Sr. Security Specialist

Odyssey Systems Consulting Group•Niceville, FL

20d•Hybrid

About The Position

Odyssey Systems is currently seeking an Sr. Security Specialist , for our Eglin, FL office. This position is critical to the effective and efficient security operation of the overall Eglin Odyssey Office. The Sr. Security Specialist serves as the primary security point of contact between a geographically dispersed workforce spread across multiple contracts. The ideal candidate will be able to develop and maintain strong working relationships with government agencies/sponsors, program staff, and other company administrative personnel. Experience in providing oversight and guidance of NISP operations for multiple clients at a company site is desired. The successful candidate will interface with the Associate Director of Security and Sr. Security Analyst, and all levels of Odyssey personnel to ensure contract security compliance with (DoD SAP/SCI Community and Intelligence Community directives and manuals, NISPOM 32 CFR Part 117, applicable ICDs, etc.). This is a full-time role in Eglin, FL with a hybrid work schedule. Contingent upon contract award

Requirements

Must be a US citizen
Must have Top Secret or TS/SCI Eligibility
B.A. or B.S. and 8 to 11 years of related experience
8-11 years of experience as a Security Specialist, Security Manager, Security Assistant, Contractor Special Security Officer (CSSO), other similar roles, or similar military experience.
The ability to read, understand, and apply government regulation, policies, and procedures (DoD SAP/SCI Community and Intelligence Community directives and manuals, NISPOM 32 CFR Part 117, applicable ICDs, etc.).
Must possess strong customer service and communication skills. A professional communicator focused on results
Experience managing several projects simultaneously to completion.
Ability to learn new security concepts and programs.
Proficiency in Office 365
Ability to travel up to 10%

Nice To Haves

Active TS/SCI
Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university with a major/minor in Security, Security Administration, Law Enforcement, Homeland Security, Criminal Justice, Police Administration, or related degrees.
Computer skills: Familiarity with government databases, such as DISS (Defense Information Security System) and NBIS (National Background Investigation Services).
Knowledge of business software: Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Office, etc.
Previous experience working in a fast paced corporate or government security office.
Strong collaboration skills that foster security cohesiveness and support in a dispersed employee base.
Capable of independently handling a large, complex workload, effectively coordinating multiple resources, and multi-tasking in a fast-paced environment having competing priorities.

Responsibilities

Analyze, investigate, and resolve classified security issues while providing leadership and guidance to employees, supervisors, managers, and contractors on actions(s) to be taken to ensure compliance with the classified security programs
Administer and coordinate all aspects of security activities in accordance with company policies and procedures to ensure compliance with federal security regulations, 32 CFR Part 117 NISPOM Rule, directives, and manuals for safeguarding National Security Information
Establish and liaison with government agencies, external customers, contractors, employees, and managers. Coordinate with government agencies to obtain rulings, interpretations, and compliance with regulations
Manage specialized security programs and procedures for both classified and CUI, documents, and equipment
Assist in developing, implementing, and managing Standard Practices and Procedures security plans
Assist in tracking, generating, and flowing down all prime and subcontract DD Forms 254 Contract Security Classification Specification documents for prime and subcontracts
Knowledge of receipt, transmission, inventory, reproduction, disposition, and management of classified material
Assist in investigating and reviewing all security violations, preparing reports, and recommending specific preventive and corrective action to be taken
Assist with the operations and maintenance of the Access Control and Video Management File, update, and report employee information in national security databases (DISS, NBIS)
Process incoming and outgoing visit authorizations and corporate badging
Assist with travel security briefings, VISA travel research, trip report completion, and status reports.
Initiate clearance investigations/reinvestigations/upgrades and provide status updates of Personnel Security dates and investigative actions.
Assist the FSO/ AFSO with Security Education/Training and briefings/debriefings.
Maintain, sort, and compile security data for management reports, proposal support, and corporate data collection.
Track and update security practices and policies for corporate-level, and contract-specific needs
Work with government customers on issuance, renewal, return, and tracking of all government-issued credentials.