Visitor Welcome Specialist

About the role

Koniag Professional Services LLC, a Koniag Government Services company, is seeking a Visitor Welcome Specialist with a TS/SCI security clearance to support KPS and our government customer in Arlington, VA. This position is covered under the Service Contract Act.

Responsibilities

Essential Functions, Responsibilities & Duties may include, but are not limited to: Serve as the initial entry point for all DARPA visitors. Determine visitor’s identify and citizenship and make appropriate determinations to allow or deny the visit.

• Receive and send Visit Authorization Letters (VALs) and document related information in various computer systems.
• Prepare and issue temporary Government employee, contractor and visitor security badges to DARPA employees, contractors, and visitors.
• Enter relevant data and maintain appropriate records.
• Inventory and account for all badges.
• Use various computer systems to verify identity, clearances, and visit authorization and to document the visitor’s identity, to include taking a photograph of the visitor.
• Occasionally responsible for escorting visiting personnel to their destinations within the facility.

Requirements

Required Skills And Experience For This Position Must have the ability to: provide clear, concise, and accurate written and verbal communication

• Administer safety screenings of employees and visitors
• Lift and carry materials weighing up to 50 pounds from place to place
• Walk up and down stairs
• Work in inclement weather and outdoor environment; stand in one place for extended periods
• Detect and report security and safety violations that are learned through experience and training
• Work any shift (day, evening, or early morning) on all days of the week and holidays
• Successfully complete company provided training, as demonstrated through written and practical examination

Qualifications

One (1) year performing similar duties in a DoD environment. Secret with ability to obtain a Top Secret, with eligibility for SAP and SCI access. Top Secret clearance process must begin within one (1) month of working onsite.

• Successful completion of the requirements for Preventing Disease Transmission (i.e., blood-borne pathogens); successful completion of all training required by the contract.
• Qualified and certified (licensed) as an Unarmed Security Officers in accordance with the laws and regulations of the State of Virginia; Certified in First Aid, Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR), Automated External Defibrillator (AED), Hazardous Materials (HAZMAT) First Responder – Awareness Level, and certified to use and operate X-ray and Magnetometer devices.

Skills

Required Skills and Experience for work at DARPA on this contract

• Be a US Citizen
• Be able to work a flexible schedule to accommodate SID and DARPA needs
• Be able to travel and perform work at other geographical locations
• Have the ability to maintain cooperative working relationships with those contacted in the course of work activities
• Able to read, write, speak, and understand the English language and have the ability to communicate effectively verbally and in writing;
• Have the ability to accurately and completely prepare and maintain files, records, and reports and to convey factual information
• Have the ability to coordinate multiple tasks efficiently
• Have the ability to remain calm in emergency situations
• Have the ability to understand and carry out oral and written directions with limited supervision
• Must be at least 21 years of age at the time of employment on the contract.
• Fluent in the written and spoken English language and shall have strong written and oral communication skills.

Benefits

We offer competitive compensation and an extraordinary benefits package including health, dental and vision insurance, 401K with company matching, paid holidays, paid Vacation, paid sick leave and more.