AUKUS Security Specialist

KMS Solutions, LLC• Washington Navy Yard, DC, US, NC

7d•$95,000 - $115,000•Onsite

About The Position

The AUKUS Security Specialist provides comprehensive security, foreign disclosure, and access management support to the NAVSEA AUKUS program within AUKUS Integration & Acquisition. The role coordinates personnel security, physical security, foreign national processing, classified material handling, and compliance with U.S. and partner-nation security requirements. The specialist supports a high-visibility, multinational defense program and works with the AUKUS Information Systems Security Manager (ISSM) and Security Manager. The position is 100% onsite at the Washington Navy Yard, with limited situational telework potentially allowed. The typical workday is eight hours, with some flexibility subject to supervisor concurrence. The employee must be available during core hours determined by the contract or location and account for the required hours in a pay period to maintain full-time status. Travel of up to 10% may be required, including CONUS travel and potential OCONUS travel. The job operates in a professional office environment and routinely uses standard office equipment. The employee must be able to lift up to 20 pounds and meet the described communication, movement, and handling demands. There is no supervisory responsibility. The position requires the ability to obtain and/or maintain a Secret DoD security clearance and required access to worksite locations; security clearances may only be granted to U.S. citizens. Candidates must be legally authorized to work in the United States at the time of hire and throughout employment.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in a related discipline.
At least 5 years of experience in security supporting DoD programs.
Experience with DISS.
Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications, including Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook.
Strong understanding of DoD and NAVSEA security policies, personnel security, and classified material handling requirements.
Excellent interpersonal, communication, and customer-service skills, with the ability to collaborate effectively with U.S. and foreign partners.
Ability to exercise sound judgment, maintain discretion, and handle sensitive information appropriately.
Strong organizational skills and ability to manage multiple concurrent security actions in a fast-paced environment.
Ability to interpret policy, develop procedures, and recommend improvements to enhance security compliance.
Ability to obtain and/or maintain a Secret DoD security clearance and required access to worksite locations; security clearances may only be granted to U.S. citizens.
Legally authorized to work in the United States at the time of hire and throughout employment.
Ability to travel CONUS, with potential OCONUS travel; travel up to 10% may be required.
Ability to lift up to 20 pounds.

Nice To Haves

Experience working with foreign embassies, foreign visit requests, and distinguished visitors.
Familiarity with NAVSEA security systems.

Responsibilities

Serve as the AUKUS Security Representative, validate security requirements with the AUKUS ISSM and Security Manager, support foreign national badging and access requests, and verify personnel clearances.
Manage daily DISS actions, including clearance validations, visit requests, clearance upgrades, and requests for information coordination for AUKUS program personnel.
Administer physical access systems; process badge and alarm-panel requests; and maintain access and alarm rosters aligned with NAVSEA Security master lists.
Validate and process NAVSEA SAARs for NIPR and SIPR access and DD-5510 Contractor Access Requests.
Maintain secure areas and classified storage controls; manage GSA container inventories and lock and custodian assignments; and implement combination changes and SF-700 end-of-day procedures.
Process Foreign Visit Requests and Defense Security/Visitor Security submissions in accordance with the Foreign Clearance Guide.
Disseminate security training material, track training compliance, and provide instructional support to the workforce.
Coordinate and route high-level visit requests, including Congressional, Executive, and DoD leadership visits, for required approvals; support visitor escort and badging processes.
Draft, refine, and implement security procedures and program SOPs to support expansion of AUKUS I&A operations.
Maintain personnel security tracking tools, conduct periodic audits, and submit accurate personnel reports.