Personnel Security Analyst

Octo, an IBM company, is an industry-leading, award-winning provider of technical solutions for the federal government. At Octo, we specialize in providing agile software engineering, user experience design, cloud services, and digital strategy services that address government's most pressing missions. Octo delivers intelligent solutions and rapid results, yielding lower costs and measurable outcomes.

Our team is what makes Octo great. At Octo you'll work beside some of the smartest and most accomplished staff you'll find in your career. Octo offers fantastic benefits and an amazing workplace culture where you will feel valued while you perform mission critical work for our government. Voted one of the region’s best places to work multiple times, Octo is an employer of choice!

You…

As a Personnel Security Analyst, you will utilize their substantial experience and independent judgment to provide an effective security program that meets NISPOM, DSS, and corporate security requirements for large scale and complex programs dealing with most NISP agencies. Their success will focus on the partnership with our customers and employees to manage security risks, provide security training, and advance Octo's mission by aligning security solutions with business needs and delivering value.

Us…

We were founded as a fresh alternative in the Government Consulting Community and are dedicated to the belief that results are a product of analytical thinking, agile design principles and that solutions are built in collaboration with, not for, our customers. This mantra drives us to succeed and act as true partners in advancing our client’s missions.

Program Mission…

This program will support the GSA Information Technology mission, providing development and operational support for new and existing legacy mission-enabling applications. Your team on the program will have a direct say in your participation in the design and implementation of a mission-critical application that integrates with other GSA systems and impacts GSA employees and public users, starting at the design phase to include the development, implementation, and maintenance of a technology roadmap.

Octo is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified candidates will receive consideration for employment without regard to disability, protected veteran status, race, color, religious creed, national origin, citizenship, marital status, sex, sexual orientation/gender identity, age, or genetic information. Selected applicant will be subject to a background investigation.

Octo is an IBM subsidiary which has been acquired by IBM and will be integrated into the IBM organization. Octo will be the hiring entity. By proceeding with this application, you understand that Octo will share your personal information with other IBM affiliates involved in your recruitment process, wherever these are located. More Information on how IBM protects your personal information, including the safeguards in case of cross-border data transfer, are available here: https://www.ibm.com/careers/us-en/privacy-policy/”.

Responsibilities…

• Onboarding and Reporting – Guide new employees through the security onboarding process and coordinate reporting procedures.
• Security Deliverables Compliance – Responsible for completing contract requirements as they relate to the good standing of security procedures.
• Safeguarding – Managing all security processes of Control and Accountability, Storage, Transmission, Reproduction, Disposition and Retention, Disclosure, Destruction, and Construction standards afforded for the protection of classified material and information.
• Visits and Meetings – Managing all processes and procedures ensuring the protection of classified information forecloses its possibility of loss or compromise.
• Security Incidents – Manage investigation and reporting in accordance with DCSA and sponsor requirements.

Requirements...

• Knowledge, experience, and demonstrated ability to successfully enable implementation and mission requirements.
  Experience with Microsoft Office and SharePoint, or relevant work experience.
• Outstanding written and verbal communication skills.
• Solid interpersonal skills and demonstrable team building skills.
• Ability to interact professionally and productively with senior government officials
• Ability to maintain and obtain a government clearance.
• Ability to communicate clearly with all levels in an organization
• Detail-oriented with strong analytical, organizational, and time management skills
• Must be able to use a computer.
• Must be able to communicate both verbally and in written form.
• Must have reliable internet service that allows for effective telecommuting.

Desired Skills…

• Ability to navigate standard database systems including Salesforce.
• Understanding successful Risk Management versus compliance requirements to enable mission success.
• Comprehensive understanding of the Security Incident process regarding Administrative Inquiries and reporting of the security incidents.

Years of Experience: 1+ years of professional related experience

Education: Bachelor's Degree in Business, Information Technology, Engineering, or related discipline.

Location: Remote within the United States.

Clearance: Ability to obtain and maintain a Public Trust security clearance.