Administrative Support Officer / Security Manager Qualifications

About the role

Taku is committed to providing transformative and comprehensive health operational capabilities to support customers across scientific, clinical, technological, and program management areas. The Administrative Support Officer/Security Manager will serve as the organizational Security Manager for OASA IE&E, overseeing administrative security protocols and supporting classified operations.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate with Army security offices to ensure compliance with physical, personnel, and information security policies
• Prepare and submit Visit Authorization Requests (VARs) for classified meetings or site access
• Maintain a roster of all cleared personnel and ensure annual refresher briefings are conducted and documented
• Maintain document control for classified materials, including marking, storage, reproduction, and destruction, in compliance with DoDM 5200.01 Vols. 1–4
• Maintain control logs for all classified holdings and ensure proper use of secure storage containers
• Conduct or support security education and training programs, including initial, annual, and specialized briefings (e.g., derivative classification, foreign travel, insider threat)
• Ensure proper classification guidance is followed for draft and final products
• Ensure compliance with physical security requirements (alarm systems, access control) for all spaces under OASA IE&E purview
• Serve as the liaison with HQDA staff on access badge issuance and SIPR tokens
• Coordinate with Pentagon Force Protection Agency for visitor escort requirements, emergency plans, and restricted area protocols
• Support the integration of OPSEC measures into OASA IE&E operations
• Ensure personnel are trained on OPSEC and report any known or suspected violations
• Review and approve foreign travel requests in accordance with Army and DoD policy
• Ensure foreign travel briefings/debriefings are conducted and reported
• Track foreign national access to OASA IE&E sponsored events or classified areas and coordinate foreign visit requests
• Report security incidents, infractions, or compromises in accordance with Army policy
• Maintain security documentation, such as SOPs, training records, inspection logs, and incident reports
• Coordinate SCI or SAP access requests when applicable
• Maintain control of classified meeting logistics, including secure facility coordination, security container access, and courier card verification
• Oversee administrative preparations for classified engagements, including badge requests, clearance verification, and visitor coordination
• Serve as the primary point of contact for security-related matters across OASA IE&E and ODASAs, and ensure training, policy compliance, and annual security requirements are met
• Provide additional administrative support as required during surge or continuity operations

Qualifications

• Familiarity with Army and DoD physical, personnel, and information security policies
• Demonstrated ability to coordinate with Special Security Office (SSO) offices, manage classified materials, and ensure policy compliance
• Excellent interpersonal skills to coordinate across multiple stakeholders and units
• Minimum Qualifications: Bachelor’s degree and 5+ years of experience in security administration within a DoD or federal environment
• Experience managing Sensitive Compartmented Information (SCI), Special Access Program (SAP), or classified meeting logistics (preferred but not required)
• Active SECRET security clearance

Pay

The salary range for this position is $130,000.00 to $138,000.00 annually.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• 401(k) plan with company matching
• Tax-deferred savings options
• Supplementary benefits
• Paid time off
• Professional development opportunities