Security Specialist

Job Type:

Security Specialist

The RAND Corporation seeks a Security Specialistwho will be responsible for implementing RAND security policies and procedures related to information, personnel, physical security, and safety.This position will report to the Manager, Industrial Security & Regulatory Compliance, and assist the Facility Security Officer (FSO).

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 SIMS.
• Audit, track, transmit and destroy classified documents.
• Assist in the coordination of classified meetings.
• Update access request spreadsheet
• Send outgoing and receive incoming clearances via DISS and fax; processthese in SIMS.
• Perform other duties as required.

Basic Qualifications

• Proficient in MS Word, Excel, and PowerPoint
• Strong oral and written communication skills
• Knowledge of 32 CFR, Part 117 National Industrial Security Program Operating Manual (NISPOM) Rule, Security Executive Agency Directives (SEADs) and Industrial Security Letters (ISLs)
• 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 Defense Information System for Security (DISS)
• Experience with National Background Investigation Services (NBIS)
• Experience with Security Executive Agency Directives (SEADs)
• Experience with Industrial Security Letters (ISLs)

Experience

• At leastone year of relevant experience required.
• At leastthree years of relevant experience preferred.

Education

• High School degree or GED Equivalency required.
• AS/AA degree in security related field preferred

Security Clearance

• Must possess at least a Secret U.S. government security clearance, or if U.S. government security clearance is no longer active, must have possessed at least a Secret U.S. government security clearance within the past 24 months.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.
• Ability to maintain a U.S. government security clearance is required for this position.

Positions Open

• One

Location

• Washington D.C.
• This position can allow for a hybrid onsite/remote work arrangement of working remotely up to two days per week.

Salary Range

$45,900 - $66,300

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 eligible for overtime. 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