Security Specialist I

Koniag Government Services, LLC•Germantown, MD

14h•$100,000 - $120,000•Hybrid

About The Position

Koniag Emerging Technologies, LLC (KET) is seeking a Security Specialist I to provide junior-level security support to the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE), Office of the Chief Information Officer (OCIO), Headquarters Security Officer (HSO) Program. This position is primarily based at the DOE Forrestal Building in Washington, DC, with potential support requirements at the Germantown Campus. Under the direct supervision and guidance of the Senior Security Specialist, the Security Specialist I will assist in executing the day-to-day security support functions required to maintain the overall safety, security, and compliance of the OCIO at DOE Headquarters. This is an entry- to mid-level position appropriate for individuals with foundational experience in Federal government security programs who are looking to grow their careers in a challenging and rewarding environment. The candidate will work closely with senior staff and government security officials to develop proficiency across all aspects of the OCIO HSO support program.

Requirements

Eligibility to obtain Q Security Clerance required.
Experience applying comprehensive knowledge of concepts, processes, practices, and procedures for processing Contractor Security Requests and maintaining Contractor Security records
Proficient working in a dynamic, collaborative environment from remote work location and onsite depending on Government Customer needs.
Demonstrated ability to work successfully on a team and independently, as well as multitask.
Demonstrated strong written and verbal communications skills.
Proficient MS Word, Excel, and Outlook skills.

Nice To Haves

Associates degree and/or combination of 7 plus years of federal government personnel security experience preferred.
Federal Agency Personnel security processing experience preferred.
Demonstrated ability to complete work in a detailed manner maintaining documentation in Library style format for ease of reference
Preferred areas of study are federal personnel security, physical security, Insider Threat, FSO, Incidents, Training program execution, GSA USAccess, OPM Position Designation Tool.
Able to work effectively with all levels of federal and contractor staff members, other agency program offices, HSO’s and HSO Representatives
Have a strong understanding of the NISPOM, HQ Master Security Plan requirements and demonstrated success in execution of those requirements
Demonstrated ability to communicate effectively both verbally and in writing.
Experience in DOE CATS system preferred
Experience in GSA USACCESS Report Reviewer Roles preferred
PER-100DE Introduction to DOE Personnel Security
PER-098 Personnel Security Processing
FIT-130DE Foreign Visits and Assignments
SAS-101 DE Intro to Safeguards and Security
PMC-100DE: Safeguards and Security Core Competencies
Classified Matter Protection and Control (CMPC) Overview Course
Classified Document Control Station Briefing
PHY-128DE Introduction to Basic Survey
OPM Position Designation Tool
Insider Threat Awareness
Privacy Awareness Course (PAC) Certification
PII Training Certification
Cyber Security Awareness Certification
Adjudication and Interviewing Certification
DSS or DOE Facility Security Officer Certification

Responsibilities

Serve as ALT HSO Support Security Specialist and HSO Representative for the Contractor Security Program.
Lead Receive, manage, evaluate and process security request paperwork completed by Applicants and submitted by Industry Facility Security Officers (FSO) for Personal Identity Verification (PIV) in compliance with the Homeland Security Presidential Directive-12
Facilitate the distribution of written notifications from DOE Badge Office to Industry Security FSO’s
Coordinate and manage the submission in CATS Portal/Clearance Action Request (eCAR) systems of sponsored clearance (Personnel Security) and PIV (HSPD-12) actions
Ensure timeliness and completeness of security requests through all processing and notification stages
Perform as GSA USACCESS Sponsor for contractor resources and ensure actions required are taken by the Contractor as facilitated by their FSO
Creation and maintenance FDAR and Contract Security Classification Specification (CSCS) (DD254 equivalent)
Monitoring Prime Contractor and Subcontractor’s Workplace Substance Abuse Program plan in compliance with 10CFR707
Ensuring cleared contractor staff view and document completion of the Annual Security Refresher Briefing
Ensuring the proper documentation and disposition of personnel security related training records; manage all actions related to security clearance changes (upgrades/downgrades/transfer of clearances)
Administrate Onboarding and Off-boarding requirements to Industry FSO’s including the return of issued credentials
At minimum, bi-annually review the ongoing need for retaining security clearances
Prepare and submit reinvestigations and the update of personnel clearance records
Ensure clearance holders notify the Office of HQ Personnel Security Operations of reportable events, duty changes and absences
Track the approval of clearance justification statements from technical monitors for cleared access authorizations
Contribute to the establishment, update, and issue of contractor security procedures
Assist contracting officer representatives (CORs) and contractor facility security officers (FSOs) in understanding and submitting the documentation required for obtaining facility clearance approval and classified contract information entry into the Safeguards and Security Information Management System (SSIMS).
Assist CORs and FSOs in understanding and submitting the documentation required for terminating a classified contract, including terminating access authorizations and completing Certificates of Non-Possession and Security Activity Closeout (SACC) forms or their equivalent.
Assist personnel in understanding and complying with visitor access control procedures in place at Headquarters facilities
Comply with requests from the Security Survey Team in conducting self-assessments and initial, periodic, special, and termination surveys
Attend required HSO meetings and associated security training
On-site presence required occasionally for group meetings or other work projects as defined.