Senior Security Specialist

Applied Research Solutions•Bedford, MA

1d•Hybrid

About The Position

Applied Research Solutions is seeking a Senior Security Assistant to support the Air Force Life Cycle Management Center/ISR SOF (AFLCMC/HB), specifically the FMS Division supporting the Royal Saudi Air Force as part of the International Airborne Battle Management Command and Control (FMS) Division. The role supports the Air Force Program Execution Office for Intelligence, Surveillance, Reconnaissance and Special Operations, which manages and executes modernization, development, testing, production, fielding, and sustainment across more than 200 programs for the U.S. Air Force and foreign allies. This is a full-time hybrid position at Hanscom AFB, Massachusetts. The Senior Security Specialist provides technical security advice and support to collateral programs and, when required, SCI programs. The role supports information protection throughout the acquisition and sustainment life cycle; classification, personnel security, visitor access, classified material handling, inspections, facility access control, security awareness, and related administrative functions. The position also assumes Communications Security or Secure Voice Responsible Officer duties and alternate equipment custodian duties as needed. Applied Research Solutions describes itself as a provider of technically integrated solutions and mission support. The company says it prioritizes employee career goals and work/life balance, and offers competitive benefits, an awards and recognition program, and personalized attention from senior managers. Employment is contingent upon successful completion of a background investigation, including criminal history and identity checks.

Requirements

U.S. citizenship.
Secret clearance.
Bachelor of Arts or Bachelor of Science degree.
At least 5 years of experience supporting DoD or USAF programs.

Nice To Haves

Experience supporting DoD or USAF programs within an acquisition environment.

Responsibilities

Provide technical advice and security support to collateral programs and, where required, SCI programs within the directorate.
Coordinate with Information Protection leads, program managers, contracting officers, and others to support standardized protection integration throughout the acquisition and sustainment life cycle.
Assist in developing and writing OPSEC plans, transition plans, emergency action plans, transportation plans, and other security documents.
Review program documentation for public release, check CUI markings, classifications, and distribution statements against DoD and Air Force guidance, and provide feedback on document disposition.
Provide classification guidance and assistance for collateral and SCI programs as needed.
Advise personnel on counterintelligence threats and trends.
Assist with developing Security Classification Guides, Program Protection Plans, Security Operating Procedures, DD Forms 254, and other acquisition or security program documents.
Conduct classification reviews of inbound and outbound correspondence.
Prepare, process, and distribute classified mail; prepare classified packages and courier forms; and maintain dispatch receipt records.
Destroy classified materials and CUI.
Reproduce classified materials in paper or electronic formats.
Review, track, and monitor security clearances in DISS; ensure personnel are accounted for and meet applicable personnel security standards; and verify current clearances and access before permitting access to classified material.
Ensure required collateral accesses are processed or staged for the Information Protection lead, including NATO and FRD/RD/CNWDI access requirements; identify missing SF-312 agreements or annotations and alert the lead.
Prepare, process, or review Visitor Access Requests for accuracy and access eligibility; ensure visit certifications are received promptly and accurately.
Research, process, file, and maintain inbound and outbound Visitor Access Request notices.
Enter foreign visits and foreign contacts into DISS when self-reports are received.
Assist the Information Protection lead or Personnel Security Office with initiating e-QIPs/SF-86s for assigned military and government civilian employees.
Assist with fingerprinting military and government civilian employees for new or upgraded clearance requests.
Assist the Information Protection lead with inspection preparation and creating artifacts in the Management Internal Control Toolset or other inspection platforms.
Conduct entry and exit inspections and other random anti-terrorism measures as directed.
Assist with facility access control, including visitor control and escorting, and creating, issuing, and tracking access badges.
Enter data into the security system database.
Follow and enforce government standard operating procedures or operating instructions.
Assume Communications Security Responsible Officer or Secure Voice Responsible Officer duties as needed and in accordance with applicable regulations or instructions.
Assume alternate equipment custodian responsibilities as required.
Support security awareness and education programs, including creating or modifying presentations, brochures, and posters, and delivering security or force protection briefings.
Perform miscellaneous administrative support functions as directed by the contractor site lead or Information Protection lead.
Perform other duties as assigned.