Security Assistant

KIHOMAC•Hanscom AFB, MA

17h•Onsite

About The Position

Provide technical advice and security support to multiple collateral programs and where specifically called for, SCI programs within the directorate. Maintain an effective working relationship with Information Protection (IP) leads, program managers, contracting officers and anyone else as needed to ensure a standardized and accurate protection integration focus throughout the acquisition and sustainment life cycle of directorate programs. Develop and write Operations Security (OPSEC) plans, transition plans, emergency action plans, transportation plans and any other security documents as needed for the customer. Review program documentation for public release, to include ensuring CUI has proper markings, classifications and distribution statements per DoD and AF guidance and provide accurate feedback to IP Leads about document disposition ability. Provide classification guidance and assistance for all collateral and SCI (where needed) programs. Advise on counterintelligence threats and trends to assist unit and program assigned personnel. Assist with development of Security Classification Guides, Program Protection Plans, Security Operating Procedures (SOP), DD Form 254s and other key acquisition/security program documents as directed by the IP lead. Provide classification reviews of inbound and outbound correspondence. Prepare, process, and distribute (ship and receive) inbound/outbound classified mail that is integrated with a singular government accountable mailing program. Prepare classified packages, courier forms and maintain receipt records of such dispatches. Perform destruction of classified materials and CUI. Provide reproduction support for classified materials both paper or in electronic format. Review, track, and monitor security clearance via Defense Information System for Security (DISS) to ensure all personnel are properly accounted for along with compliance with applicable personnel security standards. Ensure personnel security clearances are kept current and access is verified prior to allowing access to classified material. Ensure any specific collateral access set is either processed or staged for IP lead to process (i.e. North Atlantic Treaty Organization, Formerly Restricted Data/Restricted Data/Critical Nuclear Weapon Design Information access requirements). This also includes identifying any missing SF-312/Non-Disclosure Agreements and alerting IP lead of missing annotations as required. Prepare, process, and/or review Visitor Access Request (VAR) for accuracy and access eligibility. Ensure smooth access ability is given to our personnel by ensuring visit certifications are received timely and accurately by receiving units. Research, process, file, and maintain inbound and outbound VAR notices. Input foreign visit and foreign contacts in DISS when self-report is received. Coordinate with IP lead/ IP Personnel Security Office with initiation of Electronic Questionnaires for Investigation (e-QIPS)/Standard Form 86 for military and government civilian employees assigned to their respective work center. Support IP lead/ IP Personal Security Office with military and government civilian fingerprinting for new and upgrade clearance request. Prepare inspection materials, and create Management Internal Control Toolset(MICT) and / or other inspection platform artifacts, as directed, in coordination with the IP Lead. Conduct effective entry and exit inspections along with any other random anti-terrorism measures as directed by unit, installation or higher-level anti-terrorism authority. Maintain facility access control, to include visitor control/escorting and access badge creation, issuing and tracking. Perform data entry to the security system database. Follow and enforce the Government’s standard operating procedures or Operating Instructions. Assume duties and responsibilities of Communications Security Responsible Officers or Secure Voice Responsible Officers in accordance with applicable regulations or instructions and as needed by the IP lead. Assume duties and responsibilities of alternate equipment custodian, as required. Provide security support to Classified Processing Areas (CAP) or Secure Work Areas (SWA). Support monitoring and projects for secure spaces and operate secure VTC systems. Assist with alarm operations, including setting, testing, coordinating maintenance, and updating alarm response materials. Support classified meetings and all related security requirements. Contribute to security awareness and education programs by creating or updating presentations, brochures, and posters, and delivering briefings as needed. Perform miscellaneous administrative support as assigned by the Contractor site lead or IP lead. Other duties as assigned.

Requirements

3+ years of experience in a related field in a DoD environment
Demonstrable understanding of counterintelligence threats and trends
Familiarity with security policy/manuals and the appropriate DoD and Air Force directives, manuals and instructions
Familiarity with DISS
Basic knowledge of the DD Form 254 and its incorporation in the Air Force acquisition process
Demonstrated maturity and ability in handling sensitive information with discretion and sound judgment
Must be willing to travel within organization’s direct area of responsibility
Must be willing to adapt to contingency schedule if required by unit in unusual cases of emergency or critical mission support need
Must be able to identify classified documents/information, and know proper safeguarding
Must complete all required security training in accordance with DoD and Air Force regulations
Understanding of cloud-based classified systems and connections is preferred
Must be a US citizen
Must have an active Secret clearance

Nice To Haves

Bachelor’s Degree preferred
Understanding of cloud-based classified systems and connections is preferred

Responsibilities

Provide technical advice and security support to multiple collateral programs and SCI programs.
Maintain effective working relationships with Information Protection (IP) leads, program managers, and contracting officers.
Develop and write Operations Security (OPSEC) plans, transition plans, emergency action plans, transportation plans, and other security documents.
Review program documentation for public release, ensuring proper markings, classifications, and distribution statements.
Provide classification guidance and assistance for collateral and SCI programs.
Advise on counterintelligence threats and trends.
Assist with the development of Security Classification Guides, Program Protection Plans, Security Operating Procedures (SOP), and DD Form 254s.
Provide classification reviews of inbound and outbound correspondence.
Prepare, process, and distribute inbound/outbound classified mail.
Prepare classified packages, courier forms, and maintain receipt records.
Perform destruction of classified materials and CUI.
Provide reproduction support for classified materials.
Review, track, and monitor security clearances via Defense Information System for Security (DISS).
Ensure personnel security clearances are current and access is verified.
Process collateral access sets and identify missing SF-312/Non-Disclosure Agreements.
Prepare, process, and/or review Visitor Access Requests (VAR).
Ensure timely and accurate receipt of visit certifications.
Research, process, file, and maintain inbound and outbound VAR notices.
Input foreign visit and foreign contacts in DISS.
Coordinate with IP lead/IP Personnel Security Office for initiation of e-QIPS/SF-86.
Support IP lead/IP Personal Security Office with military and government civilian fingerprinting.
Prepare inspection materials and create MICT or other inspection platform artifacts.
Conduct entry and exit inspections and random anti-terrorism measures.
Maintain facility access control, including visitor control/escorting and access badge management.
Perform data entry to the security system database.
Follow and enforce Government's standard operating procedures or Operating Instructions.
Assume duties of Communications Security Responsible Officers or Secure Voice Responsible Officers.
Assume duties of alternate equipment custodian.
Provide security support to Classified Processing Areas (CAP) or Secure Work Areas (SWA).
Support monitoring and projects for secure spaces and operate secure VTC systems.
Assist with alarm operations.
Support classified meetings and related security requirements.
Contribute to security awareness and education programs.
Perform miscellaneous administrative support.