Industrial Security Specialist - 1620

SARA Inc • Colorado Springs, CO

2d • $58,000 - $70,000 • Onsite

About The Position

Scientific Applications & Research Associates, Inc. (SARA) is seeking a talented, motivated, and experienced Industrial Security Specialist for their Colorado Springs location. This role offers the opportunity to grow and learn alongside engineers, physicists, and technicians on long-standing and new programs. The Industrial Security Specialist will support the Facility Security Officer (FSO) in enforcing regulatory guidelines and established policies, including company procedures, contractual requirements, 32 CFR Part 117 (NISPOM), DoD Manuals, and Intelligence Community Directives (ICDs).

Requirements

• High School Diploma or equivalent
• 3 – 4 years of experience in cleared DoD environments (or relevant education/certification in lieu of experience)
• CDSE FSO Program Management Curriculum
• Familiarity with 32 CFR Part 117 (NISPOM), DoD manuals, and Intelligence Community Directives (ICDs)
• Ability to maintain confidentiality and safeguard sensitive information
• Strong verbal and written communication skills
• Process improvement skills
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office
• US Citizen with active Secret clearance and the ability to maintain clearance
• May require light physical effort involving standing, sitting and use of hands while performing duties, carrying or lifting up to 50 pounds
• Working environment is indoor, moderately quiet, reasonably clean, well-lighted and well-ventilated; moderate physical hazards may exist

Nice To Haves

• 4 – 5 years of relevant experience
• Active Top Secret clearance
• AFSO or Industrial Security Specialist experience
• Proficiency utilizing DISS, NBIS, and SWFT

Responsibilities

• Assist the FSO in managing all aspects of the Industrial Security Program
• Conduct employee onboarding and maintain personnel security (PERSEC) records
• Utilize Defense Information System for Security (DISS), National Background Investigations Services (NBIS), and Secure Web Fingerprint Transmissions (SWFT) for clearance processing
• Conduct security awareness training, briefings, and debriefings
• Manage visit authorization requests (VARs) and support meetings
• Comply with NISPOM and SEAD 3 reporting requirements
• Safeguard classified materials: proper handling, storage, transmission, and destruction
• Support the Insider Threat Program and incident management
• Investigate and document security violations and mitigation efforts
• Identify deficiencies and apply corrective or preventative actions
• Support annual security education training and awareness (SETA) program compliance
• Participate in self-inspections, security compliance inspections, and audits
• Oversee media lifecycle management
• Conduct inventory reconciliation ensuring accuracy and accountability
• Assist with visitor and access control
• Manage standard form 701s, 702s, and related facility documentation
• Cover reception desk as needed
• Collaborate effectively with intercompany personnel, DCSA reps, and customers
• Assist with build-out of an ICD-705 compliant facility
• Participate in on-call rotation
• Other duties as required

Benefits

• Medical, dental, vision, disability and life insurance; and other supplemental programs
• A generous PTO program (vacation, sick, holiday)
• Tuition & certification reimbursement
• Flexible work schedules
• Discretionary Employee bonuses
• 401(k) match/profit sharing
• Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP)

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: High school or GED