Type: Full Time

Location: Arlington, VA

Overtime Exempt: No

Reports To: ARMADA HQ

Security Clearance Required: Active TS

The F-35 Joint Program Office (F-35 JPO) requires program security support services to support its critical mission of developing, deploying and sustaining the next generation strike fighter aircraft. The Operations Security Specialist shall provide general security support performing activities related to security standard discipline management and support.

Duties & Responsibilities:

The Mid Level Security Specialist - Operations Support Specialist shall support program personnel with any security requirements within the Special Access Programs (SAP) facilities. Coordinates and oversees activity at the F-35's 1550 Conference Center. Must be able effectively engage with General/Flag Officer/SES levels at all times.

• The Security Specialist - Operations Support Specialist will perform the following responsibilities:
• Process Program Access Requests (PARs) through approved channels
• Perform all administrative security support requirements associated with the receipt, transmission, inventory, reproduction, disposition, and management of Special Access Programs (SAP) material
• Develop (as required) and maintain a PSO-approved SAP Standards of Procedures (SOP) for each F-35 facility and ensure that the SAP processes and procedures are current and approved by the PSO
• Assist with the Security Education & Training support
• Send and receive all SAP visit certifications for SAP-briefed personnel
• Maintain Special Access Program (SAP) facility accreditations
• Maintain, monitor, and service post office box for the SAP program
• Conduct and report on an annual self-inspection of the SAP programs
• Other duties as assigned.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities (KSAs):

• Thorough knowledgeable of multiple Department of Defense and Services' security references, regulations and instructions pertaining to activity, physical and information security.
• In-depth knowledge of the NISPOM and JAFAN series security requirements
• Ability to constructively engage and resolve challenging situations
• Available to work before/after typical office hours as work may demand
• Independent self-starter, proactive and professional assertive
• Effective oral and written communication skills, excellent interpersonal skills, and computer literacy
• Proficiency with MS Office Suite (MS Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Outlook)
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
• Superior verbal/written skills and presentation skills
• Ability to multitask

Minimum/General Experience:

• Seven (7) years specialized experience in performing full dimension industrial security duties, including collateral, special access programs, and sensitive compartment information
• Active TS

Minimum Education:

• Bachelor's Degree in the stated discipline or 6 years of additional relevant experience may be substituted for a Bachelor's Degree Or,
• Associate's Degree plus 4 years of additional relevant experience may be substituted for a Bachelor's Degree.

Disclaimer:

The above information has been designed to indicate the general nature and level of work to be performed. It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities, and qualifications required of the contractor assigned to this position.
Applying: If you feel you have the knowledge, skills and abilities for this position visit our careers page at www.armadausa.com.

Special Notes: Relocation is not available for these jobs.

ARMADA provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, marital status, amnesty, or status as a covered veteran in accordance with applicable federal, state and local laws. ARMADA complies with applicable state and local laws governing non-discrimination in employment in every location in which the company has facilities. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including, but not limited to, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training.

Must be able to successfully pass a background check, and pre-employment drug testing. Job offers are contingent upon results of background check and drug testing.