Security Assistant

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Provide technical advice and security support to multiple collateral programs and where specifically called for, SCI programs within the directorate
• Maintain an effective working relationship with Information Protection (IP) leads, program managers, contracting officers and anyone else as needed to ensure a standardized and accurate protection integration focus throughout the acquisition and sustainment life cycle of directorate programs
• Aid in the development and writing of Operations Security (OPSEC) plans, transition plans, emergency action plans, transportation plans and any other security documents as needed for the customer
• Review program documentation for public release, to include ensuring CUI has proper markings, classifications and distribution statements per DoD and AF guidance and provide accurate feedback to IP Leads about document disposition ability
• Advise on counterintelligence threats and trends to assist unit and program assigned personnel
• Assist with development of Security Classification Guides, Program Protection Plans, Security Operating Procedures (SOP), DD Form 254s and other key acquisition/security program documents as directed by the IP lead
• Provide classification guidance and assistance for all collateral and SCI (where needed) programs
• Perform classification reviews of inbound and outbound correspondence.
• Prepare, process, and distribute (ship and receive) inbound/outbound classified mail that is integrated with a singular government accountable mailing program.
• Avoid destruction of classified materials and CUI
• Prepare, process, and/or review Visitor Access Requests (VAR) for accuracy and access eligibility.
• Assist with researching, processing, filing, and maintaining inbound and outbound VAR notices
• Input foreign visit and foreign contacts in DISS when self-report is received
• Assist IP lead/ IP Personnel Security Office with initiation of Electronic Questionnaires for Investigation (e-QIPS)/Standard Form 86 for military and government civilian employees assigned to their respective work center
• Assist IP lead/ IP Personal Security Office with military and government civilian fingerprinting for new and upgrade clearance requests
• Absorb duties and responsibilities of Communications Security Responsible Officers or Secure Voice Responsible Officers in accordance with applicable regulations or instructions and as needed by the IP lead
• Absorb duties and responsibilities of alternate equipment custodian, as required
• Assist in maintaining facility access control, to include visitor control/escorting and access badge creation, issuing and tracking
• Perform data entry to the security system database
• Follow and enforce the Government’s standard operating procedures or Operating Instructions
• Assume duties and responsibilities of Communications Security Responsible Officers or Secure Voice Responsible Officers in accordance with applicable regulations or instructions and as needed by the IP lead
• Assist in maintaining facility access control, to include visitor control/escorting and access badge creation, issuing and tracking
• Assist IP lead with security container combination changes and maintenance to include reporting needed container repairs as they are discovered to IP lead
• Assist IP lead with monitoring secure spaces, assisting with secure space builds/projects and controlling/operating Secure Video Teleconferencing/Video Teleconferencing systems
• Avoid alarms activity where applicable; setting, testing, coordinating maintenance and updating alarm response letters and other associated administrated support
• Avoid classified meetings and all associated support requirements to ensure their proper successful execution
• Support for the security awareness and education programs which includes but is not limited to creating or modifying presentations, brochures or posters. Giving verbal, in person security/force protection briefings to individuals or groups either formally or in ad hoc format
• Perform miscellaneous administrative support functions as directed by the Contractor site lead and/or the IP lead

Required Skills

• Understanding of counterintelligence threats and trends
• Familiar with security policy/manuals and the appropriate DoD and Air Force directives, manuals and instructions
• Familiarity with DISS Basic knowledge of the DD Form 254 and how it is incorporated in the Air Force acquisition process
• Able to work in a dynamic environment and effectively interact with numerous DoD, military/civilian personnel and industry partners
• Demonstrated maturity and ability in handling sensitive information regarding acquisition programs, exercises, personal matters of a potential derogatory nature, or military activities with discretion and sound judgement
• Able to accurately convey information both in written and verbal format
• Understanding of cloud-based classified systems and connections is preferred

Other Requirements

• Must be willing to travel within organizations direct area of responsibility
• Must be willing to adapt to contingency schedule if required by unit in unusual cases of emergency or critical mission support need
• Must be able to identify classified documents/information, and know proper safeguarding
• Must complete all required security training in accordance with DoD and Air Force regulations for those filling the role of security assistant

Education and Experience

• Must have one of the following combinations of education and experience:
• Master's or bachelor’s degree in a related field, and three (3) years relative experience, three (3) years of which must be DoD experience.
• Seven (7) years of directly related experience, five (5) years of which must be DoD experience.

Position Type/Expected Hours of Work

This is a full-time onsite position requiring 40 hours per week and offers a flexible work schedule Monday through Friday during core business hours.

Other Position Requirements

• Proof of U.S. Citizenship or US Permanent Residency is a requirement for this position.
• Must be able to complete a U.S. government background investigation.
• Must be able to obtain a Secret clearance by date of hire.
• Must be able to travel, including air travel.

Company Information

• HX5, LLC is an Equal Opportunity Employer that recruits and hires qualified candidates without regard to race, religion, sex, age, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, disability, or veteran status.
• HX5, LLC is a Drug Free Workplace Employer.

Accessibility Notice

If you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the employment process due to a physical or mental disability, please call (850) 362-6551.