Administrative Security Specialist

ARES Corporation•Wallops Island, VA

1d•Onsite

About The Position

The Administrative Security Specialist provides security administrative support for NASA range and launch operations under the NASA WRC Contract. The position primarily processes launch customers, contractors, and mission support personnel through NASA IDMAX to facilitate authorized access to NASA facilities. The specialist works with the Range Security Office and Site Special Security Officer (SSO) to support personnel onboarding, physical security administration, and launch-related facility access requirements. The role requires accurate and timely processing of access requests, coordination with NASA sponsors and security personnel, maintenance of related records, and compliance with NASA security policies and contract requirements. The position is on-site at NASA Wallops Flight Facility and may require flexible or extended hours, including evenings and weekends, during launch operations.

Requirements

Previous experience in security administration, physical security, personnel security, or access control.
Working knowledge of NASA IDMAX, including personnel onboarding and access processing.
Must be able to obtain and maintain a U.S. Government Secret security clearance.
Familiarity with personnel access requirements and security procedures within government or controlled-access facilities.
Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
Ability to accurately process personnel information and manage multiple administrative requests.
Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications, including Excel, Outlook, and Word.
Effective written and verbal communication skills.
Ability to work independently and coordinate with security personnel and operational teams.
Ability to meet applicable NASA facility access and background screening requirements.
Must comply with applicable NASA security policies, procedures, and contract requirements.
Must maintain eligibility for required facility access and security clearance throughout employment.

Nice To Haves

Current, active U.S. Government Secret security clearance.
Previous experience supporting NASA or other federal government contracts.
Hands-on experience processing personnel onboarding and access requests in NASA IDMAX.
Experience supporting launch operations, range operations, or mission-related security activities.
Familiarity with NASA physical security procedures and facility access requirements.
Experience coordinating with Range Security Offices and Site Special Security Officers.

Responsibilities

Process launch customers, contractors, and mission support personnel identified on SSO-provided access rosters through NASA IDMAX.
Initiate, coordinate, and track personnel onboarding requests for NASA facility access and scheduled launch operations.
Review personnel information for completeness and accuracy, process access requests, and monitor IDMAX status.
Coordinate with the Range Security Office, SSO, and designated NASA sponsors to facilitate access processing, approvals, and resolution of administrative discrepancies.
Process personnel access updates, renewals, and offboarding actions in IDMAX as directed.
Provide administrative and physical security support for NASA range and launch operations in accordance with established procedures.
Support timely processing of launch personnel ahead of scheduled mission activities.
Identify and communicate IDMAX processing issues, incomplete information, and potential delays to the Range Security Office and SSO.
Maintain accurate records of onboarding, access processing, and related security documentation, and provide status updates as requested.
Support compliance with NASA physical security policies, facility access procedures, and applicable contract requirements while safeguarding sensitive personnel and security information.
Coordinate with security personnel and operational teams to support launch readiness and mission requirements.
Provide security administrative support during extended or nonstandard hours, including evenings and weekends, as required by launch schedules.