Security Administrator

Amentum•Chantilly, VA

About The Position

A Security Administrator provides personnel security support to a government customer in a dynamic and challenging environment. The role follows a five-day schedule, eight hours per day, with work hours between 6 a.m. and 6 p.m. Monday through Friday. Administrators are assigned to a primary task team and perform clearance-related and general security administration duties. Applicants must possess an active TS/SCI clearance with polygraph at the time of application. The position requires a high school diploma or equivalent and five years of experience. It is not designated as safety sensitive. The position is based in a typical office environment with no unusual hazards. It involves occasional lifting of up to 20 pounds, constant sitting at a computer terminal, and continuous use of sight, speech, and hearing. The work requires mental alertness, planning and organizing skills, and the ability to meet deadlines. Amentum is a drug-free workplace. Employment is contingent upon successful completion of drug screening, which may include pre-hire screening for marijuana and other federally controlled substances. Employees are also responsible for maintaining a safe work environment, completing applicable training and safety responsibilities, complying with quality policies and customer requirements, and following applicable operational, safety, quality, and environmental procedures and policies.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent.
At least five years of experience.
Must possess TS/SCI clearance with polygraph at the time of application.
Demonstrated high personal integrity and discretion when handling sensitive, personal, and classified case information.
Ability to operate corporate and customer-specific automated systems for case tracking and status reporting.
Understanding of federal rules and regulations governing the clearance process.
Knowledge of and ability to use computer operating systems and tools such as Microsoft Office Suite.
Ability to manage and prioritize multiple task assignments and meet deadlines.
Demonstrated ability to provide on-the-job training to new team members and colleagues.
Ability to perform varied administrative support functions, including records maintenance and updates, data entry, redaction, and protection of personally identifiable information.
Ability to identify complex problems, review related information, evaluate options, and implement solutions.
Ability to use logic and reasoning to assess the strengths and weaknesses of alternative solutions, conclusions, or approaches.
Able to work five days per week, eight hours per day, with hours falling between 6 a.m. and 6 p.m. Monday through Friday.
Employment is contingent upon successful completion of the drug screening process.

Nice To Haves

Three to five years of relevant experience with a high school diploma or equivalent.

Responsibilities

Handle intake and distribution of clearance paperwork.
Enter information into the customer system of record and initiate cases or tasks.
Review paperwork for completeness and content.
Conduct clearance repository and other database checks, and perform clearance verification tasks.
Perform liaison and reciprocity tasks.
Review and redact documents, and manage records.
Perform other security administration tasks as assigned.
Manage and prioritize multiple assignments to meet deadlines, and develop and evaluate solutions to complex problems.
Provide on-the-job training to new team members and colleagues.
Maintain a safe work environment, complete applicable training and safety responsibilities, and comply with quality and operational procedures.