Security Support Specialist

Amentum is seeking a Security Support Specialist in Springfield, VA to provide support in maintaining an effective and comprehensive Information, Personnel, Physical, and Industrial security program. Responsible for the management of personnel security clearances for a Sensitive Compartmented Information Facility (SCIF) in support of a government contract. Supports the government security specialist on SCI matters. Provide support on matters involving the processing and protection of Sensitive Compartmented Information (SCI) security clearances.
Main Responsibilities

• Conducting comprehensive reviews of: DISS (Defense Information System for Security), soon to be NBIS (National Background Investigation Services), Defense Central Index of Investigations checks in association with JAFAN 6/4 requirements.
• Provide support to personnel clearance actions and on issues of personnel eligibility and "need-to- know" factors within the organization.
• Maintain specific program guidance relative to security disciplines and ensure the complete protection of all sensitive program components.
• Support all unit personnel security education and training programs.
• Support compliance with directives, regulations, and operational instructions that enforce national level and DoD policy and guidance regarding the administration and maintenance of SCI.
• Support the coordination of unit personnel security background issues with national and local law enforcement agencies, the Office of Special Investigations, the Federal Bureau of Investigation, and the Defense Security Service.
• Support the implementation and administration of local procedures for processing requests for security clearances for military, civilian, and industry personnel. Initiate request for personnel security accesses consistent with directives.
• Ensure that requests for security clearances are screened and verified, and that all necessary forms and documentation have been completed before processing for clearances. Request security clearance approvals from AAA (Access Approval Authority). Monitor DISS (soon to be NBIS) security database for clearance status updates.

Other Duties Include:

• Schedule personnel for interviews and indoctrinations into SCI.
• Compose and maintain personnel security files with relevant information pertaining to SCI clearances.
• Prepare Transfer-in-Status (TIS) clearance messages for personnel requiring access at gaining/losing units.
• Implement appropriate SCI standards as well as provide thorough briefings on local procedures.
• Provide guidance on appropriate classification of information, to include document as well as visual aid/slide show review.
• Support Government investigations of security violations and identify appropriate corrective actions.
• Coordinate courier duties and perform escort duties.
• Coordinate incoming/outgoing visit request and maintain annual visit notification requests.
• Maintain records and inventories of badges and keys/codes.
• Perform ancillary day-to-day security activities pertaining to facility security to include but not limited to lock-up and changing cipher combinations.
• Support the Management of the JPRA billet program.
• Responsible for updating JADE (Joint Access Database Environment) with change in status of cleared personnel.
• Prepare written reports of facility surveys and inspections.
• Create, configure, operate, and maintain a badging system for employee and visitor facility access badges.
• Support the organizations Communication Security (COMSEC) program.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Must have an Active Top-Secret clearance with SCI access; applicant must maintain clearance in active status. Clearance investigation close or Continuous Evaluation (CE) date must be no more than 4 years 6 months at the time of application. Note: US Citizenship is required to maintain an Active US Government Clearance
• Minimum 5 years' experience in personnel security regulations, policies, and programs. A general overall knowledge of personnel security concepts, methods, practices, and procedures as is required for daily management of SCI billet program.
• Minimum 5 years of comprehensive experience and practical knowledge of SCI Security Principles and Procedures. Active Security Professional Education Development (SPED) certification.
• Operational experience with DISS (soon to be NBIS) to perform day to day taskings such as processing visit access requests, updating personnel access, and initiating an investigation.
• In-depth knowledge of building, accrediting, and managing SCIFs across various government agencies. Ability to prepare Fixed Facility Checklists for client.
• Extensive knowledge and experience with JAFAN 6/4 (Personnel Security, May 06), National Industrial Security Program Operating Manual (NISPOM), Information Security Oversight Office (ISOO).
• Experience with confidentiality requirements related to sensitive personal information, clearance investigations, OSI files, as well as the procedures, which must be followed to protect the information.
• Thorough understanding of security training concepts, programs, procedures, and practices that aid and assist program managers in complying with established security programs in accordance with JAFAN Series.
• May be required to travel by civilian aircraft in performance of temporary duty.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Excellent interpersonal skills and ability to work in a team environment as well as to work solo.
• Former military or familiarity with Special Operations, Personnel Recovery (PR) and/or Intelligence community's recovery efforts.
• COMSEC team member.
• Excellent oral, written, and interpersonal communication skills, both in person, via telephone, and VTC. The candidate must be able to speak and write clearly, concisely, and coherently.
• Excellent analytical, organizational, and troubleshooting skills.
• A thorough knowledge of MS Office software, especially Word and Excel.
• Experience working with COMSEC and managing COMSEC accounts.
• Experience in the administrative process to protect the security of SCI in the workplace and the sensitivity of information contained in personnel security records.
• Experience writing, interpreting, and enforcing security Standard Operating Procedures, OPSEC and Emergency Action plans.

Working Conditions

• The job is performed in a general office or comparable working area; occasional distractions, such as noise, interruptions, or congested work area.
• This position is drug-testing position. The incumbent is: (a) to refrain from use of illegal drugs and (b) if requested, submit to urinalysis testing.

Service Contract Act (SCA) Compensation & Benefits:
This is an hourly, overtime-eligible position that falls under the Service Contract Act (SCA). In accordance with the Health and Welfare provisions of the SCA, and in addition to your base hourly rate, you may be eligible to receive an additional health and welfare payment for each hour you work to ensure compliance with the minimums set forth by the act. The amount you are entitled to receive will vary depending upon the fringe benefits you select now and in the future.
Amentum is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. Our hiring practices provide equal opportunity for employment without regard to race, religion, color, sex, gender, national origin, age, United States military veteran's status, ancestry, sexual orientation, marital status, family structure, medical condition including genetic characteristics or information, veteran status, or mental or physical disability so long as the essential functions of the job can be performed with or without reasonable accommodation, or any other protected category under federal, state, or local law.
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