Intermediate Security Specialist

Job Description

Job Description

Location: Fort Belvoir, VA (On-Site)

Position: Intermediate Security Specialist

Overview: ITC Defense is seeking an Intermediate Security Specialist to support the Missile Defense Agency (MDA) Information Safeguards Division at Fort Belvoir, VA. The position supports the agency’s mission by providing security program support within the MDA environment and coordinating with government and contractor personnel.

Responsibilities:

• Administer and support the MDA SCI Program in accordance with applicable Intelligence Community (IC), Department of Defense (DoD), and MDA policies and directives, including maintaining SCI billet and access rosters and processing SCI access nominations, indoctrinations, certifications, and transfer-in-status requests.
• Process and manage JWICS requests and verifications, SIPR accounts, incoming and outgoing Visit Authorization Requests (VARs), ingress and egress forms, and foreign travel reporting in accordance with applicable security requirements and policy.
• Support SCIF accreditation and de-accreditation activities and assist with technical and programmatic security matters involving SCIF construction, modifications, alarms, access control, power, equipment, maintenance, and inspections.
• Develop and implement administrative and physical security procedures for MDA SCIFs and provide access control as needed, including validating clearance and access, processing visitors, maintaining visitor logs, issuing access badges, and assigning escorts.
• Review SCI-related security documentation, including DD Form 254 requirements and SCI standards deviation requests, and conduct preliminary inquiries involving SCI when required.
• Consolidate Weekly Activity Reports and briefing charts from across the enterprise and provide them to SSO leadership in the required format and within established timelines.
• Assist the Government with quality control and process improvement by reviewing, drafting, and editing SSO products to ensure compliance with the MDA Correspondence Guide and applicable IC and DoD policies.
• Assist with development and maintenance of the SSO Electronic Files Management System in accordance with MDA Directive 8180.01 and MDA Manual 8180.01-M, and maintain the DEI/SSO SharePoint site with relevant information.
• Perform Joint Entitlement Management Service (JEMs) processes, including reviewing and approving topics within Intelligence Community systems, and serve as the Geospatial Intelligence Controlled Access Program (GEOCAP) Officer.
• Conduct SCI security briefings and training and process associated documentation and requests in accordance with applicable policy.
• Coordinate with government, military, contractor, and other agency personnel regarding SCI access, security requirements, visitors, and related operational matters.
• Occasional travel to vendor and other government installations may be required as directed.
• Other duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Certification in a relevant Security, Counterintelligence, or related field.
• Six (6) – ten (10) years of related security experience.
• Active Secret Clearance at time of hire.
• Experience supporting SCI security programs, SCIF operations, or related government security functions.
• Knowledge of applicable Intelligence Community (IC), Department of Defense (DoD), and MDA security policies, procedures, and requirements.
• Experience working with government personnel, contractors, and other stakeholders in a security or classified environment.
• Strong organizational, analytical, written, and verbal communication skills.
• Experience with JEMs or a similar entitlement management system within the Intelligence Community.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience supporting an MDA, DoD, Intelligence Community, or other government SSO/CSO security program.
• Experience with JWICS, SIPR, SCIF accreditation/de-accreditation, and classified facility access control.
• Experience processing SCI access, visitor, and security documentation.
• Experience with SSO administrative functions, including electronic file management, SharePoint, reporting, and preparation or review of official correspondence.
• Experience applying IC and DoD security policies and procedures within an operational environment.

Why work at ITC Defense:

• Employer Supplemented Health Insurance
• Employer Paid Dental and Vision Insurance
• Employer Paid Life and AD&D Insurance
• 3% Biweekly 401(k) Contribution
• Paid Time Off
• Tuition and Certification Reimbursement
• Competitive Salaries with Performance Incentives
• A positive working environment with supportive teammates and leadership

For individuals assigned and/or hired to work in Virginia, ITC Defense is required by law to include a reasonable estimate of the compensation range for this role. This compensation range is specific to the State of Virginia and takes into account the wide range of factors that are considered in making compensation decisions including but not limited to skill sets; experience and training; licensure and certifications; and delivery model. We would not anticipate that the individual hired into this role would land at or near the top end of the range, but such a decision will be dependent on the facts and circumstances of each case. A reasonable estimate of the range is $69,000.00 - $99,000.00 annually.

We are an organization of many diverse business opportunities, but each and every one of them centers around our people. ITC Defense Corp. is committed to creating a diverse environment and is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, or protected veteran status. U.S. Citizenship is required for most positions. This job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change, or new ones may be assigned at any time with or without notice. Employment with ITC is at-will. ITC Defense welcomes resume submissions directly from individual job seekers. Unsolicited resumes from employment agencies will not be honored.

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ACCESSIBILITY- Candidates must be able to perform the essential functions of the position satisfactorily and that, if requested, reasonable accommodation may be made to enable employees with disabilities to perform the essential functions of their job, absent undue hardship. If you are a qualified individual with a disability or a disabled veteran, you have the right to request a reasonable accommodation for purposes of participating in the application/selection process with ITC. Please refer to our website for further information on all our EEO/VEVRAA policies.

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