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    Program Security Officer I - Barton-le-Clay, United Kingdom - Institute for Defense Analyses

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    Institute for Defense Analyses Barton-le-Clay, United Kingdom

    3 weeks ago

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    Alexandria, VA
    Description

    Overview

    Under close supervision, executes aspects of security for IDA SAC/STPI Special Compartmented Information Facilities (SCIFs) and acts as a partner to the Centers in their SCIF program. Security aspects include physical, cyber, personnel security along with security operations and administration. Implements IDA processes in order to comply with DoD and other government Security Directives and Instructions, and SCIF security regulations. Protects and tracks Communications Security (COMSEC) materials and equipment. This position is Mission Critical and employee may be required to work in dismissal or closure situations due to adverse weather conditions, natural disasters, or other emergency situations.

    Responsibilities

    Security

    Following direction or procedures, executes aspects of security for IDA SAC/STPI SCIFs:

  • Monitors physical security including alarms, entry and exit logging, facilities checklists, compliance with SCIF requirements for accreditation.
  • Implements personnel security measures, including ensuring all visitors and staff located in the SCIF have proper clearances. Responsibilities include receiving and passing clearances from/to non-IDA SCIF facilities, and maintaining accurate listings of SCI cleared staff using JPAS and other similar systems.
  • Security operations

  • Conducts Security Education, Training and Awareness (SETA) activities.
  • Serves as a Trusted Agent, authorized to conduct uploads and downloads on classified system(s)
  • Acts as Human Reviewer for material and exiting or entering the SCIF
  • Tracks distribution, circulation, and reproduction, of all materials produced, released, and stored involving SCI and SAP matters; ensuring the proper logging classification, authorization check, and tracking systems are followed.
  • Assists in establishing and maintaining document control and distribution records with accuracy and attention to detail.
  • Couriers SCI/SAP materials and escorts personnel to the Pentagon.
  • Greets and processes visitors; provides escort for visitors without proper clearance; issues access to the SCIF using the Access Control System.
  • Assists with loss and security violation investigations; may recommend corrective actions.
  • Compliance

  • Implements IDA processes in order to comply with DOD and other government Security Directives and Instructions, and SCIF security regulations
  • Works with SCIF Supervisor to maintain and track IDA SCIF/SAP certifications and accreditations.
  • Maintains awareness of DCID 6/9 and ICD 705 criteria and alert Assistant Corporate Program Security Officer (ACPSO) of changes that may impact IDA SCIF facilities accreditation.
  • Under direction of ACPSO, maintains appropriate documentation as required by DIA and other US Government agencies
  • Under direction of ACPSO, may provide support to IDA Information Systems Security Manager (ISSM) or Officer (ISSO) staff to ensure that all classified information technology systems within the SCIF are accredited, maintained and disestablished as needed.
  • COMSEC

  • Protects and tracks COMSEC materials and equipment.
  • In accordance with NSA/CSS Policy Manual 3-16, ensures proper safeguarding, accounting, and inventories on COMSEC materials. Limits access of such materials to proper individuals based on clearance and need to know.
  • Assists with the proper distribution, destruction, and accountability all COMSEC material.
  • Assist in conducting annual COMSEC training to ensure all personnel handling COMSEC material are familiar with and adhere to proper COMSEC procedures.
  • Performs other related duties as assigned.
  • Qualifications

  • Associate's degree with two years security experience/SCIF preferred OR High School Diploma and four years of experience with physical, personnel, and communications security in a DoD or DoD contractor facility or comparable experience.
  • Extensive experience with DoD security regulations and policies.
  • Proficient in a range of common Office Automation other software applications.
  • Excellent verbal and written communication skills; ability to exercise discretion.
  • Ability to work under pressure of deadlines and deal with all levels of staff, management and senior Government officials.
  • U.S. Citizenship is required.
  • Active Top Secret clearance with SCI Eligibility with CI polygraph preferred. Must be able to obtain and maintain CI polygraph and obtain eligibility for access to Special Access Program information.
  • Successful completion of a criminal background check is required.



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