Junior Security Specialist

American Systems • Quantico, VA

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About The Position

AMERICAN SYSTEMS is an employee-owned federal government contractor supporting national priority programs through our strategic solutions in the areas of Information Technology, Test & Evaluation, Program Mission Support, Engineering & Analysis, and Training. We are looking for a Junior Security Specialist with demonstrated experience supporting DoD requirements to join our team at Quantico, VA. Perform clerical and administrative duties in support of security procedures and requirements. Process mail for distribution; receive and return telephone calls; prepare correspondence; create reports; type and prepare documents; perform data entry; receive and process new cases (Notifications of Incoming Personnel; Congressional and SCI nominations) Performs database queries using PERSEC, JCAVS, and the DCII; prints reports/results; retrieves case files; makes appropriate database entries; prints case worksheets; and provides case file to the appropriate government specialist or contractor. Destroys confidential documents. Processes security documents and visit requests. Sends, receives, and processes confidential and classified materials. Sets up and maintains files. Coordinates classified reproductions. Maintains security precautions and performs a variety of complex clerical tasks.

Requirements

• High School diploma.
• Active TS clearance with SCI eligibility
• U.S. Citizenship Required for the purposes of obtaining/holding a U.S. security clearance
• One (1) to three (3) years of relevant experience.
• Excellent communication and organizational skills.
• Possess an analytical mindset with effective problem-solving skills.

Responsibilities

• Perform clerical and administrative duties in support of security procedures and requirements.
• Process mail for distribution
• Receive and return telephone calls
• Prepare correspondence
• Create reports
• Type and prepare documents
• Perform data entry
• Receive and process new cases (Notifications of Incoming Personnel; Congressional and SCI nominations)
• Performs database queries using PERSEC, JCAVS, and the DCII
• Prints reports/results
• Retrieves case files
• Makes appropriate database entries
• Prints case worksheets
• Provides case file to the appropriate government specialist or contractor
• Destroys confidential documents
• Processes security documents and visit requests
• Sends, receives, and processes confidential and classified materials
• Sets up and maintains files
• Coordinates classified reproductions
• Maintains security precautions and performs a variety of complex clerical tasks.

Benefits

• AMERICAN SYSTEMS provides for the welfare of its employees and their dependents through a comprehensive benefits program by offering healthcare benefits, paid leave, retirement plans, insurance programs, and education and training assistance.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED
• Number of Employees: 501-1,000 employees