Access Authorization Specialist

Westinghouse Electric Company, LLC•Madison, WI

3d•$20 - $22•Hybrid

About The Position

This is a contract position for an Access Authorization Specialist with a duration of 6 months. The role operates on a hybrid remote/in-office model, requiring 2 days per week at the Madison, PA office, or fully remote if residing more than 50 miles from the worksite. The primary focus is on pre-employment background investigations, ensuring compliance with Westinghouse policies, procedures, and U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC) requirements. The position reports directly to the Access Programs Manager.

Requirements

High School diploma or equivalent
Some college work or additional professional training
Experience with written and verbal communication skills
Experience with Microsoft office
Experience in detailed work
Valid state driver's licenses
Must pass pre-employment and regulatory required background investigations to include criminal, traffic, fingerprint records check, work references, and education history
3 months experience in security, human resources, administration or related field
US Citizen or Permanent Resident Required

Nice To Haves

Will learn and use proprietary databases related to course of work

Responsibilities

Follow established Access Authorization security procedures and any state or federal guidelines.
Interface with employees and non-employees, foreign and domestic, to gather personal and confidential information for background investigations, drug/alcohol test results, and training records to determine trustworthiness and reliability for access authorization.
Review appropriate site criteria and identify qualifications to determine suitability for access authorization using manual or electronic systems.
Create/review files for incoming or existing personnel and prepare appropriate documentation to request unescorted access for individuals working on Westinghouse sites or assignments.
Maintain knowledge of regulatory, customer, and Westinghouse operating procedures and other guidance.
Maintain strict confidentiality and security of all access authorization documentation and files.
Maintain the security and confidentiality of all Security Organization operations and information.