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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:

– Intermediate Professional

Base Description:

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

Level Summary:

– Demonstrates ability to perform intermediate tasks in defined skill areas. Demonstrates intermediate knowledge of internal procedures. Works under general supervision, performing assignments that may be varied and sometimes difficult. Supports team decisions and follows through with team responsibilities. Interprets and communicates information clearly and accurately. Demonstrates intermediate problem–solving skills.

Supervisory Responsibilities:

– May serve as direct supervisor for part–time, student, and/or temporary workers or volunteers

Fiscal Responsibilities:

– May validate and pay invoices

Problem Solving:

– Encounters generally routine problems; occasionally faces more complex and/or varied problems
– Typically follows recommended course of action and procedures to resolve problems
– Applies knowledge of larger unit goals, priorities, and related procedures in determining course of action

Independence of Action:

– Work is generally monitored by supervisor
– Detailed instructions and procedures are generally provided
– Uses available guidelines to make appropriate adaptations to routine situations and refers other situations to supervisor

Communication and Collaboration:

– Communicates internally within working unit and/or the University
– May communicate with external audiences
– Collaborates closely with team members
– Interprets and communicates information, ideas and instructions clearly and accurately both verbally and in written materials intended for distribution

• Comp Grade – 10
• Minimum – $61,800.00
• MidPoint – $75,700.00
• Maximum – $89,600.00