Senior Security Specialist - China Lake CA

JT4•Ridgecrest, CA

11h•$78,208 - $93,208•Onsite

About The Position

JT4 is looking for an experienced Senior Security Specialist that will perform administrative security procedures in compliance to National Industrial Security Program Operation Manual (NISPOM) standards in DoD environment to include processing badges, clearances, and investigations. JT4, LLC provides engineering and technical support to multiple western test ranges for the U.S. Air Force, Space Force, and Navy under the Joint Range Technical Services Contract, better known as J-Tech II. JT4 develops and maintains realistic, integrated test and training environments and prepares our nation's war-fighting aircraft, weapons systems, and aircrews for today's missions and tomorrow's global challenges. This position is a temporary assignment and is located at China Lake, supporting the South Range with a 4/10 schedule. It is not eligible for telework.

Requirements

Associate's degree or equivalent military or technical school
Five years specifically related work experience in the NISPOM/SAP/SCI security fields
Formal training such as successful completion of the Industrial Security Management Course
Must be very knowledgeable with the rules and regulations of the National Industrial Security Program Operation Manual (NISPOM) pertaining to all aspects of security
Must have excellent communication skills, both written and oral
Must be proficient operating personal computers using Microsoft Word, Excel, and graphics software
Possess data base management experience
Must be familiar with a standard intel computer system, laminating machine and professional instamatic camera
Must qualify for and maintain a government security clearance
Must possess a valid, state-issued driver's license

Nice To Haves

An active Secret clearance

Responsibilities

Performs the daily administrative tasks in support of the site security department
Communicates with the clearance granting agency regarding status of clearances and periodic re-investigations for employees/consultants
Obtains certification of existing clearance levels for employees/consultants and for prospective employees from appropriate customer/agency sponsor
Issues security badges to designated employees and visitors
Maintain logs and records of badges issued and related information
Schedules initial, periodic and exit briefings and notifies supervisor and employee of schedule
Oversees departmental coordination with employees/consultants for timely submittal of documents for initial clearances and periodic reinvestigations; fingerprint employees/consultants as required
Facilitates security briefings for individuals/groups as required
Provides work direction to lower level department clerical/administrative personnel
Performs other related tasks as directed