Administrative Security Specialist

OVERVIEW:

ANSER enhances national and homeland security by strengthening public institutions. We provide thought leadership for complex issues through independent analysis and we deliver practical, useful solutions. ANSER values collaboration, integrity, and initiative and we are client focused in all that we do. Because we were established for the purpose of public service and not for profit, we measure our success in the impact of our service.

SPECIFIC JOB DESCRIPTION:

ANSER is seeking an Administrative and Security Specialist to support a Decision Support Group focused on International Relations and Military Affairs. This Decision Support Group provides analytical and operational support to the Office of the Director, Administration and Management for the Deputy Secretary of Defense and other senior DoD leaders. The primary purpose of the position is to support daily operations and security processes and actions on behalf of the Decision Support Group as related to personnel, physical, information, industrial, and operational security.

The Administrative and Security Specialist will be responsible for the following:

Supporting the development, management, and sustainment of the Decision Support Group’s security program.

Manages operations and security of Sensitive Compartmented Information (SCI) programs within the Decision Support Group.

Responsible for the overall administration of Special Security functions, to include but not limited to personnel, physical, government contracts, computer and SCI security matters in accordance with applicable DoD policies and procedures.

Coordinating, executing, and monitoring Decision Support Group information, physical, personnel, and classified document security.

Advising on appropriate information security guidelines and policies.

Facilitating the transmission of ODA&M personnel security clearances/visit requests to U.S. Government Agencies, the Services, and International Partners and the receipt of visit requests for incoming personnel and visitors.

Ensuring physical security of all the Decision Support Groups spaces, including adding and deleting access to alarm and swipe access to open storage classified workspaces.

Processing requests for Common Access Cards, building access permissions, computer accounts, etc. by verifying clearance level and facilitating security endorsement.

Creating, tracking, technical editing and or supporting Correspondence and Task Management System (CATMS) packages, as needed.

Operational duties related to Decision Support Group assignment and tracking, human resources, IT, security, facilities management:

Answering and routing phone calls and greeting/escorting guests,

In-processing new personnel (DD1172; DD2249; DD2875),

Requesting and managing all equipment and furniture inventory,

Suite access, SCIF maintenance, and burn bag destruction, and

Resolution of IT and network issues.

Other responsibilities and duties, as assigned.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:

Bachelor's degree in a relevant field of study plus at least 5 years’ experience providing services to senior general/flag officer ranks and/or SES levels within the DoD.

REQUIREMENTS:

Active Top Secret/SCI clearance required at date of hire.

Ability to provide on-site support in the NCR, Monday through Friday, during core business hours of 8am-4pm. Potential for shift coverage to support earlier (0600-1400) or later (1000-1800).

Experience with personnel security to include submitting clearance requests, clearance validation, visitor access requests (VARs), and badging.

Experience managing physical security of classified and unclassified office spaces.

Experience supporting information, industrial, and operational security programs.

Professionalism, tact, and experience working with senior DoD leadership

Excellent oral and written communication skills.

DISCLAIMER:

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ANSER is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. We seek individuals from a broad variety of backgrounds with varying levels of experience who have a desire to do meaningful work. We recruit, employ, train, compensate, and promote regardless of race, color, gender, religion, national origin, ancestry, disability, age, sexual orientation, or any other characteristic protected by law.