Associate Industrial Security Specialist

SciTec•Boulder, CO

7d•Onsite

About The Position

SciTec, a Firefly Aerospace company, is a non-traditional defense contractor that develops advanced technologies for U.S. national security and defense. SciTec is seeking an Industrial Security Specialist for an agile, developing program based in its Boulder, Colorado office. The role provides security insight to program leadership, guides security team members on upcoming program events, and assists with facility compliance. The position requires U.S. citizenship and an active Secret DoD security clearance at the start date, with the ability to obtain a Top Secret clearance. Applicants must obtain and maintain a DoD security clearance; SciTec does not sponsor work visas. The role supports industrial security requirements, including document and media control, audits and self-inspections, classified-material accountability and handling, subcontractor DD254s, security briefings and training, and coordination with government security representatives and the local security team. The stated pay range is $57,000–$74,000 per year.

Requirements

U.S. citizenship; required for employment on the U.S. government contracts and to obtain and maintain a security clearance.
Active Secret DoD security clearance on the start date, with the ability to obtain a TS clearance.
At least 1 year of professional experience supporting a government contract in an industrial security role.
Familiarity with security policy manuals, appropriate ICDs/JAFANs, DoD manuals, and other guiding policy documents.
Ability to work with a high degree of originality, creativity, and initiative, with minimal supervision.
Experience coordinating with and advising program managers, contracting personnel, and program security officers on security requirements, ensuring they are addressed and accurately captured, and that DD254s are staffed and signed by applicable authorities.
Previous DoD contractor experience.
Detail-oriented.
Good verbal and written communication skills.
Ability to stand, walk, climb stairs, and climb ladders.
Ability to lift up to 40 pounds.

Nice To Haves

At least 2 years of prior industrial security experience.
Knowledge of DoD 5200.01 V1-4, ICD 704, ICD 705, and 32 CFR Part 117.
Experience managing NISS, DISS, SC, and similar systems.

Responsibilities

Provide general oversight of assigned security requirements.
Review and maintain security documents and standard operating procedures.
Communicate security requirements to program leadership to support successful program planning.
Assist with enforcing personnel security controls for visitors and uncleared personnel entering the facility.
Conduct periodic self-inspections and implement corrective actions.
Implement local media and document control policies and procedures.
Conduct regular security audits to ensure compliance with established policies, procedures, and quality standards.
Process classified documents and magnetic media and maintain accountability for them.
Review and create subcontractor DD254s.
Ensure classified materials are properly marked and handled and stored in accordance with regulations.
Provide security briefings, training, and security education materials.
Serve as a liaison to government security representatives.
Coordinate with and support the local security team to maintain site compliance.
Perform other duties as assigned.