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Security Specialist

Job Type:

Regular

Security Specialist

This Security Specialist position is responsible for implementing RAND security policies and procedures related to information, personnel, physical security, and safety. The position will report to the Manager, Industrial Security & Regulatory Compliance, and assist the Contractor Special Security Officer (CSSO).

Duties

Perform classified document control activities, to include:

Respond to JIRA tickets for document reviews.
Assist in classified document reviews to ensure compliance with federal classification requirements.
Print or receive classified documents and record into accountability.
Barcode classified documents and entered applicable data into STARS.
Audit, track, transmit and destroy classified documents.
Assist in the coordination of classified meetings and telephone calls held in the SCIF conference room.
Prepare documentation to request SCI/SAP access for research and support staff.
update access request spreadsheet
Send outgoing and receive incoming SCI clearances via JPAS/DISS and fax; process these in SIMS/STARS
Perform other duties as required.

Basic Qualifications

Proficient in MS Word, Excel, and PowerPoint
Strong oral and written communication skills
Knowledge of National Industrial Security Program Operating Manual (NISPOM), Security Executive Agency Directives (SEADs) and intelligence regulations
Excellent customer service skills and strong interpersonal skills
Strong organizational skills and attention to detail
Must be able to pass a background check.

Preferred Qualifications

Experience with the Joint Personnel Adjudication System (JPAS) or Defense Information System for Security (DISS)
Experience with Intelligence Community Directives

Experience

At least one (1) year of relevant experience required.
Three (3) years of relevant experience preferred.

Education

High School diploma or GED equivalency required.
AS/AA degree preferred.

Security Clearance

Must possess and maintain at least a Secret U.S. government security clearance, or if U.S. government security clearance is no longer active, must have possessed at least a Secret U.S. government security clearance within the past 24 months.
Possession of Top-Secret U.S. government security clearance is preferred.

Positions Open

Location

Pittsburgh

Salary Range

$43,500 - $62,900

RAND considers a variety of factors when formulating an offer, including but not limited to, the specific role and associated responsibilities; a candidate’s work experience, education/training, skills, expertise; and internal equity. This position is overtime eligible. In addition, RAND provides strong benefits including health insurance coverage, life and disability insurance, savings plan, paid time-off and more.

Equal Opportunity Employer: race/color/religion/sex/sexual orientation/gender identity/national origin/disability/vet

By RAND

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FUNDING

Nonprofit

INDUSTRY

Research & Development

TEAM SIZE

1001-5000

LOCATION

Hybrid, based in Santa Monica, CA

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