Business Security Analyst

Institute for Defense Analyses • Alexandria, VA

3d • $81,475 - $130,360

About The Position

With moderate supervision, develops, implements, manages, and administers IDA’s Security Information Management Systems and data analytics tools, and administers DOW Cloud-based Security Management systems. Applies functional knowledge to solve an assortment of problems of moderate to highly complex scope. Leads efforts to automate IDA Security processes and manage security data. Responsibilities include enhancing and maintaining system functionality, analyzing IDA and DOW requirements, and designing, testing, and documenting new security automation systems. Coordinates with other IT and Security staff in support of operation tasks and requirements. Ensures configuration standards are maintained and adheres to IDA IT and DOW security best practices and policies. Involves planning, logistics, and scheduling of system deployments and user support. These systems support IDA’s program to comply with the requirements of the National Industrial Security Operations Procedures Manual (NISPOM) and Intelligence Community Directives (ICD).

Requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree in Security Studies, Criminal Justice, Public Administration, Computer Science or related field and four years minimum experience in US Government/Contractor Security Systems Automation or HS diploma and six years minimum experience US Government/Contractor Security Systems Automation.
• Possess technical and operational proficiency managing Security Information Management systems.
• Must have SIMS experience
• Completion of CDSE FSO Training for Possessing Facilities required within one year of start date.
• Must have a minimum of a DoD Secret Clearance before hire. Ability to obtain and maintain Top Secret with SCI Eligibility is required after hire.

Nice To Haves

• Four years of experience with SIMS strongly preferred.
• Three years as a SIMS Functional Lead/Systems Administrator is preferred.
• Completion of SIMS Certification preferred or must be completed within six months of start date
• Experience with project management and data analysis strongly preferred.
• Experience with DoW 32 CFR Part 117, National Industrial Security Program Operating Manual (NISPOM) and applicable Intelligence Community Directives (ICD) preferred
• Experience with DoW clearance process such as eQIP/eAPP, SIMS, DISS, NBIS, NISS, foreign travel/contact and foreign national visitors is desired
• Experience with Dashboard/Reporting tools such as Tableau, Cognos or PowerBI preferred.
• Proficiency in use of computers and Microsoft Office applications (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook).
• Ability to communicate effectively both orally and in writing with all levels of staff.
• Ability to display tact, discretion and diplomacy in dealing with all levels of IDA staff and the public.
• Possess strong interpersonal oral and written communication skills with demonstrated ability work effectively with all levels of staff; ability to work in fast-paced, multi-tasking environment.

Responsibilities

• Serves as functional lead for IDA’s Security Information Management System (SIMS)
• Implement, enhance, maintain, and support SIMS Security applications, including interfaces between SIMS and other internal/external applications.
• Oversee system use by dozens of Security staff for most security functions, including clearance processing and tracking, Common Access Card issuance, mandated reporting information collection (travel, financial reporting, and any security relevant event), document control, safe inventories/locations, badges and tracking SCIF computer systems. Ensure data consistency and integrity.
• Develop processes and procedures for the use of the SIMS system.
• Provide guidance and work instruction to HQ Security staff that use system. Answer questions from staff regarding SIMS processes, procedures, and technical issues.
• Develop and deliver training for staff in the proper use of SIMS system, including at the Centers.
• Troubleshoot and resolve difficult and complex SIMS issues.
• Partner with SIMS vendor to obtain core product enhancements to meet evolving DOW/IC/USG security information management requirements.
• Manage upgrades of SIMS and ensure that all processes and testing are thoroughly documented
• Administer system including user accounts and functions, maintenance of utilities, and other system management duties.
• Perform routine security audits to ensure compliance with the National Industrial Security Program (NISP).
• Partner with Systems Development and Implementation (SDI) and Enterprise Information Technology Operations (EITO) to schedule maintenance, upgrades, and integrations with other systems, including the HRIS and the IIS Personal Dashboard for clearance information.
• Support IDA Centers with their local SIMS implementations.
• Use SIMS to automate new DOW requirements for foreign travel reporting (such as SEAD 3), integration with DISS, and new requirements as they emerge.
• Provide data analysis, including one-off reports and analyses; develop and maintain standard reports to address management requirements
• Develop and execute portfolio of system enhancement and new module implementation project plans.
• Serves as Systems Administrator and Technical Lead for USG Cloud Security Management Systems (NBIS, DISS, NISS)
• National Background Investigation Services (NBIS) systems administrator/technical lead
• Manage accounts and access levels for all IDA users, provide training to new system users.
• Troubleshoot all IT and functional issues for NBIS users, escalate unresolved issues to DOW NBIS cloud service provider, track issues to successful resolution.
• Participate in meetings with Defense Counterintelligence and Security Agency (DCSA) NBIS team to identify system shortcomings and recommend new requirements and capabilities.
• Develop quality control mechanisms to ensure data is consistent between SIMS and NBIS.
• Develop and deliver training for IDA NBIS user community.
• Defense Information System for Security (DISS)
• Manage accounts for all IDA users, provide training to new system users.
• Integrate and automate data flows from IDA’s SIMS system to DISS for mandated security incident and foreign travel reporting
• Develop quality control mechanisms to ensure data is consistent between SIMS and DISS
• National Industrial Security System (NISS)
• Administer IDA access to NISS.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.
• Act as alternate Facility Security Officer

Benefits

• Competitive salary and benefits, including diverse health insurance options, generous 10% contribution to retirement, 6 weeks 100% paid parental leave, 20 days paid time off, and relocation reimbursement.
• Mission-oriented work at a non-profit that supports and protects our Nation’s warfighters; as a non-profit, IDA employees are eligible for Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSFL).
• Professional development including tuition reimbursement, internal and external trainings, and funding for researcher-pitched projects and publications.
• A strong employee and corporate culture of work-life balance, including commitment to average 40-hour work weeks through flex time, partial telework options, and expectation of communication only during core business hours.
• Located in Alexandria's high-tech corridor, IDA's brand new Potomac Yard facility is equipped with state-of-the-art technology, workspaces and gym.
• Easy access to local dining and shopping, the Potomac Yard Metro stop and the Potomac Yard DASH bus stop. Employer contributes $300/month (IRS max) to commuter benefits.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level