Security Support Specialist

Security Support Specialist

Amentum is seeking an experienced Security Support Specialist to provide support for a Department of War (DoW) customer in Spokane, WA. The candidate will be responsible for maintaining an effective and comprehensive Information, Personnel, Physical, and Industrial security program. You will be responsible for the management of personnel security clearances and implementing security policies and procedures associated with a Sensitive Compartmented Information Facility (SCIF). You will also support the customer with processing and protecting Sensitive Compartmented Information (SCI), clearing personnel for site visits, and assisting government security officers on various security related matters.

Main Responsibilities:

• Conduct comprehensive reviews of: DISS (Defense Information System for Security), soon to be NBIS (National Background Investigation Services), in association with DoD Manual 5105.21 Vol 2 requirements.
• Provide support to personnel clearance actions and on issues of personnel eligibility and "need-to-know" factors within the organization.
• Maintain specific security program guidance relative to workplace security disciplines and ensure the complete protection of all sensitive program components.
• Support all unit personnel security education and training programs.
• Support compliance with directives, regulations, and operational instructions that enforce national level and DoD policy and guidance regarding the administration and maintenance of SCI.
• Support the implementation and administration of local procedures for processing requests for security clearances for military, civilian, and industry personnel. Initiate requests for personnel security access consistent with directives.
• Ensure that requests for security clearances are screened and verified, and that all necessary forms and documentation have been completed before processing for clearances. Monitor DISS (soon to be NBIS) security database for clearance status updates.

Other Duties Include:

• Coordinate personnel for indoctrinations into SCI.
• Compose and maintain personnel security files with relevant information pertaining to SCI clearances.
• Prepare Transfer-in-Status (TIS) clearance messages for personnel requiring access at gaining/losing units.
• Implement appropriate SCI standards as well as provide thorough briefings on local procedures.
• Provide guidance on appropriate classification of information, to include document as well as visual aid/slide show review.
• Support Government investigations of security violations and identify appropriate corrective actions.
• Coordinate courier duties and perform escort duties.
• Coordinate incoming/outgoing visit requests and maintain annual visit notification requests.
• Maintain records and inventories of badges and keys/codes.
• Perform ancillary day-to-day security activities pertaining to facility security to include but not limited to lock-up and changing cipher combinations.
• Responsible for updating JADE (Joint Access Database Environment) with change in status of cleared personnel.
• Prepare written reports of facility surveys and inspections.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Must have an Active Top-Secret clearance with SCI access; applicant must maintain clearance in active status. Clearance investigation closed or Continuous Evaluation (CE) date must be no more than 4 years 6 months at the time of application. Note: US Citizenship is required to maintain an Active US Government Clearance.
• Minimum 5 years' experience in personnel security regulations, policies, and programs. A general overall knowledge of personnel security concepts, methods, practices, and procedures, as is required for daily management of SCI billet program.
• Minimum 5 years of comprehensive experience and practical knowledge of SCI Security Principles and Procedures. Active Security Professional Education Development (SPED) certification.
• Operational experience with DISS (soon to be NBIS) to perform day-to-day taskings such as processing visit access requests, updating personnel access, and initiating an investigation.
• In-depth knowledge of building, accrediting, and managing SCIFs across various government agencies. Ability to prepare Fixed Facility Checklists for the client.
• Extensive knowledge and experience with DoD Manual 5105.21 Vol 2, National Industrial Security Program Operating Manual (NISPOM), Information Security Oversight Office (ISOO).
• Experience with confidentiality requirements related to sensitive personal information, clearance investigations, OSI files, as well as the procedures, which must be followed to protect the information.
• Thorough understanding of security training concepts, programs, procedures, and practices that aid and assist program managers in complying with established security programs in accordance with DoD Manual 5105.21 series.
• Excellent interpersonal skills and ability to work in a structured team environment or independently with minimal direction.
• Excellent analytical, organizational, and troubleshooting skills.
• A thorough knowledge of MS Office software, especially Word and Excel.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills, both in person, via telephone, and VTC. The candidate must be able to speak and write clearly, concisely, and coherently.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience in the administrative process to protect the security of SCI in the workplace and the sensitivity of information contained in personnel security records.
• Experience writing, interpreting, and enforcing security Standard Operating Procedures, OPSEC and Emergency Action plans.

Other Requirements:

• This is a non-remote, full-time on-site position.
• After-hours or short-term shift work may be required to support urgent customer needs, including weekends and holidays.
• Must be able to sit for extended periods of time, working at a desk and in an office environment with frequent interruptions to assist others with security related matters.
• Occasional travel may be required (0-10%).

Compensation & Benefits: HIRING HOURLY RANGE: $35.00 to $46.00 (Hourly rate to be determined by the education, experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities of the applicant internal equity, and alignment with market data.) This position includes a competitive benefits package. Benefits to include:

• Medical, Dental, Vision.
• 401k.
• Paid time off (PTO) accrued on a biweekly basis at 4.62 hours. Paid time off (PTO) accrued weekly at 2.31 hours per week. Accruals are based on years of service.
• 11 Paid holidays.

Compensation Details: $35.00 to $46.00