El Segundo, CA, USA | Salary | 160,000-170,000 per year | Full Time
Job Title: Acquisition Security Program Specialist SME
Location : Los Angeles AFB - El Segundo, CA
Canvas, Inc. is seeking a senior-level Acquisition Security Program Specialist! In this role, you will provide directorate level security support for all assigned personnel and assist in the management of MilComm & PNT Acquisition Systems Program Security to include: Personnel Security, Industrial Security, Operations Security, Information Security, Communications Security and Physical Security. This announcement may be used to fill multiple openings
Duties:
Support annual Air Force-level Inspections of the Contractor's area of responsibility, to include 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 xontractors and annual security refresher training to all assigned personnel.
Responsible for the management of 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 accuracy of Visit Authorization Letters, Visitor Group Support Agreements, and developing, 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 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.
Conduct secure equipment device management (e.g., secure telephone and encryption devices) and classified keying material inventories, inspections and other COMSEC related support and oversight functions
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
Administer a Top-Secret inventory and document control program to account for classified holdings, COMSEC equipment and materials
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 Automated Information Systems Security requirements, related to COMSEC duties, are complied with
Ensure proper physical security accreditation has been issued by designated Program Security Officers for supported facilities
Train personnel in COMSEC and SVRO procedures and the use of related equipment
Develops tracking metrics to capture recurring and adhoc 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
Requirements:
Master's degree in related discipline or equivalent additional experience (4 years) in acquisition security domains.
10+ years relevant security experience
International Program Security Certification
Communication Security (COMSEC) Certification
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
Desired Experience:
Prior Space Systems Command acquisition, development, sustainment experience preferably within the security requirements domain
Experience with NISPOM Security Requirements
Experience with COMSEC asset management and Keying Material ordering processes
Security Clearance: Must have a Current Top-Secret Clearance with SCI Eligibility
About Us
Founded in 2007, Canvas connects a passion for going beyond the expected with the knowledge and expertise to deliver what our clients need now and in the future. Canvas has been recognized as a Great Place to Work Certified , Fortune Best Small Workplace , Fortune Best Workplace for Millennials (2022), Best Place for Working Parents (2022 & 2023), HIRE Vets Gold Medallion Awardee (2021 & 2022), Best Places to Work Awardee, 2019 Government Contracting - Technology Business of the Year, and Woman-Owned Small Business of the Year (2018) by the Huntsville/Madison Chamber of Commerce.
Benefits of Working with Canvas
To reflect our company culture, Canvas offers an exciting array of benefits that makes up our employees' total rewards package. Those benefits may include:
Competitive Wages*
Medical, Rx, Dental & Vision Insurance
Generous company-funded Basic Life Insurance
Company-funded Short-Term & Long-Term Disability
11 Paid Federal Holidays
Generous Paid Time Off (PTO)
Dependent Care and Medical Flexible Spending Accounts
401(k) retirement plan with company match and 100% immediate vesting
Tuition Reimbursement for ongoing training, continuing education, or advanced degree programs
Robust Employee Assistance Program
Employee Referral Bonus Program
Corporate Sponsored Events & Community Outreach
Spot Awards for exemplary individual performance
Discretionary performance-based bonuses
And many more!
*Final compensation for this position is determined by a variety of factors, such as a candidate's relevant work experience, skills, certifications, and geographic location.
Canvas is an Equal Opportunity Employer
Canvas is an equal opportunity employer and a VEVRAA federal contractor who affords equal employment opportunity to protected veterans and people with disabilities.
Canvas has equal employment opportunities that are based upon a candidate's qualifications and capabilities to perform the essential functions of a particular job and are free from discrimination based on race, color, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, disability, protected veteran status, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by law. For our complete EEO/AA and Pay Transparency statement, please visit our Careers page. U.S. citizenship is required for most positions.
Canvas is committed to expanding access to employment for people with disabilities and disabled veterans. If you are a qualified individual with a disability or a disabled veteran, and your disability prevents you from applying, please advise what reasonable accommodation Canvas can provide to assist you in applying for one of our open positions. You may contact us by sending an email to talent@canvas-inc.com (teamtalent@canvas-inc.com) .
Reasonable accommodations are considered on a case-by-case basis. Please note that only those inquiries concerning a request for reasonable accommodation for applying for a specific posted position will be responded to. Requests will be kept confidential and shared strictly on a need-to-know basis. Please be aware, scammers may try to impersonate our company by reaching out regarding job opportunities. We will never ask you for bank account information, checks, or other sensitive information as part of our hiring process. If you're unsure, please email talent@canvas-inc.com (teamtalent@canvas-inc.com) with questions.
For further information on Canvas including more information on employee benefits and our company culture, visit our website.
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