Posted today
Top Secret/SCI
$94,306 - $110,000
Unspecified
Bedford, MA (On-Site/Office)
DCS has an exciting opportunity for a Security Assistant providing support to the Air Force Life Cycle Management Center (AFLCMC/HBD), Theater Battle Control Division. The Theater Battle Control Division manages efforts focused on developing, acquiring, fielding and sustaining programs that support worldwide communications, Battle Management, Command & Control, Intelligence, Surveillance & Reconnaissance (C2ISR), Tactical Air Control, Air/Ground Surveillance, Time Critical Targeting, Combat Identification, Radar Imagery, Integrated Air/Missile Defense, and Mobile/Fixed C2ISR Performance, Exploitation & Dissemination Facilities.
This is a full time position located at Hanscom AFB, Bedford, MA.
Essential Job 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.
Assist in the development and writing of 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.
Assist with preparing 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.
Assist with researching, processing, filing, and maintaining inbound and outbound VAR notices.
Input foreign visit and foreign contacts in DISS when self-report is received.
Assist 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.
Assist IP lead/ IP Personal Security Office with military and government civilian fingerprinting for new and upgrade clearance request
Assist IP Lead with inspection preparations and Management Internal Control Toolset and/or other inspection platform artifact creation as directed
Required Skills
Due to the sensitivity of customer related requirements, U.S. Citizenship is required.
Must have and be able to maintain a Secret Clearance
Bachelor's and 8 years of experience or Master's Degree and 6 years of experience in a related field and at least three years of experience in the respective technical / professional discipline being performed, three of which must be in the DoD.
Understanding of counterintelligence threats and trends.
Familiar 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.
Able to work in a dynamic environment and effectively interact with numerous DoD, military/civilian personnel and industry partners.
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.
Able to accurately convey information both in written and verbal format
Must be willing to travel within organizations 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 able to identify classified documents/information, and know proper safeguarding
Must complete all required security training in accordance with DoD and Air Force regulations for those filling the role of security assistant.
Understanding of cloud-based classified systems and connections is preferred
Salary Range: $94,306-$110,000
At DCS, we pride ourselves on providing flexibility that allows employees to balance meaningful work with their personal lives. We offer competitive compensation, benefits, and opportunities for learning and development.
Our broad and competitive mix of benefits is designed to support and protect employees and their families. Our robust benefit offerings include medical, dental, 401k, ESOP, PTO, education reimbursement, work/life balance, parental and other leave programs.
Learn more about our benefits here:
DCS Corp Benefits
This is a full time position located at Hanscom AFB, Bedford, MA.
Essential Job 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.
Assist in the development and writing of 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.
Assist with preparing 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.
Assist with researching, processing, filing, and maintaining inbound and outbound VAR notices.
Input foreign visit and foreign contacts in DISS when self-report is received.
Assist 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.
Assist IP lead/ IP Personal Security Office with military and government civilian fingerprinting for new and upgrade clearance request
Assist IP Lead with inspection preparations and Management Internal Control Toolset and/or other inspection platform artifact creation as directed
Required Skills
Due to the sensitivity of customer related requirements, U.S. Citizenship is required.
Must have and be able to maintain a Secret Clearance
Bachelor's and 8 years of experience or Master's Degree and 6 years of experience in a related field and at least three years of experience in the respective technical / professional discipline being performed, three of which must be in the DoD.
Understanding of counterintelligence threats and trends.
Familiar 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.
Able to work in a dynamic environment and effectively interact with numerous DoD, military/civilian personnel and industry partners.
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.
Able to accurately convey information both in written and verbal format
Must be willing to travel within organizations 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 able to identify classified documents/information, and know proper safeguarding
Must complete all required security training in accordance with DoD and Air Force regulations for those filling the role of security assistant.
Understanding of cloud-based classified systems and connections is preferred
Salary Range: $94,306-$110,000
At DCS, we pride ourselves on providing flexibility that allows employees to balance meaningful work with their personal lives. We offer competitive compensation, benefits, and opportunities for learning and development.
Our broad and competitive mix of benefits is designed to support and protect employees and their families. Our robust benefit offerings include medical, dental, 401k, ESOP, PTO, education reimbursement, work/life balance, parental and other leave programs.
Learn more about our benefits here:
DCS Corp Benefits
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