Security Specialist

Job Description

Description

SAIC is seeking a highly qualified and motivated Security Specialistto support the Joint Warfare Analysis Center (JWAC) which provides the Combatant Commands (COCOMs), U.S. Strategic Command (USSTRATCOM), and the Joint Staff with effects-based, precision targeting options for selected networks and nodes in order to carry out the national security and military strategy of the United States during peace, crisis, and war. This position supports Security administration for JWAC, which is located at the Naval Support Activity - South Potomac (NSA-SP) base located in Dahlgren, Virginia (VA).  The successful candidate shall provide Security with Special Access Programs experience, (personnel and all other required resources) to support the GSSO.

 Job Responsibilities:

• Assist in determining SAP access requirements for assigned civilian, military, and contractor personnel.
• Advise, guide and/or train personnel on Special Access Program information security requirements and procedures relating to classification, marking, safeguarding, storage, reproduction, destruction and transmission of info.
• Resolve classification/declassification issues.
• Process annual Special Access Program (SAP) self-reporting forms, and report unfavorable/derogatory information.
• Coordinate and process; visit requests, badge requests and authorizations, area accesses, special briefings clearance requirements.
• Perform briefings, and/or training activities to ensure all personnel are informed of new/change policies procedures.
• Assist in maintaining personnel security files for all personnel of the supported element.
• Maintain Facility SOP/instructions/policy recommendations and updates and develop addendums, as required, for Special Access Program.
• Conduct an annual assessment of JWAC's SAP security program IAW DoD, Joint Staff, USSTRATCOM regulations.
• Assist in developing and maintaining System Security Management Plans, Program Protection Plans and Security Risk Analyses.
• Support the entry/exit inspection of equipment from/to secure areas and schedule and participate in security spot checks.
• Process and troubleshoot account requests for Secure Integration Cloud (SIC) and Compartmented Enterprise Services (CED).
• Assist with Security Classification Guidance.
• Access and verify clearances through Defense Information System for Security (DISS).
• Prepare Program Access Requests in Joint Access Database Environment (JADE).
• Process Billet Access requests/access and perform account management in/on the Planning and Decision Aid System (PDAS).
• Perform Special Access Program (SAP), Integrated Joint Special Technical Operations (IJSTO) and Alternate Compensatory Control Measures (ACCM) briefings and debriefings, as required.
• Conduct and document the security compliance inspection using the checklist template.
• Review, update or create local security instructions and policies in accordance with DoD, Joint Staff and USSTRATCOM regulations.

Qualifications

Required Qualifications:

• Bachelors and three (3) years or more experience
• Greater than 18 months relevant experience with SAP/SCI security 
• Proficiency using JPAS, DISS, and JADE
• Experience with Microsoft office suite basic understanding/application knowledge
• Must be able to lift up to 40 pounds and be able to climb a ladder up to ceiling height
  

Desired Qualifications:

• Preferred Special Technical Operations (STO)/Physical Security (Special Access Programs): with a Security Fundamentals Professional Certification (SFPC) to support the GSSO

Required Clearance:

• TS/SCI required to start
• US citizenship required

SAIC accepts applications on an ongoing basis and there is no deadline.
Covid Policy: SAIC does not require COVID-19 vaccinations or boosters. Customer site vaccination requirements must be followed when work is performed at a customer site.

Overview

SAIC® is a premier Fortune 500® technology integrator focused on advancing the power of technology and innovation to serve and protect our world. Our robust portfolio of offerings across the defense, space, civilian and intelligence markets includes secure high-end solutions in mission IT, enterprise IT, engineering services and professional services. We integrate emerging technology, rapidly and securely, into mission critical operations that modernize and enable critical national imperatives.
We are approximately 24,000 strong; driven by mission, united by purpose, and inspired by opportunities. SAIC is an Equal Opportunity Employer, fostering a culture of diversity, equity and inclusion, which is core to our values and important to attract and retain exceptional talent. Headquartered in Reston, Virginia, SAIC has annual revenues of approximately $7.4 billion. For more information, visit saic.com. For ongoing news, please visit our newsroom.