Personnel Security - ALTA IT Services : Job Details

ALTA IT has a Direct Hire position open for a Personnel Security Specialist.Falls Church, VADirect HireTS/SCIResponsibilities: Serves as a support to the Government Personnel/Physical Security Officer for the CDAO.Supports all duties required to obtain and maintain all accreditations of CDAO facility spaces.Interprets and implements DoD security regulations and policies.Interprets and applies Personnel Security, Information Security, Operations Security (OPSEC), and Special Access Program policies, procedures, and guidelinesEstablishes control procedures for all levels of sensitive information to ensure compliance with government regulations.Performs all duties required for completion and submission of reports to government agencies.Performs functions required to obtain security clearances for the CDAO staff.Supports all functions related to briefing and debriefing of CDAO staff.Ensures that CDAO staff, consultants and subcontractors are aware of conditions and requirements for maintaining security clearances.Conducts security briefings and presentations required by the CDAO.Liaisons with government agencies regarding security clearances and classified visits.Designates the proper controls for handling classified documents and/or hardware belonging to government agencies.Manage all actions required for CAC issuanceSupport and assist with ordering and issuing SIPR tokensSupport and assist with onboarding of new personnelAccesses the Defense Information Security System (DISS) on a regular basisAdvises and assists CDAO staff with Information Systems Security requirements.Reviews (DD254s) classification specifications as needed for contracts and subcontracts.Coordinates the actions of the CDAO security staff in absence of the Team LeadPerforms other duties as assignedRequirements: 8 years of DoD Security experience.Extensive knowledge of commonly applied security principles, concepts, and methodologies.The knowledge of administrative regulations and sanctions that apply to violations or non-compliance with security regulations.Extensive experience using the Defense Information Security System (DISS)Knowledge of and experience applying Information Security policies and guidelinesKnowledge of and experience applying Operations Security (OPSEC) procedures and policiesKnowledge of and experience applying Special Access Program procedures and policiesExperience analyzing various types of materials, to develop information regarding security vulnerabilities as it would apply to approval or denial of facility or information system access.Experience organizing and managing large amounts of data, files, tasks, schedules, and information.Experience navigating the Pentagon to execute job tasksProficient MS Word, PowerPoint, Excel and Outlook application skills.Oral and written communications skills consistent with the ability to conduct interviews, security briefings, and prepare communications settings forth analyses and recommendations in a concise, logical, and objective manner.Strong organizational management and problem-solving skills with impeccable multi-tasking abilities.Highly motivated, professional, and capable of managing demanding workload while prioritizing and managing competing priorities.Ability to effectively interface with all levels of managementEducation: Bachelor's Degree required in a relevant field or security certifications#M2