Personnel/Industrial Security Specialist

Job Description

Job Description

Company Overview :

Founded over 20 years ago and headquartered in Arlington, Virginia, The Intelligence & Security Academy, LLC provides consulting services to federal clients in Intelligence and National Security matters and specializes in delivering strategic and innovative solutions. ISA also provides education & training to federal government agencies as well as private sector companies and academic institutions in the areas of intelligence analysis, budget formulation policy development, and more. In addition, our company delivers systems engineering and engineering management services to federal clients that focus on the design, development, integration, and management of complex systems.

Job Description :

ISA's Personnel / Industrial Security Specialist is an onsite position, located at our Arlington, VA HQ office and coordinates with our Facility Security Officer in the daily operations of protecting classified government information and monitoring security procedures, ensuring compliance with all applicable industrial / personnel security requirements. This role requires the ability to coordinate and monitor aspects of the industrial security programs and security activities to support corporate compliance with government and ISA security policies and procedures. Qualified candidates will understand and be experienced with the 32 CFR Part 117 National Industrial Security Program Operating Manual (NISPOM). This rule implements policy, establishes requirements, and provides procedures consistent with National Industrial Security Program (NISP) within the DoD and other Federal agencies. This role requires an individual be a dedicated problem-solver with demonstrated business acumen and the ability to coordinate all personnel security programs and communicate well with senior-level staff and agency officials.

Work Model :

Our people-first culture prioritizes the benefits of flexibility and collaboration. Consistent with government and industry standards that support a more fulsome return to in-office culture, ISA supports our clients and provides a working environment that promotes professional development opportunities through peer engagement and face-to-face mentoring. The ability to meet across teams at the office and cross-pollinate information is critical to our success.

Duties :

• Effectively and accurately support corporate process for personnel security clearances-prepare and submit nomination packets per contract requirements; provide employee security training, briefings, indoctrination, visit requests, and debriefings.
• Accurately process and pre-screen applications for completeness and accuracy; identify and resolve issues prior to submission; accurately and timely process and manage current periodic re-investigations as required.
• Administrative support to FSO in daily activities including, but not limited to : reporting, security incidents, compliance requirements, etc.
• Develops documentation for standard security operating procedures.
• Coordinates alarm tests and monitor security team response times.
• Trains and orients employees on security policies and procedures, ensuring compliance with company regulations.
• Ensure proper handling of classified information, asserts physical security of all categorized areas, and controls staff access, making certain that all sorted material (media, document, files, etc.) remains in the categorized area.
• Prepares, tracks, and monitors all classified contracts and Department of Defense Contract Security Classification Specification forms assigned to facility; monitors and ensures efficient protocol to all contractors and personnel; and assesses all contract documentations and files.
• Ensures compliance with all security requirements for personnel, information, and communications security.
• Collaborates and interacts with others in assisting in various disciplines of security, including personnel, physical, technical, and information systems in order to consider intrusion systems, operational, fire alarms, radios, and stay alerts; and acts as a first responder for any medical or other emergency situations.
• Makes infraction and incident reports and tour duty reports, and provides general reporting to outline other statistics such as classified medical responses, waste destroyed, etc.
• Prepares facility for required audits and vulnerability assessments conducted by various government agencies.
• Provides internal and external security patrols and inspections of facilities, inspects the security processes on a regular basis to avoid any issues, keeps track of the maintenance of all security programs, and ensures conformity to industrial security management disciplines and compliance with National Industrial Security Program (NISP).

Other Duties :

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties, or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this position. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with communication from your supervisor in support of ISA's personnel and physical security operations.

Qualifications :

Preferred Qualifications :

Supervisory Responsibilities :

None required.

Clearance Required :

Applicants must have at least an active Secret clearance and be able to obtain a clearance at the TS / SCI level. Preference will be given to those who have an active TS / SCI clearance. Applicants must be able to submit documentation establishing U.S. Person status upon hiring. All ISA employees are required to uphold and maintain trustworthiness and suitability requirements of the U.S. federal government.

Experience Required :

Education :

Certification :

Compensation :

At ISA, we celebrate your contributions, provide you with opportunities and choices, and support your total well-being. Our offerings include 401(k) matching, PTO, paid Federal holidays, Life Insurance, Medical, Dental and Vision insurance, FSA / HSA options, professional development opportunities, and work-life programs. Our annual review program acknowledges employees for exceptional performance and superior demonstration of our values. Full-time employees working at least 30 hours a week on a regular basis are eligible to participate in ISA's full benefit program. Part-time employees that do not meet the threshold are only eligible for select offerings, not inclusive of health benefits. We encourage you to learn more about our total benefits by visiting https : / / www.isallc.net / isahrdownloads. Salary at ISA is determined by various factors, including but not limited to location, the individual's particular combination of education, knowledge, skills, competencies, and experience, as well as contract-specific affordability and organizational requirements. The salary range for this position is just one component of ISA's total compensation package for employees.

Non-Discrimination Statement :

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, lactation, or related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.