reviews and EP testing.
• Instituting/maintaining access process to authorized SCIF users; maintain access control roster.
• Executing visitor control functions to include security clearance verification
• Verifying/validating clearances and accesses
• Investigating known or suspected security violations, incidents, and unauthorize disclosures
• Ensuring SCIF integrity through alarm monitoring, management, and auditing of the access control system
• Receiving/validating incoming clearances and accesses; passing clearances and SCI accesses; preparing Visit Authorization Request (VAR) and Permanent Certifications
• Verifying/vetting news media personnel/equipment for SCIF interviews
• Reviewing/processing foreign travel/contact requests and verifying/vetting foreign nationals
• Administering the annual SCI and Derivative Classification Refresher training
• Coordinating/executing Co-Utilization Authorizations
• Serving as the Alternate Information System Security Officer (AISSO) for designated SCIF space
• Servicing industrial security SCIFs in the National Capital Region
• Conducting preliminary inquiries for security incidents and performing the preliminary inquiry documentation and recommendations
• Maintaining access codes, spin-dial combinations, intrusion detection system codes and keys for SCI Facilities/doors
• Conducting onsite monitoring of security systems and responding as necessary to system failures/power outages to provide security support of the space.

Auto req ID

482819BR

Minimum Education Required

Bachelors

Additional Qualifications/Responsibilities

Experience and Skills

• Must have an active TS/SCI clearance, SCIF accreditation experience, and be well-versed in the ICD-705
• High school diploma
• College education and management experience is desired but not required.
• Minimum four (4) Years’ experience as a Special Security Representative or similar position with duties as described above.
• Experience handling customer service for a government organization or private corporation in an official capacity
• Knowledge of the Microsoft Office Suite, particularly Outlook, Word and Excel.
• Excellent written and oral reporting skills, interpersonal skills.

Working Conditions

• Able to sit and work at a computer keyboard for extended periods of time
• Able to stoop, kneel, bend at the waist and reach
• Able to lift up to 35 pounds occasionally.
• Noise level: Low to moderate

City*

Arlington

State*

Virginia

Job_Category

Scientific Research & Development

Job Code

Security Staff

Affiliate Sponsor

Advantage SCI