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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 Professional

Base Description:

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

Level Summary:

– Demonstrates advanced knowledge of principles, practices, and procedures of a particular field. Works independently on moderately complex work assignments under limited oversight, reviews progress, and evaluates results. Monitors work and projects ensuring timeliness, quality, and efficiency. Identifies and mobilizes resources to achieve outcomes. Trains others and reviews progress with management. Presents ideas, concepts, and instructions in a clear and persuasive manner. Develops new techniques, concepts, and approaches and applies them to moderately complex and 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:

– May validate and pay invoices
– Monitors and tracks budgets and funding

Problem Solving:

– Encounters moderately complex problems
– Applies specialized knowledge and skills to resolve problems
– Understands benefits, limitations, and impact of potential solutions

Independence of Action:

– Works independently on moderately complex work assignments, reviews progress, and evaluates results
– May set priorities and organize work within general guidelines established by supervisor
– May review the work of others to verify accuracy 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
– Coaches others in using appropriate strategies for resolving conflict; negotiating reasonable compromises; and proposing and evaluating possible solutions
– Give candid and constructive feedback to others to influence and persuade managers and employees to accept and implement findings and recommendations

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