Security Analyst I

Nakupuna Companies•Alexandria, VA

12d•Onsite

About The Position

Nakupuna Companies is seeking a full-time Security Analyst to provide security analysis, program support, administrative coordination, and customer service across security functions while supporting the Department of War. The role involves interpreting Federal and DoW security policies, managing high-volume security actions, maintaining accurate records and data, and preparing reports and briefings for Government stakeholders. This is a full-time, on-site position performed primarily at the Mark Center and other Government locations in the National Capital Region, including the Pentagon and Crystal City. Contractor personnel may be asked to work at alternate Government locations during emergencies and emergency exercises. The position requires the ability to maintain an active TOP SECRET/SCI security clearance and U.S. citizenship. The projected annual compensation is $75,000 to $90,000.

Requirements

Working knowledge of Federal and DoW security policies, procedures, and compliance requirements across one or more security disciplines.
Ability to research and interpret policy, evaluate compliance, identify process gaps, and develop practical recommendations.
Experience managing high-volume transactions, shared mailboxes, customer requests, trackers, and competing deadlines accurately and responsively.
Strong analytical and data-management skills, including compiling metrics, conducting trend analysis, and translating findings into clear reports and presentations.
Excellent written, verbal, briefing, proofreading, and client-facing communication skills, including experience interacting with Government leaders and stakeholders.
Sound judgment, discretion, attention to detail, and ability to appropriately handle sensitive security information.
Proficiency in Microsoft Office products, including Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint, and SharePoint.
Ability to work independently and collaboratively as part of an integrated Government-contractor team.
Three years of relevant experience in security analysis, security program support, or a related field.
Ability to maintain an active TOP SECRET/SCI security clearance.
U.S. citizenship.

Nice To Haves

Experience with DISS, computerized access-control systems, Learning Management Systems, SIPRNet, or other security databases and tools.
Bachelor's degree from an accredited university or college.
Experience supporting DoW or another Federal agency.

Responsibilities

Collaborate with Government program leads to plan, track, and document security projects and deliverables supporting agency goals.
Contribute to project plans, monthly status reports, quarterly In Progress Reviews, performance metrics, and executive-level updates on project status, staffing, risks, issues, and recommended actions.
Analyze DoW security policies and internal procedures to assess compliance, interpret requirements, identify potential impacts, and recommend process or performance improvements.
Research security-related issues through policy reviews, examination of existing records, and database queries; prepare recommendations, policy interpretations, reports, presentations, and supporting documentation.
Support high-volume customer service for security requests, including SIPRNet token, facility access, badge, and Visit Access Request actions; communicate with customers and track requests through completion.
Manage and monitor shared security mailbox traffic and compile weekly, end-of-month, and monthly metrics on request volume, action type, status, completion time, trends, and other performance indicators.
Support personnel security in-processing and out-processing, including transaction tracking and entries in DISS or a successor system.
Assist Government-led inquiries into potential security incidents by coordinating interviews, preparing reports, maintaining documentation, and tracking actions through closure.
Maintain accurate information in security-related systems, including access-control databases, DISS, security rosters, eligibility and access records, SCI records, and accreditation documentation.
Prepare analyses and briefings for Government program leads, senior management, stakeholders, and executive leadership concerning security program performance, compliance, risks, and emerging issues.
Support records management, Mission Assurance, Continuity of Operations site relocation, and related activities in accordance with applicable DoW, GSA, and NARA requirements.
Support Operations Security and Controlled Unclassified Information programs by coordinating meetings, agendas, minutes, presentations, training sessions, focus groups, research, and governance documentation.
Assist with implementing and maintaining security procedures, checklists, process controls, document-handling practices, and records-destruction activities as directed by Government program leads.
Support the annual Information Security Assistance Visit self-inspection program, including scheduling, site visits, improvement recommendations, reports, metrics, trend analyses, and senior-leadership briefing materials for an estimated 20 to 30 visits annually.
Support security education and awareness by updating the Learning Management System and training requirements, preparing and delivering approximately five to 10 courses annually, and reporting training compliance.
Prepare country-specific risk assessments and foreign travel briefings for approximately 400 overseas travelers annually.
Support SCI and collateral facility requirements for more than 100 secure facilities, including accreditation documentation, physical security inspections, vulnerability identification, mitigation recommendations, and customer assistance in achieving DoW compliance.