Administrative Security Specialist- Mid

Job Type

Full-time

Description

Administrative Security Specialist- Mid

At Celestar, a B&A Company, we foster and embrace a distinct set of values that we live by and instill in all aspects of our organization: dedication, commitment, partnership, trust, and recognition. We have incorporated these values into successful customer deliveries since 1988. B&A believes in ensuring its employees feel deeply connected to B&A, recognizing successes and hard work, and providing continuous opportunities to learn and grow. Our people are entrepreneurial thinkers who combine mindset, vision, and experience to drive value - not only for us as an organization, but also for the clients we support. We promote a collaborative culture with our clients and with each other as one team working towards a common vision. We'd love for you to join our team!

Job Summary

Celestar, a B&A Company, has an IMMEDIATE NEED to identify an Administrative Security Specialist to be seated in Fort Belvoir, VA. If interested and qualified, we welcome you to apply for this challenging opportunity.

Responsibilities

• Supporting the Security Vetting Office (SVO) with administrative tasks.
• Analyze, investigate, prepare reports, and/or recommend preventative or corrective actions in areas requiring specific expertise.
• Capture statistical data and metrics, complete multi-step processes, communicate, and answer requests for information (RFI) from customers
• Work on problems of diverse scope where data analysis requires evaluating identifiable factors.
• Exercise independent judgment within generally defined practices and policies when selecting methods and techniques to obtain solutions.

Education and Experience

• Associate degree and five (5) years' experience performing security administrative duties or eight (8) years of security administrative experience in lieu of a degree, with at least a combination of intelligence experience and management experience within the last two years.

Required Skills

• Proficient with Microsoft 365 Office Suite and records management using classified and unclassified systems and databases.
• Proficient experience in quality control procedures to ensure accuracy and completeness consistent with established INSCOM policies and procedures.
• Exceptional oral and written communication skills
• Ability to work independently and with minimal oversight

Desired Skills

• Bachelor's degree with four (4) years' experience as a government or Contractor employee performing security administrative duties is preferred.

Security Clearance

• Active TS/SCI

More About B&A:

Notable Clients
Celestar, a B&A Company, has grown into a trusted provider of exceptional service, innovative solutions, and inspired employees. Our service extends through federal, state, and local Government, the private sector, and higher education. Some of our notable clients include the Department of Homeland Security, U.S. Customs and Border Protection, the U.S. Senate, the U.S. Courts, the U.S. Census Bureau, the U.S. Navy, and more.

Benefits and Programs

Celestar, a B&A Company, is proud to offer three robust individual and family medical plans to full-time employees, including a Health Savings Account (HSA) option as well as two tiers of dental coverage, vision, life & AD&D, disability, accident, hospital indemnity, and critical illness insurance. In addition to these benefits, B&A employees enjoy paid time off, B&A-sponsored training and certifications, pet insurance, commuter transit benefits, and a free subscription to a virtual exercise platform (NEOU). B&A's 401(k) plan is available to all employees and includes a company matching contribution.

B&A has launched several programs to focus on employee engagement, wellness, and assistance. These include:

• The B&A Cares program: 30/60/90-day wellness check-ins, personal development, financial management, stress management seminars, and more
• A formal mentorship program
• Job shadowing and cross-training opportunities
• Brand Ambassador program
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP) - Access to various support resources including counseling, legal guidance, financial planning, and more
• Monthly teambuilding events
• B&A Annual Wellness Challenges: #StepWithB&A, #WalkDuringLunchWithB&A, #VolunteeringWithB&A, #ExerciseDuringLunchWithB&A, and more

At Celestar, a B&A Company, we place significant importance on improving the communities and lives of citizens across the nation through our involvement, technology expertise, and employees. B&A emphasizes charitable efforts in the Northern Virginia area, including Capital Area Food Bank pantry drives, book donations, Hope for Henry Foundation events, and more. In recognition of all these efforts, B&A has been named a recipient of the Companies as Responsive Employers (CARE) award by Northern Virginia Family Services and nominated by the Northern Virginia Chamber of Commerce for the Outstanding Corporate Citizenship Award.

EEO

Celestar, a B&A Company, provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, marital status, amnesty, or status as a covered veteran in accordance with applicable federal, state and local laws. B&A complies with applicable state and local laws governing non-discrimination in employment at every location where the company has facilities. This policy covers conduct occurring at B&A's offices, and other workplaces (including client sites), and all other locations where B&A is providing services, and to all work-related activities.

Celestar, a B&A Company, participates in e-Verify. We provide the Social Security Administration (SSA) and, if necessary, the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) with information from each new employee's I-9 Form to confirm work authorization.