What are the responsibilities and job description for the Government Security Specialist position at ARServices?
Introduction:
ARServices is seeking a highly motivated and detail-oriented Government Security Specialist with expertise in safeguarding classified materials, ensuring proper storage, transmission, and destruction in compliance with established procedures. This role is ideal for those who bring a strong foundation in security management and who are excited to contribute to critical national security programs. This position requires an active Top Secret clearance.
Position Description:
The Government Security Specialist (GSS) must be capable of supporting management initiatives and working effectively in a team environment. The GSS will serve as the primary point of contact for all industrial security matters at ARServices’ Alexandria, VA location. This role is responsible for managing the day-to-day operations of the secure facility in full compliance with the National Industrial Security Program Operating Manual (NISPOM) and other applicable directives. The GSS will support and liaise with government security counterparts to ensure proper protection of classified materials and spaces.
Location & Travel:
This is a full-time position based in Alexandria, VA with 5% travel expected.
Corporate Overview:
ARServices, Limited (ARServices) has delivered high-end consulting services across the Federal government for over 20 years. We specialize in providing innovative budget, financial, technical, and program management solutions. ARServices is purpose-built to address the complex challenges inherent to supporting national security missions. We combine the infrastructure and resources of a large business with agility, flexibility, and quick decision-making in our relentless pursuit of mission success. Headquartered in Falls Church, VA and maintaining a national presence, ARServices offers an exciting opportunity to shape the future while advancing your career.
A qualified candidate will perform the following duties and responsibilities, but are not limited to:
ARServices is seeking a highly motivated and detail-oriented Government Security Specialist with expertise in safeguarding classified materials, ensuring proper storage, transmission, and destruction in compliance with established procedures. This role is ideal for those who bring a strong foundation in security management and who are excited to contribute to critical national security programs. This position requires an active Top Secret clearance.
Position Description:
The Government Security Specialist (GSS) must be capable of supporting management initiatives and working effectively in a team environment. The GSS will serve as the primary point of contact for all industrial security matters at ARServices’ Alexandria, VA location. This role is responsible for managing the day-to-day operations of the secure facility in full compliance with the National Industrial Security Program Operating Manual (NISPOM) and other applicable directives. The GSS will support and liaise with government security counterparts to ensure proper protection of classified materials and spaces.
Location & Travel:
This is a full-time position based in Alexandria, VA with 5% travel expected.
Corporate Overview:
ARServices, Limited (ARServices) has delivered high-end consulting services across the Federal government for over 20 years. We specialize in providing innovative budget, financial, technical, and program management solutions. ARServices is purpose-built to address the complex challenges inherent to supporting national security missions. We combine the infrastructure and resources of a large business with agility, flexibility, and quick decision-making in our relentless pursuit of mission success. Headquartered in Falls Church, VA and maintaining a national presence, ARServices offers an exciting opportunity to shape the future while advancing your career.
A qualified candidate will perform the following duties and responsibilities, but are not limited to:
- Serve as the primary Facility Security Manager (FSM) for the Alexandria site in accordance with 32 CFR Part 117 and internal Standards, Practices and Procedures (SPP).
- Oversee daily facility security operations, access control, and physical security procedures and maintenance for the secured areas, ensuring compliance with ICD 705 and NISPOM requirements.
- Ensure compliance with DCSA requirements, conduct self-inspections, and coordinate DCSA assessments and visits.
- Coordinate facility security procedures, accreditation packages, and updates to Fixed Facility Checklists (FFCs).
- Maintain and update SPP and Emergency Action Plans (EAPs).
- Operate intrusion detection systems (IDS), access control systems (ACS), electronic visitor control log and visitor security access, and CCTV.
- Develop SOPs, checklists, emergency action plans, and facility drawings.
- Administer training programs for initial security briefings, annual refresher training, and debriefings.
- Interface with government security representatives (e.g., DCSA, DTRA SSO) to ensure timely coordination of security actions.
- Support incident response, reporting of security violations, and continuous monitoring activities.
- Responsible for the accountability of classified items stored on site and the steady flow of classified material in and out of the office.
- Interpret security regulations and provide security expertise with respect to classified material safeguarding and handling; classification markings, receipt/accountability, Security Information Management System (SIMS) database entries, classified mailing, courier letters, secure faxing, material generation, copies, and classified destruction.
- Assist with security program self-inspections and preparations related to client inspections. Prepare and maintain official records auditable by US Government representatives.
- Serve as a helpdesk POC for cleared staff members. Responds to questions and requests that require basic knowledge of security procedures with creative problem solving.
- Coordinate classified meetings and provide security clearance information for classified visits/certifications to government and cleared industry facilities.
- Handle and maintain all Foreign Travel inquiries for cleared staff.
- Create security educational materials; provide briefings; facilitate security awareness training.
- Provide proposal support as needed to include secure room access.
- Assist with UL2050 semi-annual requirements for secure spaces to include escorting into secure spaces.
- Maintain and update secure room rosters for secure areas.
- Assist the Facility Security Officer (FSO) with the overall security program.
- Ability to work independently and cohesively within a team atmosphere.
- Active Top Secret (SCI eligibility preferred)
- U.S. citizenship.
- Bachelor’s degree or equivalent work experience.
- Minimum 5 years of experience managing industrial security in a DoD contractor environment.
- Completion of FSO training through CDSE (or ability to complete within 30 days).
- Strong knowledge of the NISPOM, ICD 705, UL2050, and security clearance systems (DISS, NISS, NBIS).
- Demonstrated experience managing SCIF or Closed Area operations.
- Excellent organizational, interpersonal, and communication skills.
- Experience supporting DTRA or related DoD programs.
- Previous experience with SCIF accreditation processes.
- Security certifications (e.g., ISP, SFPC, SPeD credentials).
