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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:

– 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