Security Analyst

The Tatitlek Corporation•Arlington, VA

1d•Onsite

About The Position

The Security Analyst works with the existing Security team to support program activities and processes. The role supports Department of State programs that protect classified national security information at all classification levels, researches and applies relevant policies and regulations, and provides program, policy, project-management, and administrative support. The analyst works under limited supervision and communicates progress, controversial matters, and developing security issues to the supervisor. The position is performed in an office setting and requires extensive computer and telephone use. The employee must possess or obtain and maintain at least a SECRET clearance, potentially up to TOP SECRET with SCI special access requirements, as requested by the program. Employment is conditional on passing pre-employment drug screening and acceptable reference and background checks.

Requirements

U.S. citizenship is required.
Bachelor’s degree, or nine to eleven years of professional experience accepted in lieu of a degree.
Seven to nine years of specialized experience.
Technical proficiency, specialized experience, and management skills relevant to the project’s statement of work.
Analytical and specialized technical skills to support security project management and agency-wide policy issue responses.
Experience with applicable security requirements, best practices, regulations, and guidelines in the federal civilian sector.
Working knowledge of federal agency security policies and procedures, including NISPOM, Intelligence Community directives, national and international security requirements, and relevant executive orders.
Understanding of and experience-based familiarity with security practices used within DoD agencies.
Knowledge of an Intelligence Community database used to manage eligibility for access to SCI.
Strong communication, problem-solving and analysis, and negotiation skills, and ability to collaborate effectively as part of a team.
Maintain professional currency, competence, and specialized knowledge by keeping abreast of emerging themes and best practices.
Knowledge of analytical and evaluation techniques for planning, scheduling, and managing projects and conducting studies.
Excellent writing skills and command of the English language.
Proficiency with Microsoft Word, PowerPoint, and Excel.
Must possess or obtain and maintain a minimum SECRET clearance; the role may require TOP SECRET clearance with SCI special access requirements.
Must pass pre-employment drug screening and have acceptable reference and background check results.
Must be able to see, hear, and speak; lift objects weighing up to 20 pounds; sit for extended periods; and use a personal computer and typical peripheral devices.

Nice To Haves

Three years of direct government contracting experience at the task or project management level.
Applicable industry certification.
Department of State experience.

Responsibilities

Support Department of State programs protecting classified national security information at all classification levels and in accordance with applicable handling caveats.
Research, interpret, and apply subject-matter policies and regulations, including the Foreign Affairs Manual, Foreign Affairs Handbook, and applicable national guidance.
Support management decision-making, recommend policy updates, and promote administrative improvements.
Meet with management to help establish project priorities.
Determine priorities for evaluations and conduct or coordinate evaluations of administrative activities for effectiveness, efficiency, and compliance with guidelines.
Assist with program-planning information and develop policies, procedures, and criteria for implementing national directives and Department requirements.
Help identify and analyze processing trends and problem areas and develop methods to ensure timely, effective program activities.
Conduct or direct analysis of policy issues affecting an assigned department or project.
Analyze how guidelines apply to specific circumstances and work with upper-level management on regulatory or procedural changes.
Review, maintain, and update team desk procedures and standard operating procedures as policies and processes change.
Prepare, track, and update reports on specialized projects using databases and applicable process histories.
Document, present, and justify program recommendations; draft or review policies; and suggest improvements to department goals, planning, and activities.
Follow up on implementation of recommendations.
Update schedule information and forecast project progress.
Communicate program and administrative policies and procedures and assist with training as needed.
Communicate with Department of State personnel at all levels and external federal agencies.
Perform assigned program security support tasks under limited supervision and in accordance with agency policies and security regulations.
Inform the supervisor about progress, potentially controversial matters, and developing security issues with possible adverse implications.