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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:

– 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 – 8
• Minimum – $51,000.00
• MidPoint – $62,500.00
• Maximum – $74,000.00