Federal Security and Compliance Consultant - BES

Matrix Design Group, Inc•,

19h•$90,000 - $100,000•Hybrid

About The Position

Matrix Design Group, Inc., an employee-owned planning, engineering and environmental consulting firm is actively seeking a Federal Security & Compliance Consultant to support our Niceville, FL office. As an employee-owned company we are committed to fostering, cultivating and preserving a culture of diversity, respect and excellence. Our strengths of service, innovation, and skill are a result of that belief. We have a friendly, collegial, cooperative atmosphere and offer a full range of benefits including medical, dental, vision, disability and life insurance; holiday, vacation and sick leave; training and education; 401(k) and an Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP). Matrix employees are encouraged to participate in employee wellness programs, social committees and community outreach programs. We strive to employ highly motivated people with excellent communication and applied problem-solving skills who desire to advance their talents and skills.

Requirements

Travel to client sites, project locations, and federal facilities as required.
Maintain eligibility for access to U.S. Government facilities, systems, and information, including the ability to obtain and maintain a Secret, Top Secret, or higher security clearance when required by contract.
Working knowledge of Department of War security requirements, DD Form 254 coordination, access documentation, VAR processing, and contract security compliance processes.
Understanding of CUI, classified information, PII, proprietary information, and related information safeguarding requirements.
Detail-oriented and reliable in managing security-related documentation, deadlines, records, and coordination with internal teams, subcontractors, clients, and Government representatives.
Ability to maintain discretion, professionalism, and sound judgment when handling sensitive, protected, or security-related information.
Ability to gather stakeholder input and incorporate specialized knowledge into recommendations and proposed solutions.
Ability to collect, organize, and analyze information from databases, scanned documents, surveys, customer feedback, and other sources.
Strong written and oral communication and presentation skills, including the ability to write memos, reports, and briefings for managers, executives, and project stakeholders.
Well-versed in the Microsoft Office suite of products.
Self-directed practitioner with project management and project delivery skills, including the ability to manage competing priorities and deadlines.
Ability to work effectively in a group environment and maintain positive relationships with team members and clients.
Undergraduate or graduate degree in engineering, operations research, data science or related field of study.
Minimum of three (3) years of work-related experience.
Valid driver's license, in conjunction with successfully passing the Company’s MVR screening.

Nice To Haves

Familiarity with CMMC, cybersecurity compliance, information safeguarding practices, and administrative, physical, and technical controls preferred.
Working knowledge of data visualization tools such as Tableau or Power BI a plus.
Preferred experience working with or for the Department of War, including contract security, facility access, CUI handling, CMMC, or related compliance support.

Responsibilities

Serve as a project point of contact for contract security requirements, including DD Form 254 coordination, Department of War security guidance, controlled information handling, and project-specific security procedures.
Coordinate personnel, subcontractor, and facility access requirements for federal facilities, including travel authorization packages, visit authorization requests (VARs), clearance documentation, and other required access records.
Assist with safeguarding Controlled Unclassified Information (CUI), classified information, operationally sensitive information, Personally Identifiable Information (PII), proprietary information, and other protected Government or third-party information in accordance with applicable laws, regulations, contract requirements, and Government direction.
Support Facility Security Officer responsibilities, including personnel security, facility clearance coordination, subcontractor security documentation, and related compliance activities.
Support Cybersecurity Maturity Model Certification (CMMC) and related cybersecurity compliance efforts through documentation, coordination, process tracking, and implementation support.
Research assigned areas or issues and write formal and informal reports that summarize information, analyze alternatives, and support client objectives.
Support project execution by preparing reports, technical documents, presentations, programming documents (e.g., DD1391s), Planning Charrette Reports (PCRs), and other project deliverables.
Meet with clients and their representatives, individually or as part of a team, to present results, resolve issues, answer questions, and maintain positive relationships.
Provide project management assistance, including budgeting, scheduling, organizing teams, prioritizing multiple projects and deadlines, quality assurance, and invoicing.
Support proposal development by drafting approach, schedule, technical, or other content in response to requests for proposals or requests for qualifications.