Area Security Officer (ASO)

Amentum•Chantilly, VA

About The Position

Area Security Specialists provide a full range of physical and personnel security support to a government customer in a dynamic environment. The role responds to security requirements, maintains appropriate contract relationships, and provides daily support, policy guidance, and coordination for personnel supporting customer missions and operating in customer facilities. The position requires a bachelor’s degree in any discipline or equivalent additional experience, at least two years serving as a Company Security Officer, and an active TS/SCI with Polygraph clearance at the time of application. The work is performed in a typical office environment and includes continuous computer use, document review, communication, and mental alertness. Occasional lifting of up to 20 pounds is required. Employees are expected to uphold Amentum’s safety, quality, and procedure-compliance standards. Employment is contingent on successful completion of drug screening, which may include screening for marijuana and other federally controlled substances.

Requirements

Knowledge of basic office automation tools, including Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook.
Familiarity with security and cover relationships across varying contract classification levels.
Knowledge of ICD 704 and ICD 705.
Working knowledge of badging systems.
Experience processing special badge requests, including ID cards and photo badges.
Hands-on knowledge of troubleshooting vaults and access-control issues.
Bachelor’s degree in any discipline, or equivalent additional experience of at least two years.
At least two years of experience serving as a Company Security Officer (CSO).
Must possess a TS/SCI clearance with Polygraph at the time of application.
Must be able to work under deadlines and possess planning and organizing skills.
Must comply with company drug and alcohol policies and successfully complete drug screening.

Nice To Haves

Three to five years of experience providing customer security support.
High personal integrity and the ability to discreetly handle sensitive, personal, and classified information.
Three to five years of experience troubleshooting vaults and access-control issues.
Ability to work in a dynamic and challenging environment.
Five years of experience processing special badge requests, including ID cards and photo badges.
Five years of experience providing security support.
One year of experience in customer space.
Two or more years of adjudication experience.

Responsibilities

Provide physical and personnel security support to a government customer.
Respond to security requirements and maintain appropriate contract relationships.
Provide daily support, policy guidance, and coordination for personnel supporting customer missions and operating in customer facilities.
Troubleshoot vaults and access-control issues.
Process special badge requests, including ID cards and photo badges.
Complete applicable safety training and fulfill self-aid/buddy-aid responsibilities; participate in emergency response tasks and safety committees or teams as appropriate.
Perform job activities in compliance with Amentum quality policies, quality-system documents, customer contracts, and applicable operational, safety, quality, and environmental procedures.