Special Security Representative (TS/SCI)

Advantage SCI; Kansas City (MO); On-site; USD 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Advantage SCI is seeking a Special Security Representative to support a federal SCIF program in Kansas City. You will develop SOPs, manage access and accreditation, and ensure safeguarding of classified materials.

The role requires an active TS/SCI clearance, at least four years in a security role, travel as needed, and after-hours responsiveness. Proficiency with MS Office and strong coordination skills are essential.

Qualifications

• Active TS/SCI clearance required.
• Minimum four years’ experience as a Special Security Representative or similar.
• Experience with SCIF construction or renovation preferred.
• Demonstrated customer service experience with government or corporate clients.
• Knowledge of MS Office applications; reporting skills.
• Able to respond to after-hours emergencies.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate, develop, and implement local SCIF SOPs and Emergency Plans for accreditation.
• Conduct SCIF inspections, corrective action planning, and on-site support.
• Process and issue Courier Orders and Aircraft Courier Authorizations.
• Coordinate with stakeholders for SCIF accreditation/certification for classified IT.
• Perform IDS testing, security reviews, and self-inspections.
• Maintain access controls and visitor verification procedures.
• Verify clearances and passes; investigate security incidents.

Skills

Excellent written and oral

Interpersonal skills

Customer service experience

Education

High school diploma

College education desired

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite (Outlook, Word, Excel)

Job description

Position Title: Special Security Representative

Reports To: Program Manager

Clearance Type: Active Top Secret/SCI

Work Location: Kansas City, MO

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

• Must have an active TS/SCI clearance
• Must have experience/direct involvement/management with either new SCIF construction or renovation
• High school diploma
• 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
• College education and management experience is desired, but not required.
• 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