Security Specialist - Dahlgren - ref. e60890215
Company Overview:
Work Where it Matters
Akima Systems Engineering (ASE), an Akima company, is not just another federal systems support contractor. As an Alaska Native Corporation (ANC), our mission and purpose extend beyond our exciting federal projects as we support our shareholder communities in Alaska.
At ASE, the work you do every day makes a difference in the lives of our 15,000 Iñupiat shareholders, a group of Alaska natives from one of the most remote and harshest environments in the United States.
For our shareholders, ASE provides support and employment opportunities and contributes to the survival of a culture that has thrived above the Arctic Circle for more than 10,000 years.
For our government customers, ASE delivers solutions in maritime IT, systems engineering, and integration across the Department of Defense and stands ready to help improve operational performance at a reasonable and sustainable cost.
As an ASE employee, you will be surrounded by a challenging, yet supportive work environment that is committed to innovation and diversity, two of our most important values. You will also have access to our comprehensive benefits and competitive pay in addition to growth opportunities and excellent retirement options.
Description:
Akima Systems Engineering (ASE) is hiring a Security Specialist to support the Naval Surface Warfare Center (NSWC) Professional & Operational Support Services in Dahlgren, VA. NSWC Dahlgren requires on-site operational support for day-to-day operations of the Corporate Operations Department, Security Division.The ideal candidate will possess expertise in the implementation and support of Department of the Navy (DON) Physical Security (PHYSEC), Antiterrorism Force Protection (AT/FP), and Emergency Management (EM) programs. This is an on-site position with possible hybrid telework opportunities.
Responsibilities:
- Supports implementation of Department of the Navy (DoN) Physical Security (PHYSEC) to include the Arms, Ammunition, and Explosives (AA&E) Program
- Supports and performs facility walkthroughs, inspections and surveys and develop reports detailing findings
- Sanitizes spaces for foreign national visits when required and review foreign national security plan for on-site foreign nationals
- Supports annual department physical security surveys
- Updates Critical Asset Lists and Mission Essential Vulnerability Assessments (MEVAs)
- Working knowledge of Lenel access control system including system reporting
- Experience developing security related work requests/trouble tickets
- Performs combination changes for various secure locks and coordinate with facilities trouble tickets for lock issues
- Experience in development and implementation of classified space security practices and procedures
- Assists with random anti-terrorism measures (RAMs) and reporting to include the scheduling and execution of administrative checks, preparing annual RAM schedule, conducting monthly RAMs and provide findings to the Physical Security Lead
- Supports physical security pre-accreditation for each restricted area, inspecting above the ceiling and below the floor, and develop required reporting
- Develops Open Storage Secret SOPs, instruction in security practices and procedures pertaining to classified spaces, including opening, and closing, visitor control, storage of classified material and courier procedures
- Assists in management of command key control (issuance, return & tracking) program to include annual key inventories and tracking of the temporary, daily check out of keys
- Maintains tracking of all combination locks in their area crossed referenced to custodian, location, type of container, classification (Strong Room (SR), vault, safe, date combination changed) using a tracking tool provided by the Government
- Supports Anti-Terrorism and Force Protection activities by assisting command travelers in the completion, submission, and review of Isolated Preparation reports (ISOPREP)
- Provides Anti-Terrorism support by supporting the review of Individual Anti-Terrorism Plans (IATP) for command travelers and routing as required by the DoD Foreign Clearance Guide (FCG)
Qualifications:
- Three (3) years of experience in the areas of physical security, anti-terrorism force protection and emergency management
- High School Diploma
- Demonstratable skill with Microsoft Office suite (Word, Excel, Outlook and PowerPoint)
- Ability to work independently and be able to communicate effectively both orally and in writing, to include specific Government formats and reports
- Ability to climb a ladder to perform physical security assessments
- All personnel providing support under this requirement must possess clearances at the Interim SECRET level or higher
- Desired Qualifications:
- Working knowledge of DOD/DON policies regarding physical, information, special and international security, to include:
- OPNAVIST 5530.13C: Department of the Navy Physical Security Instruction for Conventional Arms, Ammunition and Explosives (AA&E)
- OPNAVINST F3300.53C: Navy Antiterrorism Program
Pay Range (The pay range for this job level is provided as general guidance only, and is not a guarantee of compensation or salary. Additional factors considered in extending an offer include (but are not limited to) the responsibilities of the job, education, experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities, as well as internal equity, alignment with market data, applicable bargaining agreements (if any), and other laws): $58,561.68 - $99,406.33
Benefits Description:Regular - The company offers a comprehensive benefits program, including medical, dental, vision, life insurance, 401(k) and a range of other voluntary benefits. Paid Time Off (PTO) is offered to regular full-time and part-time employees.
Job ID: 2024-14844
Work Type: On-Site