Penn State Job Catalog

Additional levels that exist for this job profile can be seen below.

The defined natural career progression within or between job profiles.

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:

– Advanced Professional

Base Description:

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

Level Summary:

– Demonstrates proficient and comprehensive knowledge of defined skill areas/applications. Applies knowledge of principles, practices, and procedures of a particular field to decision-making and problem–solving. Works under minimum supervision on varied and sometimes difficult work assignments, conferring with supervisor or subject matter experts on unusual matters. May lead others or a team in completion of complex assignments. Interprets and communicates information clearly, accurately, and persuasively. Researches and tries new approaches when solving difficult or novel problems.

Supervisory Responsibilities:

– Indirect supervisor or mentor 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:

– May validate and pay invoices
– May monitor/track budgets and funding

Problem Solving:

– Encounters generally routine problems with progressively more complex and/or varied problems
– Typically follows recommended course of action and procedures to resolve problems
– May apply specialized knowledge and skills to resolve complex and/or varied problems, with supervisor oversight
– Researches and tries new approaches when solving problems

Independence of Action:

– Works with minimal supervision on more difficult work assignments, conferring with supervisor on unusual matters
– Follows precedents and procedures
– May set priorities and organize work within general guidelines established by supervisor

Communication and Collaboration:

– Communicates internally and externally within working unit and the University
– May communicate with external audiences for business purposes
– Promotes open communication in a manner that builds relationships among team members
– Applies appropriate strategies for managing conflict; negotiate reasonable compromises; propose and evaluate possible solutions
– Interprets and communicates information, ideas and instructions clearly, accurately and persuasively both verbally and in written materials intended for distribution

• Comp Grade – 12
• Minimum – $76,700.00
• MidPoint – $95,900.00
• Maximum – $115,100.00