Position Title : Security Specialist (Senior)

Location : Guantanamo Bay (GTMO), Cuba

Minimum Clearance Required to Start : Top Secret/SCI

Required Education : Must have a minimum of a Bachelor’s Degree.

Required Experience : Must have a minimum of six (6) years of experience managing Security Operations projects.

Time Type : Full time, Exempt

Employee Type : Regular

Overview

Direct all phases of contract management for the security aspects: security workflow, resource and staff management, quality of the security program and contract deliverables, timeliness, risk assessment, and security program performance.

What You’ll Get to Do:

• Direct all phases of contract management for the security aspects: security workflow, resource and staff management, quality of the security program and contract deliverables, timeliness, risk assessment, and security program performance.
• Ensure the performance, completeness, and accuracy of work assigned under the contract to achieve the security performance objectives.
• Manage the security project staff, coordinate with the Government COR, ACOR, and Command Security Manager on security contract requirements and concerns, and manage security subcontractors.
• Establish processes and assign appropriate resources to fulfill contract performance requirements effectively.
• Assess security risk factors, determine protective measures, and ensure adjudication guidelines and personnel security policies are enforced to minimize the possibility of national defense information getting into the hands of unauthorized personnel.
• Direct the actual deliverables and tasks and manage the work performance of all staff to ensure the delivery and quality of each security operation discipline, including personnel security, physical security, information security, operational security, and industrial security.
• Review and approve all security Standard Operating Procedures and required reports for delivery to the GTMO Command Security Manager.
• Serve as the Primary Point of Contact between Government and Contract Personnel assigned to complete all security tasks and deliverables, provide direct support to the Command Security Manager in the SCIF, and be readily available to handle issues and questions.
• Perform various JPAS/DISS actions; process CAF information requests; process adjudication actions; maintain personnel files and Master Classified Contact List; and update the Master Security Clearance Roster.
• Assess security risk factors, determine protective measures, and ensure adjudication guidelines and personnel security policies are enforced to minimize the possibility of national defense information getting into the hands of unauthorized personnel.
• Determine, track, and maintain security clearances for all personnel assigned to the GTMO Command.
• Assist in the preparation, maintenance, and submission of a JTF-GTMO J2 SCIF Security Policy, SCIF SOP, SCIF fixed facility checklists (FFC), Construction Security Planning, Construction Security Plan SOP, and SCIF Concept Operational Requirement (CONOP).
• Manage all the disciplines within the security operations to include personnel security, information security, electronic security, and physical security.

You’ll Bring These Qualifications:

• Must possess a current Top Secret (TS) clearance based upon a Single Scope Background Investigation (SSBI) completed within the past five (5) years and shall also be determined eligible for access to Special Compartmented Information (SCI) by the Central Adjudication Facility (CAF) or other designated adjudication authority prior to arrival onsite.
• Must have a minimum of a Bachelor’s Degree.
• Must have a minimum of six (6) years of experience managing Security Operations projects.
• Must have experience with Government contract project scheduling, tracking, risk analysis, project performance evaluation, and process improvement.
• Must have experience tracking and maintaining security clearances for all personnel assigned to the Command.
• Must have a minimum of six (6) years of experience managing Security Operations projects.
• Must have experience with Government contract project scheduling, tracking, risk analysis, project performance evaluation, and process improvement.
• Must have experience establishing processes and assigning appropriate resources to fulfill contract performance requirements effectively.
• Must be able to determine the requirements for granting interim security clearances and processing compelling needs for access to SCI information to provide recommendations to the government on whether to process these types of clearance requests.
• Must have experience responding to Statement of Reasons and Requests for Information to the DoD Central Adjudication Facility.
• Must be familiar with special background investigations for military and civilian personnel who require a security clearance.
• Must possess knowledge of governing laws, regulations, precedents, and directives governing DoD Information, Personnel, and Physical Security Programs.
• Must possess working knowledge and practical application of DoD Personnel Security, SCI programs, and DoD Personnel Security Investigative and adjudicative procedures.

Work Environment:

• Professional Office Environment: Must be able to sit at a desktop or laptop computer for extended periods of time.

Physical Demands:

• While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit, stand, talk, hear, and use hands and fingers to operate a computer and telephone.
• Must be able to communicate regularly via telephone and verbally present information to employees, customers, and outside vendors.

Expected Hours of Work:

• 40 hours per week based on the customer’s core operating hours.

About RISA:

In an age characterized by rapid technological advancement, where breakthroughs emerge at an unprecedented pace, RISA is committed to staying ahead of the curve, leveraging these innovations to address our client's unique challenges while providing our employees with rewarding career opportunities. We seek professionals who thrive on challenges and are dedicated to helping our clients achieve their goals. At RISA, our accomplishments are driven by our team's exceptional talent and unwavering commitment. Together, we embrace the challenges and rewards of delivering exceptional services to our clients. Join us as we embark on this journey of growth and success.

Benefits :

RISA offers a comprehensive benefits package that includes medical, dental, and vision insurance; company-paid disability; life insurance; identity theft protection; retirement savings plans: 401(k) and Roth; Paid Time Off; and 11 paid Federal Holidays.

Please Note:

• Veterans are encouraged to apply.
• If you are selected for an interview, please be advised that you will be required to keep your camera on so your interviewer can take your picture for identification purposes if you are extended an offer letter.
• Upon receiving an offer of employment, all applicants will be required to do a background check, including a criminal record check and employment/education verification.
• RISA participates in the E-Verify Employment Verification Program.

RISA is an Equal Opportunity Employer.