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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:

– Senior Supervisor

Base Description:

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

Level Summary:

– Demonstrates comprehensive knowledge to perform own work; spends majority of time on tasks related to own job responsibilities. May demonstrate subject matter expertise. Demonstrates intermediate to advanced planning, organizing, directing, and facilitating skills. Demonstrates the ability to coach assigned employees. Assigns and reviews completed work to verify accuracy, quality, and adherence to professional standards. Trains, coaches, mentors, and motivates staff. Anticipates potential problems, issues, and opportunities; researches and recommends solutions within defined policies. May develop creative recommendations for solving problems.

Supervisory Responsibilities:

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

Fiscal Responsibilities:

– May validate and pay invoices
– Monitors and tracks budgets for specific area and/or grant(s)
– May assist in planning and forecasting budgets

Problem Solving:

– Encounters moderately complex problems
– Applies general precedents and practices and 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 moderately complex work assignments, reviews progress, and evaluates results
– Organizes work of direct reports and sets team priorities
– Reviews the work of others to verify accuracy, quality, and adherence to professional standards

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, accurately and persuasively both verbally and in written materials intended for distribution

• Comp Grade – 13
• Minimum – $86,300.00
• MidPoint – $107,900.00
• Maximum – $129,500.00