Security Specialist  NOAA

Aleknagik Technology•Silver Spring, MD

6d•Onsite

About The Position

Aleknagik Technology, LLC is seeking a Security Specialist to support a civilian federal agency in Silver Spring, Maryland. The role supports federal credentialing and uses systems including HSPD-12, DEERS, and RAPIDS. The position is onsite five days a week, with the option for one day of telework per week subject to approval by the Contracting Officer Representative (COR). The Security Specialist reports to the Security Manager and supports agency projects and initiatives as directed. The role provides customer service and credentialing support to federal personnel, military members, contractors, dependents, and retirees. It handles CAC, PIV/PIV-I, and USID card functions, eligibility verification, facility access provision, data quality and reporting, and compliance with federal privacy and security procedures. The role also coordinates scheduling, maintains credentialing equipment, and supports workflow and accountability processes. Travel within the DC Metro area and one or two annual trips to New Jersey or Washington state may be required for inventory, inspections, and other security-related services.

Requirements

Associate degree in a related field and one year of experience, or a bachelor's degree in a related field; a bachelor's degree is preferred.
Fluency in MS Office applications, specifically Excel.
Experience in security services.
Knowledge of government systems such as DEERS and RAPIDS.
Strong analytical, communication, and problem-solving skills.
Ability to work with government personnel, U.S. military members, and contractors and provide strong customer service.
Ability to manage multiple priorities while maintaining accuracy and compliance.
Fluency in HSPD-12, DEERS, and RAPIDS government systems.

Nice To Haves

Experience supporting federal government contracts and programs.
Knowledge of federal security compliance for CAC, PIV/PIV-I, and USID.
Experience supporting audit readiness, compliance monitoring, and security reporting.
Bachelor's degree in a related field.

Responsibilities

Provide customer service to government personnel, military members, federal contractors, dependents, and retirees for federal credentialing.
Respond to telephone and email inquiries within agency-established timelines.
Perform functions required to produce CAC, PIV/PIV-I, and USID credentials, including review and research.
Support data governance, data quality, and reporting standardization efforts.
Coordinate and manage the Civilian Agency and DoW scheduler.
Track returned cardstocks and research and reconcile DEERS database information according to established processes and procedures.
Maintain RAPIDS and USAccess equipment in accordance with DoW and DEERS compliance requirements, policies, and protocols.
Create, implement, and manage administrative spreadsheets using MS Office, particularly Excel.
Integrate workflows and verify eligibility as needed for security background checks.
Provide guidance and recommendations to support efficient workflow operations.
Support key agency projects and initiatives as directed by the Security Manager.
Travel within the DC Metro region and make one or two trips per year to New Jersey or Washington state, or both, for inventory, inspections, and other security-related services.
Ensure federal privacy protocols and security procedures are followed.
Support data quality, reporting accuracy, information security compliance, and program performance.