Senior Security Specialist

Senior Security Specialist/Program Manager

Protection Strategies Inc. is always looking to enhance its staff with professional, talented individuals.

PSI is willing to sponsor candidates for Top Secret Clearance (for specific jobs that require it).

PSI's success is driven by our motto "People First, Mission Always." We put people first, and this starts with our team members. We treat everyone on our diverse team with respect, and we work hard to ensure everyone's success by providing leadership, training, mentorship, and development opportunities. Our competitive benefits and culture of integrity, professionalism, and excellence attracts top talent in the industry.

Together with our federal partners, PSI is engaged in protecting critical assets by investigating and adjudicating personnel for secure and sensitive programs, protecting the resiliency of the Nation's essential infrastructure, and supporting the safe placement of unaccompanied refugee minors. We support the mission of our customers through trusted partnerships and by creating tailored solutions that meet their needs and overcome the challenges created by the ever-evolving landscape.

PSI has achieved and maintains one of the most diverse workforces in the country. 56% of our workforce is ethnically diverse and 53% of our workforce are women. This extends to our leadership team as well. 56% of our leadership team is ethnically diverse and 50% of our leadership team are women. At PSI, we do not talk about doing the right thing, we just do it.

The Senior Security Specialist/Program Manager (SSS/PM) supports the FBI Office of Technology Division by overseeing access control and security support activities, coordinating staffing and schedules, training personnel, and providing Communications Security (COMSEC) assistance in accordance with applicable FBI policies and procedures.

Responsibilities:

• Train Access Control Specialists in the duties identified in Section 3.3 of the Statement of Work.
• Maintain knowledge of and proficiency in all Access Control Specialist and Security Specialist duties identified in the Statement of Work.
• Provide support in any contractor role when an employee is out of the office.
• Coordinate schedules and resources to maintain cleared access control staffing at all visitor desks during business hours.
• Ensure a cleared access control presence is maintained at the designated visitor desks during working hours.
• Assist the COMSEC Manager with transferring, receiving, and hand-receipting COMSEC material for OTD to and from the FBI COR and other locations.
• Assist with the biannual COMSEC inventory, shipment of COMSEC items, and completion and filing of required paperwork.
• Implement the policies and procedures outlined in the FBI Central Office of Record COMSEC Manual.
• Provide required briefings and debriefings.
• Plan, execute, and oversee program activities, including schedules, deliverables, and resources.
• Perform all assigned duties professionally and demonstrate a strong commitment to customer service.

Qualifications/Requirements:

• Must possess a current Top Secret personnel security clearance and be eligible for Sensitive Compartmented Information (SCI) special access.
• Bachelor's degree in any field and at least three (3) years of security experience in relevant areas such as industrial security, physical security, or computer/network security; or at least five (5) years of experience in any security-related field.
• Must be skilled in creating complex spreadsheets using Microsoft Excel or comparable software.
• Must be skilled in preparing briefings using Microsoft PowerPoint or comparable software.
• Must be proficient in Microsoft Word and Adobe Acrobat.
• Must have experience in program planning, execution, and oversight.
• Must have the ability to manage schedules, deliverables, and resources efficiently.
• Must demonstrate professionalism and a strong commitment to customer service.

Additional Competencies:

• Program Planning and Oversight
• Schedule and Resource Management
• Training and Team Support
• Customer Service
• Communication Proficiency
• Attention to Detail

Company Benefits/Perks:

• Medical
• HSA + HRA
• Telemedicine
• Dental Benefits
• Vision Benefits
• Basic and Voluntary Life and AD&D
• Disability Products
• Employee Assistance Program
• 401(K) Retirement Plan
• Commuter Benefits
• Financial Advisor
• Tuition Assistance

EEO Statement:

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment and will not be discriminated against on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, or protected veteran status. Our company takes affirmative action in support of its policy to and advance in employment individuals who are minorities, women, protected veterans, and individuals with disabilities.

Our company maintains a drug-free workplace. All offers of employment will be contingent on applicant passing a pre-employment drug screen.