Security Assistant

KIHOMAC•Hanscom AFB, MA

About The Position

Expertise and Functions 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 Develop and write 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 Provide classification guidance and assistance for all collateral and SCI (where needed) programs 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 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 Prepare classified packages, courier forms and maintain receipt records of such dispatches Perform destruction of classified materials and CUI Provide reproduction support for classified materials both paper or in electronic format Review, track, and monitor security clearance via Defense Information System for Security (DISS) to ensure all personnel are properly accounted for along with compliance with applicable personnel security standards Ensure personnel security clearances are kept current and access is verified prior to allowing access to classified material. Ensure any specific collateral access set is either processed or staged for IP lead to process (i.e. North Atlantic Treaty Organization, Formerly Restricted Data/Restricted Data/Critical Nuclear Weapon Design Information access requirements). This also includes identifying any missing SF-312/Non-Disclosure Agreements and alerting IP lead of missing annotations as required Prepare, process, and/or review Visitor Access Request (VAR) for accuracy and access eligibility. Ensure smooth access ability is given to our personnel by ensuring visit certifications are received timely and accurately by receiving units Research, process, file, and maintain inbound and outbound VAR notices Input foreign visit and foreign contacts in DISS when self-report is received Coordinate with 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 Support IP lead/ IP Personal Security Office with military and government civilian fingerprinting for new and upgrade clearance request Prepare inspection materials, and create Management Internal Control Toolset(MICT) and/ or other inspection platform artifacts, as directed, in coordination with the IP Lead Conduct effective entry and exit inspections along with any other random anti-terrorism measures as directed by unit, installation or higher-level anti-terrorism authority Maintain 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 Assume duties and responsibilities of alternate equipment custodian, as required Provide security support to Classified Processing Areas (CAP) or Secure Work Areas (SWA Exercise delegated access control to CAPs/SWAs Perform end-of-duty day security check to open/close CAPs/SWAs Assist IP lead with security container combination changes and maintenance to include reporting needed container repairs as they are discovered to IP lead Coordinate with IP lead with monitoring secure spaces, assisting with secure space builds/projects and controlling/operating Secure Video Teleconferencing/Video Teleconferencing systems Manage alarm activities where applicable; setting, testing, coordinating maintenance and updating alarm response letters and other associated administrative support Provide support for classified meetings and all associated support requirements to ensure their proper successful execution Provide 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 Identify classified documents/information, and know proper safeguarding Complete all required security training in accordance with DoD and Air Force regulations for those filling the role of security assistant Demonstrate understanding of cloud-based classified systems and connections is preferred Other duties as assigned

Requirements

Bachelor’s Degree required
3+ years of experience in a related field in a DoD environment
Demonstrable understanding of counterintelligence threats and trends
Familiarity 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
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
Must be willing to travel within organization’s 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 a US citizen
Must have an active Secret clearance
Able to occasionally reach with hands and arms
Prolonged periods of computer screen use, while sitting or standing at a desk
Adhere to safety protocols when in work areas requiring use of PPE (e.g. eyewear, gloves, masks, hearing protection, steel toed shoes, etc.)
Able to safely lift and carry up to 20 pounds at a time

Nice To Haves

Master’s Degree preferred
Demonstrate understanding of cloud-based classified systems and connections is preferred

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
Develop and write 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
Provide classification guidance and assistance for all collateral and SCI (where needed) programs
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 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
Prepare classified packages, courier forms and maintain receipt records of such dispatches
Perform destruction of classified materials and CUI
Provide reproduction support for classified materials both paper or in electronic format
Review, track, and monitor security clearance via Defense Information System for Security (DISS) to ensure all personnel are properly accounted for along with compliance with applicable personnel security standards
Ensure personnel security clearances are kept current and access is verified prior to allowing access to classified material. Ensure any specific collateral access set is either processed or staged for IP lead to process (i.e. North Atlantic Treaty Organization, Formerly Restricted Data/Restricted Data/Critical Nuclear Weapon Design Information access requirements). This also includes identifying any missing SF-312/Non-Disclosure Agreements and alerting IP lead of missing annotations as required
Prepare, process, and/or review Visitor Access Request (VAR) for accuracy and access eligibility. Ensure smooth access ability is given to our personnel by ensuring visit certifications are received timely and accurately by receiving units
Research, process, file, and maintain inbound and outbound VAR notices
Input foreign visit and foreign contacts in DISS when self-report is received
Coordinate with 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
Support IP lead/ IP Personal Security Office with military and government civilian fingerprinting for new and upgrade clearance request
Prepare inspection materials, and create Management Internal Control Toolset(MICT) and/ or other inspection platform artifacts, as directed, in coordination with the IP Lead
Conduct effective entry and exit inspections along with any other random anti-terrorism measures as directed by unit, installation or higher-level anti-terrorism authority
Maintain 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
Assume duties and responsibilities of alternate equipment custodian, as required
Provide security support to Classified Processing Areas (CAP) or Secure Work Areas (SWA
Exercise delegated access control to CAPs/SWAs
Perform end-of-duty day security check to open/close CAPs/SWAs
Assist IP lead with security container combination changes and maintenance to include reporting needed container repairs as they are discovered to IP lead
Coordinate with IP lead with monitoring secure spaces, assisting with secure space builds/projects and controlling/operating Secure Video Teleconferencing/Video Teleconferencing systems
Manage alarm activities where applicable; setting, testing, coordinating maintenance and updating alarm response letters and other associated administrative support
Provide support for classified meetings and all associated support requirements to ensure their proper successful execution
Provide 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
Identify classified documents/information, and know proper safeguarding
Complete all required security training in accordance with DoD and Air Force regulations for those filling the role of security assistant
Other duties as assigned