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Canvas · 8 hours ago

Acquisition Security Program Specialist

LA Metro Area

Full-time

Onsite

Senior Level, Lead/Staff

10+ years exp

Canvas is seeking an Acquisition Security Program Specialist Senior to provide directorate-level security support for MilComm & PNT Acquisition Systems Program Security. The role involves managing personnel security clearance requirements, advising government security personnel, and implementing security education and training programs.

3D TechnologyCADInformation TechnologyInterior Design

Growth Opportunities

No H1B

Security Clearance Required

U.S. Citizen Only

Responsibilities

Support annual Air Force-level Inspections of the Contractor’s area of responsibility, including the Air Force Inspector General, Higher Quarters Air Force Space Command Inspector General, Air Force Audit Agency Inspections, Space Systems Command Integrated Program Reviews, and Staff Assistance Visits

Advise government security personnel, program managers, contracting officers, and leadership on security protocol, guidance, and processes and provide comprehensive support and feedback to resolve customer security requests

Responsible for the management of personnel security clearance requirements to include monthly clearance verification, access updates, and initiation and review of government Electronic Questionnaires for Investigations Processing (e-QIP) submissions for accuracy and completeness to facilitate initial investigations, periodic reinvestigations, and security clearance upgrades as well as interim security clearance approvals

Implements and maintains directorate Security Education and Training Awareness program and conducts and documents initial Newcomer Security Orientation training for government and support c and annual security refresher training to all assigned personnel

Responsible for the management of the INFOSEC program and accountability of all GSA security containers for the storage of classified material and provide training to security container custodians and directorate personnel on responsibilities for protecting, marking, storing, accessing, handling, securing, and destroying classified material IAW DoDM 5200.01 V1-3_AFMAN 16-1404V1-3

Serves as a focal point for personnel in/out-processing, management, control, and processing of Automated Entry Control Cards (AECCs), Restricted Area badges, organizational visitor badges, requests for Common Access Cards (CAC), DoD and Air Force unclassified and classified information system access requests, Classified Information Nondisclosure Agreements, and Security Termination Statements IAW local procedures at LAAFB

Develops and implements process improvement strategies in all areas of security and authors continuity products to outline process workflow

Manages DoD contractor access by maintaining contract-specific industrial security files, validating the accuracy of Visit Authorization Letters, Visitor Group Support Agreements, and developing, and coordinating DD Form 254s, Contract Security Classification Specification, for classified contracts to confirm each prime and subcontractor’s Facility Security Clearance level is appropriate for the level of information required to be handled and processed by the contractor facility CAGE Code and appropriate industrial security requirements are outlined and approved by cognizant security offices

Possess familiarity and experience in SMO Management utilizing the Defense Information System for Security (DISS) to include clearance validation, Visit Authorization Request processing, access briefing/debriefing, Nondisclosure Agreement processing, and access/eligibility accountability

Monitor, review and track reporting requirements of security deficiencies, incidents, violations, and compromises to verify prompt corrective actions are accomplished as needed IAW DoD 5220.22-R, DoD 5220.22-M, DoDM 5200.01 V1-3, AFI 16-1404, AFMAN 16-1405, AFI 16-1406

Manage and implement the directorate OPSEC Policy and verify OPSEC is incorporated into organizational plans, exercises, and activities IAW DoDD 5205.02E, AFI 10-701 and assist OPSEC Coordinators in the overall management of OPSEC Program

Plan, coordinate and conduct OPSEC assessments annually and report findings IAW DoDD 5205.02E, AFI 10-701

Accomplish and verify end-of-day security checks for classified rooms and containers

Coordinates security efforts among the MilComm & PNT programs and facilitates support to program managers and material leadership

Perform installation, troubleshooting, and support of secure communications devices and coordinate to deliver encryption device(s) and keying material to select Information Technology (IT) specialists maintaining classified networks

Conduct inventories per agency policy and reports any discrepancy to government customer

Manage accountability of classified courier authorizations and provide training to classified couriers on responsibilities for the protection of classified information and author receipts for classified materials

Ensure proper physical security accreditation has been issued by designated Program Security Officers for supported facilities

Develops tracking metrics to capture recurring and ad-hoc security tasks and brief status to government security personnel

Participates in program IPT meetings to garner insight into program security requirements and works directly with program managers to ensure programmatic requirements are met

Provides configuration control of security policy documents and facilitates reviews, updates, and coordination for approval authority

Qualification

Security Clearance ManagementPersonnel SecurityIndustrial SecurityOperations Security (OPSEC)Information Security (INFOSEC)NISPOMMicrosoft Office ProficiencyCommunication SkillsTeam CollaborationProblem SolvingCreativityInitiative

Required

Current Top-Secret Clearance with SCI Eligibility

10+ years of relevant security experience

Bachelor's degree in a related discipline or equivalent

Must be extremely well versed with security policy/manuals and the appropriate ICDs/DOD Manuals and other guiding Air Force policy documents

Must have the ability to work in a dynamic environment and effectively interact with numerous DOD, military/civilian personnel, and industry partners

Working knowledge and proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word, PowerPoint, and Excel), Microsoft Teams, Defense Information System for Security (DISS), e-QIP, SharePoint, NISS, and Adobe Acrobat

Possess a high degree of originality, creativity, initiative, and innovation requiring minimal supervision