Associate Security Specialist

Advanced Acoustic Concepts, LLC•North Union Township, PA

2d•Onsite

About The Position

Advanced Acoustic Concepts, LLC, a wholly owned subsidiary of Thales Defense & Security Inc., is seeking an Associate Security Specialist for its Lemont Furnace, Pennsylvania site in the Uniontown area. The role assists with oversight and implementation of Special Security Agreement (SSA) requirements, company security policies and procedures, and site-level physical security programs and activities. The specialist supports routine administration of government and company industrial security programs, facility and Secure Lab security operations, compliance, personnel and physical security procedures, and related documentation. The role may also support IT security, conduct security briefings, assist with investigations, maintain security education programs, and serve as an Assistant Facility Security Officer at smaller cleared facilities. It also includes guard-related duties and may include facility operations tasks. The position is described as onsite and full-time. The company offers a 9/80 work schedule, with every other Friday off, subject to applicable policies and plans.

Requirements

Associate’s degree or equivalent industrial or physical security training.
Ability to communicate effectively with peers and other functions.
Excellent attention to detail and accurate record-keeping skills.
Ability to interpret current government regulations and procedures.
Demonstrated ability to work well with customers, peers, and management.
Strong time management skills.
Ability to handle and manage confidential documents, data, and information.
Intermediate or advanced experience with Microsoft Office Suite and SharePoint.

Responsibilities

Assist with and execute routine administration of Department of Defense, Department of Energy, or other industrial security programs to ensure compliance with government and company policies and procedures.
Support Security management with Secure Lab and other facility security operations and compliance, including entry points and physical access, reception, clearances, documentation, packages and mail shipments, and debriefings.
Monitor security procedures and ensure compliance with personnel, physical, and administrative security systems and procedures.
May support IT security programs, initiatives, and requirements.
May conduct security briefings and maintain security education programs.
Assist in gathering information for investigations into losses and security violations.
Ensure classified and/or confidential information is destroyed in accordance with policies and procedures.
Assist in revising procedures manuals and may interface with outside agencies.
May serve as Assistant Facility Security Officer (AFSO) at smaller Defense Security Service-cleared facilities.
Support, communicate, reinforce, and defend the organization's mission, values, and culture.
Perform guard-related duties, including badge preparation and disbursement, identification verification, and security checks.
May perform facility operations tasks.
Perform other tasks as assigned.