Special Security Representative

The University of Texas at Austin•Austin, TX

1d•Onsite

About The Position

Assist the Contractor Special Security Officer (CSSO) in maintenance of security standards and compliance of requirements set forth in the National Industrial Security Program Operating Manual, Intelligence Community Directives, DoD 5105.21 and/or DoDM 5205.07 series manuals for specific projects.

Requirements

HS/GED.
Seven years of related experience with two years providing security support in a classified Department of Defense (DoD), special access program (SAP), and/or sensitive compartmented information (SCI) environment.
Strong communication skills, critical thinking, problem solving skills; self-motivated with ability to effectively prioritize multiple projects; and ability to work with people in a team environment.
Demonstrated experience with database management and workflow software.
US Citizen.
Applicant selected will be subject to government security investigation and must meet eligibility requirements for access to classified information at the level appropriate to the project requirements of the position.
Employment will be contingent on selected applicant submitting application for access and receiving notification of eligibility within a time period to be specified in the job offer.
If eligibility is confirmed within the specified period, employment must begin within 30 days of confirmation of eligibility.
Eligibility for access to all levels of classified information authorized by the project sponsor(s) must continue without interruption during employment, including the successful completion of security polygraph examination(s), as required by the sponsor(s).

Nice To Haves

Bachelor’s degree.
Five years of experience providing administrative security support in special access and/or sensitive compartmented information environments.
Two years assisting a Facility Security Officer (FSO), or CSSO.
Knowledge of Special Access and Sensitive Compartmented Information programs and government regulations.
Current eligibility for access to classified information at the level required for this position.

Responsibilities

Coordinate and submit program access requests; maintain personnel files; make required reports to cognizant security agencies (CSA); maintain access rosters; visitor control and meeting coordination.
Perform functions needed for the maintenance of special programs under the CSSO’s portfolio.
Initiate and track security actions required by government regulation, approved standard operating procedures and CSSO guidance.
Assist in auditing and monitoring of local security policy for special programs.
Conduct self-inspections, respond to sponsor inquiries and review related documents for accuracy and completeness.
Assist PIs in meeting security administrative requirements.
Administer compliant security education, training and awareness, and update records accordingly.
Document control, security log maintenance and file retention; incident investigation and reporting; CDRL tracking and management; standard operating procedure monitoring and enforcement.
Develop classified information inventory, tracking and data transfer procedures within special programs information system.
Maintain access lists; coordinate alarm response and investigation; perform random inspections; coordinate alarm testing and maintenance.
Assist in developing security plans and tracking POAM actions necessary for meeting government compliance requirements.
Assist in coordination actions required to obtain approval for construction and modification of secure working space.
Other related functions as assigned.