Associate Security Specialist

About the Role

KBR’s National Security Solutions team provides high‑end engineering and advanced technology solutions to customers in the intelligence and national security communities. The Associate Security Specialist will have a profound impact on protecting the nation’s most critical assets. This salaried position reports to the Senior Security Manager and requires regular M‑F standard business hours with occasional flexibility to surge based on customer or company requirements.

Why Join Us

• Innovative Projects – work at the forefront of engineering, logistics, operations, science, program management, mission IT, and cybersecurity solutions.
• Collaborative Environment – be part of a dynamic team that thrives on collaboration and innovation, fostering a supportive and intellectually stimulating workplace.
• Impactful Work – contributions are pivotal in designing and optimizing defense systems that ensure national security and shape the future of space defense.

Responsibilities

• Support all Virginia DoD Collateral, Sensitive Compartmented Information (SCI) and DoD SAP security programs, including physical, personnel, program, document control, classification, and education/awareness.
• Engage daily with visiting contractors, government personnel, and vendors.
• Maintain Chantilly personnel clearance/access databases and document control databases.
• Coordinate with Corporate Security, IT, Operations, and Program Operations staff.
• Perform VAR verifications for all incoming visitors.
• Oversee prescreen database for all prospective employees.
• Manage record‑keeping systems for visit request certifications, security investigations, annual training, and visitor logs.
• Coordinate security logistics for customer engagements and onsite meetings.
• Engage regularly with internal and external personnel via in‑person and written communication channels.

Work Environment

• Location: On‑site at Chantilly, Virginia.
• Travel Requirements: Minimal (0‑20%).
• Working Hours: Standard M‑F business hours with occasional flexibility.

Required Qualifications

• Ability to obtain and maintain a TS/SCI security clearance and accesses.
• College or university degree (typically required).
• 2+ years of relevant experience.
• Understanding of key industry drivers and ability to apply that knowledge to own work.
• Knowledge and experience in the security discipline with ongoing development of higher‑level skills.
• Ability to analyze possible solutions using standard procedures.

Desired Qualifications

• Current active security clearance.
• Knowledge of security management policies and procedures, including community customers' clearance processing and document control regulations.
• Familiarity with EQIP, DISS/NBIS, or other industry software applications.
• Understanding of personnel, physical, and AIS requirements for the Intelligence Community and DoD.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• High level of professionalism.

Benefits

• Competitive lifestyle benefits, potentially including 401(k) plan with company match, medical, dental, vision, life insurance, AD&D, flexible spending account, disability, paid time off, and flexible work schedule.
• Career advancement through professional training and development.
• Supportive “Zero Harm” culture that emphasizes belonging, connection, and growth.