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Security Specialist Jobs in Springfield, VA at Parsons
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Job Description:
Parsons is looking for a sharp Security Specialist to join our growing team!
What You’ll Be Doing:
Interpret Special Access Security policies on matters pertaining to processing, dissemination, and controlling of classified materials for designated programs.
Liaises with members of the DOD, the IC, Federal Agencies and Senior Corporate companies on Sensitive Support to ensure the protection of the associated programs, personnel, and information.
Prepares and delivers briefings to internal and external senior level government customers.
Provide technical security expertise in one or more of the following security disciplines: information, personnel, physical/industrial, computer investigations, and operations.
Utilize security concepts, principles and practices to analyze and resolve difficult and complex security issues.
Monitor and manage special security programs and provide status reports and recommendations for access.
Develop solutions, and convey to internal and external customers.
Provide agency level technical expertise concerning the identified security disciplines.
Provide security guidance using DoD and IC regulations and requirements – analyze complex data and make appropriate program recommendations.
Monitor security applications through the review and analysis of appropriate metrics and maintains required records.
Prepare and disseminate special security procedures/guidance. Investigate and prepare impact statements, and provide recommendations on security/security violations.
Manage project milestones.
Update and maintain appropriate records (e.g. database and hardcopy) of security actions. Conduct inspections and performs assistance visits, as required.
Maintain database entries, complete program access requests and update program access rosters. Liaise with members of the DoD, the IC and other officials as required to keep abreast of current personnel. Interpret security policy on matters pertaining to processing, dissemination, and controlling of classified materials.
Receive, control and safeguard classified National Security Information.
Act as liaison between NGA and other federal agencies and contractors.
Prepare both SCI, Special Access Program and collateral materials for shipment to other agencies/sites IAW applicable security handling procedures.
Prepare outgoing classified messages on employees/contractor visiting other government facilities.
Monitor security applications through the review and analysis of appropriate metrics.
Risk management – conducts surveys and render impact statements or recommendations. Prepare various forms of correspondence.
What Required Skills You’ll Bring:
Active TS/SCI Clearance required with the ability to successfully complete a CI POLY
3+ years of relevant security work experience and Bachelor’s degree in Security or Criminal Justice, or equivalent years of relevant security work experience can be substituted in lieu of a degree.
Familiarity with Department of Defense (DOD) and Intelligence Community (IC)Security instructions, requirements, and supplements for managing Special and Compartmented Access Security Programs.
Familiar with DISS and JADE security databases.
Minimum Clearance Required to Start:
Top Secret SCI
This position is part of our Federal Solutions team.
Our Federal Solutions segment delivers resources to our US government customers that ensure the success of missions around the globe. Our diverse, intelligent employees drive the state of the art as they provide services and solutions in the areas of defense, security, intelligence, infrastructure, and environmental. We promote a culture of excellence and close-knit teams that take pride in delivering, protecting, and sustaining our nation’s most critical assets, from Earth to cyberspace. Throughout the company, our people are anticipating what’s next to deliver the solutions our customers need now.
Salary Range:
$70,500.00 – $123,400.00
We value our employees and want our employees to take care of their overall wellbeing, which is why we offer best-in-class benefits such as medical, dental, vision, paid time off, 401(k), life insurance, flexible work schedules, and holidays to fit your busy lifestyle!
The position may require a COVID vaccination or an approved accommodation/exemption for a disability/medical condition or religious belief as required by customer requirements and some cases federal, state, provincial or local mandates.
Parsons is an equal opportunity employer committed to diversity, equity, inclusion, and accessibility in the workplace. Diversity is ingrained in who we are, how we do business, and is one of our company’s core values. Parsons equally employs representation at all job levels for minority, female, disabled, protected veteran and LGBTQ+.
We truly invest and care about our employee’s wellbeing and provide endless growth opportunities as the sky is the limit, so aim for the stars! Imagine next and join the Parsons quest—APPLY TODAY!
Title: Security Specialist
Company: Parsons
Location: Springfield, VA
