Physical Security Specialist

Physical Security SpecialistSystems Planning and Analysis, Inc. (SPA) delivers high-impact, technical solutions to complex national security issues. With over 50 years of business expertise and consistent growth, we are known for continuous innovation for our government customers, in both the US and abroad. Our exceptionally talented team is highly collaborative in spirit and practice, producing Results that Matter. Come work with the best! We offer opportunity, unique challenges, and clear-sighted commitment to the mission. SPA: Objective. Responsive. Trusted.We are seeking a motivated Physical Security Specialist to support the day-to-day physical security operations of classified open storage areas within a Multiple Facility Office (MFO). The position will assist in maintaining compliance with the National Industrial Security Program Operating Manual (NISPOM) under the direction of senior security personnel.This position demands a proactive and accountable security professional who thrives in a fast-paced, mission-critical, and compliance-focused setting delivering a gold-standard program.Key Responsibilities:Support OSAs, safes, access control, PALs, VARs, Comsec, and document control operations.Enforce physical security procedures in alignment with NISPOM, DCSA, Traditional Security STIGs, and internal policies.Conduct regular security checks, inspections, and audits of OSAs and storage containers.Ensure the proper receipt, accountability, storage, transmission, and destruction of classified material.Maintain operational readiness for DCSA inspections and CORAs and address corrective actions as required.Develop and maintain Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) for physical security and document control.Track, manage, and report incidents, deficiencies, and status updates to security leadership.Support access control, badge systems, visitor management, guard response, and IDS, inspections.Support physical security incident response and investigation.Support guard force operations and alarm response compliance.Conduct regular walk-throughs and checks of classified areas to verify adherence to access control and physical security standards.Assist in maintaining intrusion detection systems (IDS) monitoring logs, access rosters, and visitor control procedures.Help track and organize documentation related to DCSA inspections and self-assessments.Provide logistical and administrative support for personnel clearances, security briefings, trainings, and inspections.Assist with onboarding employees, clearance processing, visit requests, access verifications.Maintain security records in accordance with NISPOM requirements.Track and support reporting requirements (foreign travel, foreign contacts, adverse information, etc.).Assist with the initiation, tracking, and maintenance of security clearance actions in DISS and other government systems.Support End of the Day Security Watch program.Support COMSEC program, inventory, records, and duties as needed.Other duties as assigned to uphold a gold standard security program.Qualifications:U.S. Citizen with an active DoD Top Secret clearance5+ years of experience in security and managing secure facilitiesExperience in supporting a COMSEC programFamiliarity with NISPOM requirements and classified material handling proceduresStrong attention to detail, organization, and ability to follow established proceduresFamiliar with SIMS, CCURE, DISS, and other security related systemsPay Range InformationAt SPA, we strive to deliver a robust total compensation package that will attract and retain top talent. Elements of the compensation package include competitive base pay and variable compensation opportunities. SPA provides eligible employees with an opportunity to enroll in a variety of benefit programs, generally including health insurance, flexible spending accounts, health savings accounts, retirement savings plans, life and disability insurance programs, and a number of programs that provide for both paid and unpaid time away from work. The specific programs and options available to any given employee may vary depending on eligibility factors such as geographic location, date of hire, etc. Please note that the salary information shown below is a general guideline only. Salaries are commensurate with experience and qualifications, as well as market and business considerations. Virginia, Pay Transparency Salary range: USD $80,000.00/Yr. - USD $100,000.00/Yr.