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Integrated Security

The Integrated Security Specialist within the Applied Research Laboratory is responsible for the implementation, development, and enforcement of security policies and procedures that monitor and ensure compliance with governmental regulations; handle the intake of complex security matters and determination of appropriate processes; develop and conduct briefings and trainings on a range of security procedures and regulations; generate test plans, movement plans, and coordinate with test range personnel in support of field test activities.

• Oversee the intake of complex security matters and determine appropriate processes; participate in the correction of security compliance issues
• Administer advanced security programs supporting the entire laboratory and University such as Communications Security (COMSEC), Information System Security Program, and Operations Security (OPSEC)
• Interpret security policies and directives; assist with implementation and enforcement of security procedures
• Develop and present briefings/training on a range of security procedures and regulations
• Establish, implement, accredit, and close out secure facilities in accordance with sponsor security directives
• Prepare and issue government forms (e.g., DD 254) for classified contracts in support of a delivery order, subcontract, purchase order, or request for proposal
• Analyze contract proposals to identify and respond to all security needs including invoicing
• Generate test plans, movement plans, and coordinate with test range personnel in support of field test activities
• Monitor visitor control and accesses
• Oversee document control databases and verification of reproduction, distribution, destruction, and receipt records
• Provide guidance to employees regarding classification and proper marking of documents and media
• Ensure personnel processed for access meet prerequisite for personnel security clearance and/or investigate requirements specified by the security manual
• Support the security of movement and test activities and classified conferences
• Prepare for and represent the Laboratory in all special program security inspections by U.S. government agencies
• Manage Communications Security (COMSEC) equipment and documentation
• May be responsible for coordinating construction activities to meet security standards

Level:

– Principal Professional

Base Description:

– Completes activities, tasks, and/or projects of a functional nature.

Level Summary:

– Displays mastery of defined skill areas/applications, principles, theories and practices. Evaluates and enhances existing practices. Recognizes emerging trends in area of expertise. Works independently on complex or strategic assignments. Directs and delegates appropriate tasks to others. Implements strategies to ensure achievement of initiatives. Prepares written and/or verbal presentations or proposals on complex issues and deliver to broad audiences. Identifies and implements innovative solutions to important, highly complex strategic and/or operational issues.

Supervisory Responsibilities:

– Indirect supervisor for other full–time employees
– May serve as direct supervisor for part–time, student, and/or temporary workers, volunteers, or a full–time employee

Fiscal Responsibilities:

– Validates and pays invoices
– Monitors and tracks budgets and funding
– May plan and forecast budgets

Problem Solving:

– Encounters complex and novel problems
– Applies policies, practices, specialized knowledge, and skills to resolve problems
– Understands benefits, limitations, and impact of potential solutions
– Anticipates potential problems and recommends possible solutions within general guidelines

Independence of Action:

– Works independently on complex or strategic assignments
– Uses existing practices as guidelines as well as working knowledge to determine specific work methods
– Carries out work activities independently, with supervisor available to resolve problems
– Reviews work of others to verify technical soundness

Communication and Collaboration:

– Communicates with both internal and external audiences
– Collaborates closely with team members and area leads across the University
– Prepares written and/or verbal presentations or proposals on complex issues and delivers to a broad variety of audiences
– Establishes and maintains networks to facilitate successful communication among units

• Comp Grade – 14
• Minimum – $97,100.00
• MidPoint – $121,400.00
• Maximum – $145,700.00