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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:

– Professional

Base Description:

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

Level Summary:

– Demonstrates baseline working knowledge of routine work tasks. Follows the standard principles and practices. Acts under direct and frequent supervision using established procedures with detailed instructions. Participates as a team member and actively contributes to completion of team goals. Clearly communicates information.

Supervisory Responsibilities:

– None

Fiscal Responsibilities:

– Typically none

Problem Solving:

– Encounters routine problems
– Follows recommended course of action and procedures to resolve problems

Independence of Action:

– Work is closely monitored by supervisor
– Detailed instructions and procedures are provided
– Applies standard operating procedures with limited guidelines for deviation

Communication and Collaboration:

– Typically communicates internally within working unit
– Collaborates closely with team members
– Clearly communicates information, ideas, or instructions verbally and in writing

• Comp Grade – 9
• Minimum – $56,200.00
• MidPoint – $68,800.00
• Maximum – $81,500.00