Acquisition Security Representative

Bering Straits Native Corp•Colorado Springs, CO

About The Position

The Acquisition Security Representative serves as an Activity Security Representative (ASR), supporting government and contractor personnel across personnel, physical, information, industrial, and operations security. The role administers security records and clearance processes, supports classified facilities and events, delivers security education, and helps ensure compliance with applicable government and organizational requirements. The position is contingent upon award of contract and has no supervisory responsibilities. The role is primarily performed in government offices, secure facilities, and classified work environments, including collateral and SCI environments. It involves regular interaction with military personnel, government civilians, contractors, and security professionals. The schedule is full-time, with occasional extended hours to support inspections, exercises, audits, incident responses, or mission requirements. The employee must be able to obtain required facility and system access, comply with government and company security policies, and may require access to information up to the Top Secret/SCI level. Applicants will be notified by email or phone within ten business days regarding application status. Employment is conditional on passing a pre-employment drug screening and acceptable background check results; applicable contract clearance and military installation access requirements must also be met.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Security Management, Criminal Justice, Intelligence Studies, Business Administration, Information Systems, or a related field; additional years of relevant experience may substitute for education requirements.
At least 3 years of experience in personnel security, physical security, industrial security, information security, or related security disciplines.
Experience supporting DoD, Intelligence Community, Federal Government, or defense contractor security programs.
Experience maintaining security records and administering personnel security programs.
Knowledge of classified information handling and safeguarding requirements.
Experience conducting security briefings, training, or awareness activities.
Familiarity with security databases, visitor management systems, and personnel clearance tracking systems.
Demonstrated ability to interpret and apply government security regulations and guidance.
Strong written and verbal communication skills.
Ability to work independently while managing multiple priorities and deadlines.
Must be eligible to obtain and maintain a Top Secret security clearance.
Knowledge of DoD security policies, procedures, and directives.
Understanding of personnel, information, physical, and industrial security programs.
Knowledge of classified information control and safeguarding procedures.
Ability to prepare reports, correspondence, security documentation, and briefings.
Strong organizational and record-management skills; discretion and confidentiality when handling sensitive information.
Strong analytical, problem-solving, and critical-thinking skills.
Ability to communicate effectively with personnel at all organizational levels and collaborate with others.
Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite and security management software applications.
Knowledge of organizational procedures and workflows, customer service practices, data privacy and confidentiality principles, and relevant technologies such as Microsoft 365 or communication platforms.
Time-management and prioritization skills, attention to detail, and ability to produce accurate work.
Must maintain a constant state of mental alertness and be capable of obtaining required facility and system access.
Must pass a pre-employment drug screening and have acceptable background check results; as applicable, must obtain and maintain required clearance levels and be able to obtain access to military installations.
Must be able to sit and work at a computer workstation for extended periods; frequently review and process detailed security documentation; conduct facility inspections and move through office, secure, and operational environments; and communicate effectively in meetings, briefings, and training sessions.
Must occasionally lift up to 20 pounds and travel to supported locations and facilities as required.

Nice To Haves

Current Top Secret security clearance is preferred; active Top Secret clearance with SCI eligibility is listed as preferred.
Completion of DoD Security Fundamentals Professional Certification (SFPC) or Security Asset Protection Professional Certification (SAPPC).
Experience supporting SCI, SAP, Special Operations, or Intelligence Community environments.
Experience supporting government security inspections and compliance reviews.
Prior experience as an Activity Security Representative, Unit Security Manager, Facility Security Officer, or Security Specialist.
Knowledge of ICD 705, SCIF operations, and secure communications procedures.
Experience supporting government contracting activities and classified contract administration.
Familiarity with OPSEC, COMSEC, TEMPEST, and Insider Threat programs.

Responsibilities

Serve as an Activity Security Representative supporting government and contractor personnel in personnel, physical, information, industrial, and operations security.
Administer and maintain personnel security records, clearance tracking, visit requests, indoctrinations, debriefings, and access rosters.
Process, review, and maintain security documentation in accordance with DoW, Service, and local security directives.
Coordinate and support classified meetings, conferences, briefings, and secure facility operations.
Conduct security education, training, and awareness programs for assigned personnel.
Perform self-inspections, security audits, and compliance reviews to assess adherence to applicable regulations and policies.
Assist with classified material control, accountability, transmission, destruction, and storage requirements.
Manage visitor control procedures and support access authorization processing for classified and sensitive facilities.
Investigate and document security incidents, violations, and inquiries; prepare reports and corrective-action recommendations.
Support SCI, SAP, and collateral security programs as required.
Maintain databases and records relating to personnel security investigations, clearance actions, and security training.
Coordinate with government security managers, unit leadership, contracting personnel, and external security agencies.
Provide security briefings and guidance on classified handling procedures, marking requirements, and information protection.
Assist in developing and implementing security policies, operating instructions, and standard operating procedures.
Ensure compliance with NISP, Intelligence Community, DoD, and organizational security requirements.