Personnel Security Assistant

MAG Aerospace•Lexington Park, MD

22h•$48,750 - $81,250

About The Position

MAG Aerospace is seeking a highly organized and detail-oriented Program Security Assistant to support security operations for classified programs. The position manages security documentation, conducts compliance activities, and maintains security protocols across multiple security domains. U.S. citizenship is required. The position is contingent on the candidate meeting applicable physical and medical requirements and federal, state, and local requirements. The role supports security documentation and compliance, facility inspections and site assistance, security inquiries and investigations, security education and training, visitor control and badging, courier operations, Top Secret control functions, and security support for tests and demonstrations. It also assesses, develops, and implements security policies and procedures, and provides backup support for Document Control Officer and Security Administrative Assistant positions as needed. The position requires four years of experience in a DoD security environment and a high school diploma or equivalent. The CDSE Security Fundamentals Professional Certification (SFPC) must be obtained within two years after hire and maintained while employed as a Program Security Assistant. A final DoD Top Secret clearance with SCI eligibility and a qualifying investigation completed within the last six years are required. The projected annual compensation range is $48,750 to $81,250. MAG’s Total Rewards offerings include health, life, disability, financial, and retirement benefits, paid leave, professional development, and tuition assistance; eligibility varies by hours worked.

Requirements

Four years of experience in a DoD security environment, such as military, government civilian, or DoD contractor experience.
Working knowledge of security manuals, directives, and Executive orders, including EO 13526, DoD 5220.22-M (NISPOM), ICD 705, DoDM 5200.01 Volumes 1–4, DoDM 5205.07 Volumes 1–4, DoDI 5205.11, and DoD 8500.01.
Proficiency maintaining electronic and physical recordkeeping systems.
Ability to interpret and apply complex security regulations and policies.
Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications, including Word, Excel, and Outlook.
Strong organizational skills and exceptional attention to detail.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
High school diploma or equivalent.
Obtain the CDSE Security Fundamentals Professional Certification (SFPC) within two years after hire and maintain it while employed as a Program Security Assistant.
U.S. citizenship.
Final DoD TOP SECRET clearance with SCI eligibility and a qualifying most recent investigation (SSBI, SBPR, PPR, T5, or T5R) completed within the last six years.
Meet physical and medical requirements as needed for the position and comply with applicable federal, state, and local requirements.

Nice To Haves

Experience with security compliance inspections and audits.
Two years of experience working in a specialized classified environment.
Prior experience in a security support role within classified programs.

Responsibilities

Review security documentation, including SOPs, OPSEC plans, Security Test Plans, Fixed Facility Checklists, and related materials, and provide recommendations.
Maintain electronic and hard-copy facility folders with required accreditation, equipment approval, SOP approval, system security, authorization, appointment, and compliance documentation.
Maintain electronic and hard-copy personnel folders with approved Program Access Requests, training records, and Program Indoctrination Agreements.
Support facility Site Assist Visits and compliance inspections; conduct documented self-inspections, review documentation and office procedures, assist with physical inspections, and provide feedback and recommendations.
Conduct security inquiries, document preliminary inquiry reports with findings and recommendations, evaluate reports from field activities, and develop strategies to reduce recurring security incidents.
Develop and/or administer security education, training, and awareness activities, including indoctrinations, briefings, foreign travel and courier briefings, event-driven briefings, and debriefings; ensure timely training for personnel.
Maintain visitor control and badging systems for Unclassified, Collateral, SAP, and SCI visits; process visit notifications, verify visitor identification and clearance information, prepare and destroy badges, and escort uncleared visitors as required.
Prepare, maintain, and obtain signature approval for Program Office courier credentials.
Perform Top Secret Control Officer and/or Assistant Top Secret Control Officer duties, including inventories of controlled and accountable classified material.
Provide security test and demonstration support, including preparing test plans, test-specific OPSEC plans, transportation and destruction plans, test schedules, and security objectives.
Assess, develop, and implement security policies and procedures to protect classified information.
Provide backup support for Document Control Officer and/or Security Administrative Assistant positions as needed.