Senior Security Assistant

WORK LOCATION: Hanscom AFB, Bedford, MA

SALARY: $100,000 - $105,000 annually*

*depending on experience, certifications, and qualifications

JOB STATUS: Full-time; salaried

CLEARANCE: Secrect required

Astrion has an exciting opportunity for a Senior Security Assistant providing support to the Command, Control, Communications, and Battle Management Division (C3BM) at Hanscom AFB, MA.

Command, Control, Communications, and Battle Management (C3BM) has been tasked with delivering an integrated Department of the Air Force (DAF) Battle Network providing resilient decision advantage and enabling the USAF, USSF, Joint, and Coalition Force to win against the pacing challenge. C3BM supports execution in many different focus areas. C3BM’s main efforts are Architecture and Systems Engineering (ASE), Operational Response Team (ORT), and multiple mission integration teams such as Air, Maritime and multiple acquisitions consisting of both the Advanced Battle Management System (ABMS) and Space.

QUALIFICATIONS / SKILLS:

• Citizenship: Must be a US citizen
• Clearance: Must have be able to maintain a Secret Level Clearance 

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS / SKILLS:

• Education: Bachelor's or Master's Degree in a related field
• Years’ experience: 5 years of directly related experience, 3of which must be in the DoD
• Certifications: Minimum SFPC or equivalent experience

Required skills may include but not be limited to:

• 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 and JADE
• 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

Other requirements may include but are not limited to:

• Predictable travel schedule of up to 10%
• 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.

TECHNICAL SKILLS:

• Familiarity with DISS and the DD Form 254 process

• Understanding of counterintelligence threats and DoD/AF security policies

• Basic understanding of cloud-based classified systems

• Skilled in handling sensitive materials with sound judgment

• Ability to identify and properly safeguard classified materials

INTERPERSONAL SKILLS:

• Strong verbal and written communication skills

• Capable of working in a dynamic environment with military, civilian, and contractor personnel

• Discretion and professionalism in managing sensitive or classified information

RESPONSIBILITIES:

Duties include, but not limited to: 

• Provide support to C3BM Security Team in managing daily tactical level personnel security actions to include but not limited to:
• Collateral, SAP and SCI in- and out-processing
• Security system data management
• Monthly reporting development
• Visit access requests
• Facilitating indoctrinations
• Clearance update process actions and tracking
• Assisting in delivering and tracking security education and awareness
• Supporting inspections SAVs and Reviews
• 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.
• 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
• Ensure personnel security clearances are kept current and access is verified prior to allowing access to classified material.
• 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.
• Assist IP Lead with inspection preparations and Management Internal Control Toolset and/or other inspection platform artifact creation as directed.
• 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.
• Follow and enforce the Government’s standard operating procedures or Operating Instructions
• Assume duties and responsibilities of / or Secure Voice Responsible Officers in accordance with applicable regulations or instructions and as needed by the IP lead.
• Assist IP lead with security container combination changes and maintenance to include reporting needed container repairs as they are discovered to IP lead.
• Assist IP lead with monitoring secure spaces, assisting with secure space builds/projects and controlling/operating Secure Video Teleconferencing/Video Teleconferencing systems.
• Assist with classified meetings and all associated support requirements to ensure their proper successful execution.
• Provide support for 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.

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