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Federal Security

Federal Security Specialists work within the Applied Research Laboratory to provide and coordinate the execution of federal government agency and other industrial security programs as well as their related security activities; lead others to ensure compliance with government and University security policies, directives and procedures while supporting the safe and secure performance of sponsored program research.

• Collaborate with management in the development and implementation of the security framework necessary to ensure compliance with all government and University security operations, policies, and procedures
• Oversee periodic reinvestigations of personnel clearances, courier program, markings review, classified movements, tests, and conferences
• Handle the intake of complex collateral security matters and determine appropriate processes
• Provide support to all organizational divisions requiring collateral security assistance as needed
• Develop and present briefings/training on a range of security procedures and regulations
• Manage advanced collateral security programs supporting the entire laboratory and University such as Communications Security (COMSEC) and Operations Security (OPSEC)
• Prepare for and represent facility in all aspects of collateral security inspections by U.S. government agencies
• May oversee lower-level security staff, and assist management with their training and evaluation
• May supervise staff members, including hiring, development, and performance management

Level:

– Supervisor

Base Description:

– Supervises direct reports, but primarily completes activities, tasks, and/or projects of a functional nature.

Level Summary:

– Demonstrates appropriate knowledge to perform own work; spends majority of time on tasks related to own job responsibilities. Demonstrates baseline planning, organizing, directing, and facilitating skills. Reviews completed work of others to verify accuracy and quality. Follows recommended approaches to assigned work. Supervises assigned staff and coordinates routine work activities. Monitors employee interactions and facilitates a productive working environment. Communicates instructions and policies in a consistent, effective and timely manner. Identifies and addresses concerns appropriately. Makes recommendations for possible solutions.

Supervisory Responsibilities:

– Typically oversees at least 2 full–time direct reports or equivalent team of part–time and/or student workers (for Support track, performs work at Senior Support level or higher; for Professional track, performs work at the Advanced Professional level or higher)

Fiscal Responsibilities:

– May validate and pay invoices
– May monitor/track budgets for specific area and/or grant(s)

Problem Solving:

– Encounters generally routine problems with progressively more complex and/or varied problems
– Typically follows standard operating procedures to resolve problems
– May apply specialized knowledge and skills to resolve complex and/or varied problems
– Applies proven and tries new approaches when solving problems

Independence of Action:

– Works with minimal supervision on difficult work assignments, conferring with manager on unusual matters
– Follows precedents and procedures
– Organizes work of direct reports and may set priorities within general guidelines established by manager
– Reviews the work of others to verify accuracy, quality, and conformance to required procedures and special instructions

Communication and Collaboration:

– Communicates internally within working unit and the University
– Communicates with external audiences for scheduling/coordination
– May communicate with external audiences for business purposes
– Collaborates closely with team members; may interact with other staff outside of area
– Utilizes a communication style that is appropriate for a given situation
– Interprets and communicates information, ideas and instructions clearly and accurately both verbally and in written materials

• Comp Grade – 11
• Minimum – $68,200.00
• MidPoint – $85,200.00
• Maximum – $102,300.00