Senior Security Specialist

Applied Research Solutions • Bedford, MA

3d • $105,000 - $115,000 • 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 (AWACS (E3)) 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 an ISR SOF portfolio of more than 200 programs for the United States Air Force and foreign allies.

This is a full-time hybrid position at Hanscom Air Force Base, Massachusetts. The Senior Security Specialist provides technical security support across collateral programs and, when required, SCI programs. The work includes program protection and classification support; personnel, visitor, and facility security; classified material handling; inspection preparation; security awareness; and administrative support under Government operating procedures and direction from Information Protection leadership.

Applied Research Solutions describes itself as a provider of technically integrated solutions and mission support. The company states that it has been a Best Places to Work nominee since 2020 and emphasizes employee career development, work-life balance, competitive benefits, awards and recognition, and personalized attention from senior managers. The expected annual salary range is $105,000–$115,000, depending on the role, responsibilities, experience, qualifications, education or training, and skills. Employment is contingent upon successful completion of a background investigation, including criminal history and identity checks.

Requirements

• Must be a U.S. citizen.
• 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 is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide technical advice and security support to collateral programs and, where specified, SCI programs within the directorate.
• Maintain effective working relationships with Information Protection leads, program managers, contracting officers, and other stakeholders to support standardized protection integration throughout program acquisition and sustainment.
• Assist in developing and writing OPSEC plans, transition plans, emergency action plans, transportation plans, and other customer security documents.
• Review program documentation for public release, verify 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 on counterintelligence threats and trends.
• Assist with developing Security Classification Guides, Program Protection Plans, Security Operating Procedures, DD Form 254s, and other acquisition and security program documents.
• Conduct classification reviews of inbound and outbound correspondence.
• Prepare, process, distribute, ship, and receive classified mail through the government accountable mailing program.
• Prepare classified packages and courier forms, and maintain dispatch receipt records.
• Destroy classified materials and CUI.
• Reproduce classified materials in paper and electronic formats.
• Review, track, and monitor personnel security clearances in DISS and ensure personnel are accounted for and meet applicable personnel security standards.
• Ensure clearances remain current and access is verified before permitting access to classified material; support processing or staging of collateral access requirements and identify missing SF-312s, nondisclosure agreements, or required annotations.
• Prepare, process, and review Visitor Access Requests for accuracy and eligibility, and coordinate timely and accurate visit certifications.
• 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 and Standard Form 86 questionnaires for assigned military and government civilian employees.
• Assist with fingerprinting military and government civilian employees for new and upgraded clearance requests.
• Assist the Information Protection lead with inspection preparation and creation of Management Internal Control Toolset or other inspection-platform artifacts.
• Conduct entry and exit inspections and other random anti-terrorism measures as directed by the unit, installation, or higher-level anti-terrorism authority.
• Assist in maintaining 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 and operating instructions.
• Assume Communications Security Responsible Officer or Secure Voice Responsible Officer duties as required by applicable regulations or instructions and the Information Protection lead.
• Assume alternate equipment custodian responsibilities as required.
• Support security awareness and education programs, including creating or modifying presentations, brochures, and posters, and delivering formal or ad hoc verbal security and force-protection briefings.
• Perform miscellaneous administrative support functions as directed by the contractor site lead or Information Protection lead.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Benefits

• Competitive benefits package.
• Awards and recognition program.
• Personalized attention from senior managers.
• The company describes its culture as supporting career goals and work-life balance.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior