Security Specialist at Bering Straits Native Corporation in Washington, Washington DC

Job Description:

Overview




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Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled



SUMMARY



Arcticom, a subsidiary of Bering Straits Native Corporation is currently seeking a qualified Security Specialist for Arcticom, Washinton DC.

Responsibilities




ESSENTIAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES



The Essential Duties and Responsibilities are intended to present a descriptive list of the range of duties performed for this position and are not intended to reflect all duties performed within the job. Other duties may be assigned.

• Provide extensive support to the Agency's programs to protect classified National security information at all levels and sensitive but unclassified information within the Department and entrusted to private industry.
• With the PM develops standard operating procedures (SOPs) for Security Specialist operations.
• Assist in the development and issuance of policy standards for a specific division with a specialized security function in support of division, organization, or agency.
• Assist in the development, preparation, and issuance of program guides for Department programs.
• Monitor, analyze, and investigate security incidents to determine causes.
• Highlight program weaknesses, pinpoint responsibility, and recommend corrective action, as appropriate.
• Provide support services for a comprehensive security awareness program designed to educate employees.
• Conduct awareness through the use of briefings, lectures, audio-visual presentations, and printed media.
• Coordinate the development and production of security awareness media to include posters, handbooks, and similar materials.
• Provide input of proposed briefing and training packages.
• Work independently, with oversight, to advise and assist office personnel on matters of security policy, procedures, and regulations.
• Conduct surveys and provide a report of findings for each survey conducted.
• Ensure security policies are implemented according to procedures without undue interruption of normal operations.
• Prepare input for departmental briefings to senior level officials.
• Coordinate necessary training and briefings for more junior contract staff.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Qualifications




QUALIFICATIONS - EXPERIENCE, EDUCATION AND CERTIFICATION



To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to satisfactorily perform each essential duty. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Must have a current US Government TOP SECRET Personnel Security Clearance and be able to qualify for SCI access.
• Bachelor's Degree and specialized experience in counterintelligence, investigations, industrial security, dignitary/VIP protection, policy, and security standard development, OPSEC, COMSEC, INFOSEC, security countermeasures programs, access system operations and management, personnel protection and protecting classified information, or as a regional desk officer.
• 4-6 years specialized experience.
• 6-8 years of specialized experience in lieu of a degree.
• Strong working knowledge of Federal government security policies and procedures such as the NISPOM, IC directives and other national and international security requirements.
• Knowledge of Intelligence Community (IC) policies and procedures.
• Knowledge of IC databases of individuals eligible for access to Sensitive Compartmented Information (SCI).
• Proficient with Microsoft Suite products including Word, Excel, Access, and Outlook.
• Must demonstrate a good attitude and ability to work as a member of a team.
• Self-motivation and the ability to work effectively under a minimum of supervision.
• Ability to multi-task efficiently, works in a fast-paced environment on multiple projects, and has a strong attention for detail.
• Must be able to stand for long periods.
• The ability to conduct themselves professionally while interacting with senior government officials including cabinet level officials and their foreign equivalents.

NECESSARY PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS



The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Employees must always maintain a constant state of mental alertness. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.


Essential and marginal functions may require maintaining physical condition necessary for bending, stooping, sitting, walking, or standing for prolonged periods of time; most of time is spent sitting in a comfortable position with frequent opportunity to move about.



DOT COVERED/SAFETY-SENSITIVE ROLE REQUIREMENTS

• This position is not subject to federal requirements regarding Department of Transportation "safety-sensitive" functions.

WORK ENVIRONMENT



Work Environment characteristics described here are representative of those that must be borne by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.


The job is performed in an office setting with exposure to computer screens and requires extensive use of a computer, keyboard, mouse, and multi-line telephone system. The work described herein is primarily in a modern office setting. Occasional travel may be required.



SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES

• No supervisory responsibilities.

ADDITIONAL QUALIFYING FACTORS



As a condition of employment, you will be required to pass a pre-employment drug screening and have acceptable background check results. If applicable to the contract, you must also obtain the appropriate clearance levels required and be able to obtain access to military installations.



Shareholder Preference



BSNC gives hiring, promotion, training, and retention preference to BSNC shareholders, shareholder descendants and shareholder spouses who meet the minimum qualifications for the job.


Bering Straits Native Corporation is an equal opportunity employer. All applicants will receive consideration for employment, without regard to race, color, religion, creed, national origin, gender, or gender-identity, age, marital status, sexual orientation, veteran status, disability, pregnancy or parental status, or any other basis prohibited by law.


Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled


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