Security Specialist III

JT4, LLC provides engineering and technical support to multiple western test ranges for the U.S. Air Force, Space Force, and Navy under the Joint Range Technical Services Contract, better known as J-Tech II. JT4 develops and maintains realistic, integrated test and training environments and prepares our nation's war-fighting aircraft, weapons systems, and aircrews for today's missions and tomorrow's global challenges.

JOB DUTIES - ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

Provide administrative and personnel security support to the unit manager and security staff.

Employee will be responsible for the following functions/duties:

• Performs the daily administrative tasks in support of the site security department
• Communicates with the clearance granting agency regarding status of clearances and periodic
• re-investigations for employees/consultants
• Obtains certification of existing clearance levels for employees/consultants and for prospective employees from appropriate customer/agency sponsor
• Issues security badges to designated employees and visitors
• Maintain logs and records of badges issued and related information
• Schedules initial, periodic and exit briefings and notifies supervisor and employee of schedule
• Oversees departmental coordination with employees/consultants for timely submittal of documents for initial clearances and periodic reinvestigations; fingerprint employees/consultants as required
• Facilitates security briefings for individuals/groups as required
• Provides work direction to lower-level department clerical/administrative personnel
• Performs other related tasks as directed

RANGE POSITION DESCRIPTION

This position includes support in ongoing development and implementation of general and program specific Security and COMSEC processes and procedures to include the advisement, planning, implementation, training, oversight, monitoring, analysis, reporting and assistance in the execution of security operations for multi-service COMSEC support and duties relating to the day to day support of Special Access Programs (SAPs) and associated Facilities (SAPFs) at an Operation Test location. Candidates with certification under the Security Personnel Education and Development program will receive first consideration. Duties will include but are not limited to the following:

• Performs the daily administrative tasks in support of the site security department.
• Issues security badges to designated employees and visitors. Maintain logs and records of badges issued and related information.
• Schedules initial, periodic and exit briefings and notifies supervisors and employees of schedule.
• Assists in facilitating security briefings for individuals/groups as required.
• Providing COMSEC requirements as needed for systems, including daily key management for all Services supported.
• Provide support for annual and monthly rekeying of classified systems, secure telephone equipment and all Air Vehicle systems.
• Provide training to COMSEC users and provide assurance that users assigned to the COMSEC account are in regulation to standards defined in DAFMAN 17-1302-O.
• Provide support for periodic COMSEC inspections including the semi-annual COMSEC inspections, inventory and insurance that all COMSEC users are compliant with all COMSEC regulations.
• Provide appropriate COMSEC clearances, briefings, and training as needed for the function and to receive associated keying material.

REQUIREMENTS - EDUCATION, TECHNICAL, AND WORK EXPERIENCE

Associate's degree or equivalent military or technical school and five (5) years specifically related work experience in the NISPOM/SAP/SCI security fields, complemented by formal training such as successful completion of the Industrial Security Management Course. Must be very knowledgeable with the rules and regulations of the National Industrial Security Program Operation Manual (NISPOM) pertaining to all aspects of security.

In addition, a Security Specialist III must possess the following qualifications:

• Must have excellent communication skills, both written and oral
• Must be proficient operating personal computers using Microsoft Word, Excel, and graphics software, and possess data base management experience
• Must be familiar with a standard intel computer system, laminating machine and professional instamatic camera
• Must qualify for and maintain a government security clearance
• Must possess a valid, state-issued driver's license
• Must be a U.S. citizen

SALARY

The expected salary range for this position is $78,500 to $95,000 annually.

Note: The salary range offered for this position is a good faith description of the expected salary range this role will pay. JT4, LLC considers factors such as (but not limited to) responsibilities of the position, candidate's work experience, education/training, key skills, internal peer equity, as well as, market and business considerations when extending an offer.

BENEFITS

• Medical, Dental, Vision Insurance
• Benefits Active on Day 1
• Life Insurance
• Health Savings Accounts/FSA's
• Disability Insurance
• Paid Time Off
• 401(k) Plan Options with Employer Match
• JT4 will match 50%, up to an 8% contribution
• 100% Immediate Vesting
• Tuition Reimbursement

OTHER RESPONSIBILITIES

Each employee must read, understand, and implement the general and specific operational, safety, quality, and environmental requirements of all plans, procedures, and policies pertaining to their job.

WORKING CONDITIONS

This position involves work typical of an office environment with no unusual hazards. There is occasional lifting (up to 20 pounds), constant sitting and use of a computer terminal, constant use of sight abilities while writing, reviewing, and editing documents, constant use of speech/hearing abilities for routine communications. Must maintain constant mental alertness.


Routine travel to remote work locations may be required.

DISCLAIMER

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by people assigned to this classification. They are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and skills required of persons so classified.

Tasking is in support of a Federal Government Contract that requires U.S. citizenship. Some jobs may require a candidate to be eligible for a government security clearance, state-issued driver's license, or other licenses/certifications, and the inability to obtain and maintain the required clearance, license, or certification may affect an employee's ability to maintain employment.

SCC: JSOP8, JCIS11, A1412TW