Security Support Specialist

Security Support Specialist

Amentum has an upcoming opportunity for a part-time or full-time Security Support Specialist position in Spokane, WA. In this role, you will provide support in maintaining an effective and comprehensive information, personnel, physical, and industrial security program in support of a government contract. 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.

Responsibilities :

• Conducting 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 program guidance relative to 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 request for personnel security accesses 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.

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Service Contract Act (SCA) Compensation & Benefits : This is an hourly, overtime-eligible position that falls under the Service Contract Act (SCA). In accordance with the Health and Welfare provisions of the SCA, and in addition to your base hourly rate, you may be eligible to receive an additional health and welfare payment for each hour you work to ensure compliance with the minimums set forth by the act. The amount you are entitled to receive will vary depending upon the fringe benefits you select now and in the future.

Compensation & Benefits : HIRING HOURLY RANGE : $36.10 / hr to $45.68 / hr (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 :

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