Security Specialist III - Analyst Area Security Officer (ASO)

Type: Full Time

Location: Washington, DC

Overtime Exempt: No

Reports To: ARMADA HQ

Security Clearance Required: Active Top Secret

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Duties & Responsibilities:

• The Security Specialist III - ASO shall utilize security concepts, principles and practices to analyze and resolve difficult and complex security issues.
• The Security Specialist III - ASO shall assist, collaborate, and coordinate with other SIS offices and divisions (SISP, SISO, SISI, SISX, SISG, etc.).
• The Security Specialist III - ASO shall develop solutions and convey to internal and external customers.
• Provide security guidance to contractors using DoD and IC regulations and requirements - analyze complex data and make appropriate program recommendations.
• Monitor security applications through the review and analysis of appropriate metrics and maintains required records.
• The Security Specialist III - ASO shall prepare and disseminate security procedures/guidance. Investigate and prepare impact statements and provide recommendations on security/security violations.
• Provide guidance as required in implementing security requirements.
• The Security Specialist III - ASO shall interpret security policy on matters pertaining to process, dissemination, and controlling of classified materials.
• Receive, control and safeguard SCI and collateral information.
• The Security Specialist III - ASO shall act as liaison between NGA and other federal agencies and contractors.
• Prepare both SCI and collateral materials for shipment to other agencies/sites IAW applicable security handling procedures.
• Prepare outgoing classified messages on employees/contractor visiting other government facilities.
• Prepare and deliver briefings to internal and external customers Prepares various forms of correspondence.
• The Security Specialist III - ASO shall recommend to the customer proper classification/protection of national security data.
• Brief, process, and schedule external requests for polygraphs, clearances, debriefs, and background investigations.
• The Security Specialist III - ASO shall provide telephone and written status checks, including checks of internal and external personnel security databases.
• The Security Specialist III - ASO shall a ssist Program Managers (PMs), Contracting Officers (COs), and Contracting Officer Representatives (CORs) to prepare task order security guidance (e.g., DD Form 254) in accordance with the NISPOM, FAR and DFAR requirements.
• Establish emergency and contingency plans to protect NGA assets in heightened levels of threat conditions.
• The Security Specialist III - ASO shall utilize a variety of security concepts, principles and practices to analyze and resolve difficult and complex security issues. Perform functions as security control officer by verifying need-to-know processing program access requests, maintain applicable access databases, conduct indoctrinations, debriefs, and annual training/revalidation, as needed.
• The Security Specialist III - ASO shall obtain Access to Special Access Program (SAP), Control Access Program (CAP) and/or Alternate Compensatory Control Measures (ACCM) Information as required for the execution of NGA's Sensitive Program Mission (SISG).
• The Security Specialist III - ASO shall p erform and conduct site security surveys, including compliance of technology equipment supporting SCIFs and collateral areas (e.g., access control, intrusion detection systems, locks, destruction devices, secure phones, etc.,), prior to SCIF accreditation.

• Review and, if required, prepare Fixed Facility Checklist and documentation supporting the accreditation process. Investigate, and provide written impact statements or recommendations when deviations from standards are discovered and the resolution, for all NGA SCIFs and collateral areas both government and contractor CONUS and OCONUS.
• The Security Specialist III - ASO shall interpret security policy on matters pertaining to processing, dissemination, and controlling of classified materials.
• Provide industrial security guidance to contractors using the NISPOM requirements.
• The Security Specialist III - ASO shall provide support to established OPSEC program.
• Ensure compliance with policies (DCID, DoD, and NGA), standards and Executive Orders regarding OPSEC and information security.
• Assist the government SEA team and other SIS Divisions to determine the scope and direction of the Program.
• The Security Specialist III - ASO shall prepare SEA briefings and products (e.g., website content and computer-based training).
• Provide technical security expertise in one or more of the following security disciplines: personnel, physical/industrial, computer investigations, and operations.
• Monitor and manage security programs and provides status reports and recommendations for decisions.
• The Security Specialist III - ASO shall provide agency level technical expertise concerning the identified security disciplines.
• Other duties as assigned.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities (KSAs):

Required:

• Experience using IC security repositories (DISS, Scattered Castles, etc.).
• Experience writing security related reports.
• Experience providing security briefings/training to non-security personnel on aspects or components of a security program.

Desired:

• Experience generating security metrics.
• Security Fundamentals Professional Certification (SFPC).
• Managing SCIF locations in accord with ICD 705 requirements.
• Experience using online communication programs (such as Microsoft Teams)
• Familiar with DoD task order Security Classification Specification (DD 254).
• Experience in multiple security disciplines.

Minimum/General Experience & Education:

• High School Diploma
• 5 years of experience in one or more security fields

Disclaimer:

The above information has been designed to indicate the general nature and level of work to be performed. It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities, and qualifications required of the contractor assigned to this position.

Applying: If you feel you have the knowledge, skills and abilities for this position visit our careers page at www.armadausa.com .

Special Notes: Relocation is not available for these jobs.

ARMADA provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, marital status, amnesty, or status as a covered veteran in accordance with applicable federal, state and local laws. ARMADA complies with applicable state and local laws governing non-discrimination in employment in every location in which the company has facilities. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including, but not limited to, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training.

Must be able to successfully pass a background check, and pre-employment drug testing. Job offers are contingent upon results of background check and drug testing.