Security Specialist - Operations Lead

AMERICAN SYSTEMS•Arlington, VA

2d•$132,500 - $221,300

About The Position

AMERICAN SYSTEMS is an employee-owned federal government contractor supporting national priority programs through our strategic solutions in the areas of Information Technology, Test & Evaluation, Program Mission Support, Engineering & Analysis, and Training. As The Security Specialist Operations Lead, you will execute and coordinate the recurring security processes that sustain day-to-day classified mission activity. You will work across access controls, secure-area procedures, documentation, records, systems maintenance, issue resolution, and related facility or compartmented-environment requirements. You will connect multiple security functions to ensure that routine actions are completed accurately, emerging needs are addressed promptly, and operational safeguards remain effective. By maintaining situational awareness, coordinating with Government stakeholders and contractor teams, and documenting the status of security activities, the Security Specialist Operations helps keep sensitive operations safe, compliant, and responsive. You will provide practical subject-matter guidance and supports continuous improvement of the processes that govern daily security execution.

Requirements

Master’s degree from an accredited college or university in a relevant discipline and 10 years of directly relevant experience; or a bachelor’s degree in a relevant discipline plus 14 years of directly related work experience.
Experience must include support to Special Access Program and Sensitive Compartmented Information environments
Demonstrated ability to coordinate effectively across Government, contractor, and external stakeholders; prepare briefings, reports, standard operating procedures, and official correspondence; and lead a team in fast paced classified environments.
Active Top Secret clearance with SCI eligibility; must be able to meet any applicable Special Access Program eligibility requirements identified by the Government.

Responsibilities

Execute recurring security processes that enable safe and compliant classified operations.
Coordinate access, secure-area, documentation, records, and facility-related actions across responsible security functions.
Monitor daily security activities, open actions, operational issues, and changing mission requirements.
Resolve routine security problems and coordinate specialized support when issues cross functional boundaries.
Maintain accurate operational records, logs, systems updates, status trackers, and supporting documentation.
Support secure-area opening, closing, access, visitor, incident, and safeguarding procedures as assigned.
Advise Government and contractor personnel on approved operational security procedures and required protective measures.
Recommend process changes that improve reliability, responsiveness, and consistency across daily security operations.