Administrative Security Specialist (A&S Security) - TS/SCI required

Overview

LMI seeks a Security Administrative Specialist to support our federal customer in Arlington, VA.

LMI is a consultancy dedicated to powering a future-ready, high-performing government, drawing from expertise in digital and analytic solutions, logistics, and management advisory services. We deliver integrated capabilities that incorporate emerging technologies and are tailored to customers’ unique mission needs, backed by objective research and data analysis. Founded in 1961 to help the Department of Defense resolve complex logistics management challenges, LMI continues to enable growth and transformation, enhance operational readiness and resiliency, and ensure mission success for federal civilian and defense agencies. 

Responsibilities

• Manage email boxes for workflow purposes. Create, edit, and maintain spreadsheets for monthly purposes.
• Review submitted Visitor Authorization Requests (VAR) in accordance with the NISPOM on contracted personnel supporting the DoD.
• Conduct clearance verifications via phone, fax and email.
• Certify personnel security clearances received from contracting firms in DISS.
• Review contract security requirements for DoD contractor personnel as part of the VAR approval process.
• Verify clearance level, investigation dates and status of contracts on VARs.
• Communicate directly with FSOs and Contracting Officer Representatives (CORs).
• Input clearance information into DoD Visitor Security Clearance Tracking System.
• Utilize IND Contract Security Specification (DD Form 254) database to verify contract security requirements.
• Certify and provide certification of contractor clearances to COR while maintaining Industrial Security filing system for VARs.
• Work with DoD badging office, providing necessary clearance information on contractor personnel, thus assisting in issuance of ID badge to contractors requiring entry to DoD facilities for performance of duties.
• Provide regular status reports to team lead and Division Chief.
• Manage, route, and store documents in accordance with OSD records management regulations and procedures.
• Manage onboarding of new employees to include military, civilian, and contractors
• Gather forms, assist with training, provide information pertaining to creation requests for network access accounts, ensure equipment is issued, and assist with workspace and laptop set-up.
• Manage multiple assignments from multiple people in busy work environment.

Qualifications

• TS/SCI clearance is required
• 2 years of experience supporting senior DoD leadership
• Experience in federal government security office, performing security related functions
• Bachelor's degree is preferred
• Excellent written, oral, and interpersonal communication skills
• Prior experience providing administrative support to senior DoD leadership
• Excellent organizational skills, ability to establish and maintain working relationships with internal and external staff members, and the ability to work independently and take a proactive role
• Flexibility and ability to prioritize tasks according to senior staff requirements.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint, and SharePoint
• A true team player who maintains a positive attitude in a dynamic environment
• High energy, enthusiasm, tact, ability to interact effectively with senior executives from Government and industry as well as Pentagon staff members.
• Ability to create and foster a cooperative work environment.
• Self-directed, detail oriented in completing assigned tasks, able to adapt to changing work efforts and manage impact of shifting priorities.