Overview:
AMERICAN SYSTEMS is an employee-owned federal government contractor supporting national priority programs through our strategic solutions in the areas of Information Technology, Test & Evaluation, Program Mission Support, Engineering & Analysis, and Training.
Responsibilities:
As The Security Specialist-Operations, you will:
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Execute and coordinate the recurring security processes that sustain day-to-day classified mission activity.
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Work across access controls, secure-area procedures, documentation, records, systems maintenance, issue resolution, and related facility or compartmented-environment requirements.
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Connect multiple security functions to ensure that routine actions are completed accurately, emerging needs are addressed promptly, and operational safeguards remain effective.
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By maintaining situational awareness, coordinating with Government stakeholders and contractor teams, and documenting the status of security activities, the Security Specialist Operations helps keep sensitive operations safe, compliant, and responsive.
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Provide practical subject-matter guidance and supports continuous improvement of the processes that govern daily security execution.
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Execute recurring security processes that enable safe and compliant classified operations.
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Coordinate access, secure-area, documentation, records, and facility-related actions across responsible security functions.
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Monitor daily security activities, open actions, operational issues, and changing mission requirements.
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Resolve routine security problems and coordinate specialized support when issues cross functional boundaries.
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Maintain accurate operational records, logs, systems updates, status trackers, and supporting documentation.
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Support secure-area opening, closing, access, visitor, incident, and safeguarding procedures as assigned.
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Advise Government and contractor personnel on approved operational security procedures and required protective measures.
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Recommend process changes that improve reliability, responsiveness, and consistency across daily security operations.
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Qualifications:
- Master’s degree from an accredited college or university in a relevant discipline and 10 years of directly relevant experience; or a bachelor’s degree in a relevant discipline plus 14 years of directly related work experience.
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Experience must include support to Special Access Program and Sensitive Compartmented Information environments
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Demonstrated ability to coordinate effectively across Government, contractor, and external stakeholders; prepare briefings, reports, standard operating procedures, and official correspondence; and lead a team in fast paced classified environments.
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CLEARANCE: Active Top Secret clearance with SCI eligibility; must be able to meet any applicable Special Access Program eligibility requirements identified by the Government.
Pay Transparency Statement: AMERICAN SYSTEMS is committed to pay transparency for our applicants and employee-owners. The salary range for this position is USD $132,500.00/Yr. - USD $221,300.00/Yr. Actual compensation will be determined based on several factors permitted by law. AMERICAN SYSTEMS provides for the welfare of its employees and their dependents through a comprehensive benefits program by offering healthcare benefits, paid leave, retirement plans, insurance programs, and education and training assistance. EEO Statement: EEO Race/Sex/Disability Status/Veteran Status
