Security Specialist

Clearance Processing Support

This position will provide full-time support on all clearance processing. Subject will need to be organized and have the ability to multitask. Data integrity support is a critical function of position. Candidate will review, assign, and monitor all processing aspects and other security-related requirements for multiple site locations. Candidate will also provide general administrative support in regards to other functions and duties as assigned.

Responsibilities include:

• Labels and stores all classified data according to the NISPOM, DOD directives, DSS requirements, and BAE Systems security manual.
• Processes employees for security clearances.
• Handles all procedures and policies regarding visitor control for BAE employees. Approves and forwards outgoing visit request authorizations and processes incoming visit requests.
• Maintains security file for all employees.
• Processes badge requests for new hires, GOV officials, and subcontractors.
• Briefs employees on FOCI and other SSA requirements per BAE Systems, Inc.
• Incorporates OPSEC into daily working activities to keep employees aware of their surroundings to include protecting proprietary information and electronic databases.
• Updates DISS/SIMS accordingly.
• Provides monthly metrics on collateral clearances.
• Maintains and updates access control system and monitors activity.
• Responsible for physical security activities for site location.

Required Education, Experience, & Skills:

• Typically a Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience and two years of related experience.
• Professional demeanor, good people skills, ability to communicate effectively, performs in a multi-tasked environment.
• Ability to manage time, make sound decisions, work independently, analyze problems and provide focused solutions.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications.
• Above average oral and written communication skills.
• Candidate selected for this position will be subject to a government security investigation and must meet eligibility requirements for access to classified information.

Preferred Education, Experience, & Skills:

• Active Secret clearance.
• Bachelor's degree in Criminal Justice or other focus.
• Prior exposure to the clearance process.
• General knowledge of NISPOM.

Pay Information:

Full-Time Salary Range: $66400 - $112880. Please note: This range is based on our market pay structures. However, individual salaries are determined by a variety of factors including, but not limited to: business considerations, local market conditions, and internal equity, as well as candidate qualifications, such as skills, education, and experience. Employee Benefits: At BAE Systems, we support our employees in all aspects of their life, including their health and financial well-being. Regular employees scheduled to work 20+ hours per week are offered: health, dental, and vision insurance; health savings accounts; a 401(k) savings plan; disability coverage; and life and accident insurance. We also have an employee assistance program, a legal plan, and other perks including discounts on things like home, auto, and pet insurance. Our leave programs include paid time off, paid holidays, as well as other types of leave, including paid parental, military, bereavement, and any applicable federal and state sick leave. Employees may participate in the company recognition program to receive monetary or non-monetary recognition awards. Other incentives may be available based on position level and/or job specifics.

About BAE Systems Intelligence & Security:

BAE Systems, Inc. is the U.S. subsidiary of BAE Systems plc, an international defense, aerospace and security company which delivers a full range of products and services for air, land and naval forces, as well as advanced electronics, security, information technology solutions and customer support services. Improving the future and protecting lives is an ambitious mission, but it's what we do at BAE Systems. Working here means using your passion and ingenuity where it counts defending national security with breakthrough technology, superior products, and intelligence solutions. As you develop the latest technology and defend national security, you will continually hone your skills on a teammaking a big impact on a global scale. At BAE Systems, you'll find a rewarding career that truly makes a difference. Intelligence & Security (I&S), based in McLean, Virginia, designs and delivers advanced defense, intelligence, and security solutions that support the important missions of our customers. Our pride and dedication shows in everything we dofrom intelligence analysis, cyber operations and IT expertise to systems development, systems integration, and operations and maintenance services. Knowing that our work enables the U.S. military and government to recognize, manage and defeat threats inspires us to push ourselves and our technologies to new levels.