Position Description & Qualifications
Looking for an opportunity at a place where you can have an influence every day? Then Serco has the right opportunity for you!
As an Industrial Security Specialist, you will provide industrial security support to a Department of Defense customer supporting the F-35 Joint Program Office mission. In this role, you will leverage your security expertise, attention to detail, and organizational skills to help safeguard sensitive information, support classified operations, and ensure compliance with government security requirements. You will collaborate with government and contractor personnel to support secure facility operations, maintain critical security documentation, and facilitate the successful execution of mission-critical activities.
This position offers the opportunity to contribute directly to national defense objectives while working alongside a dedicated team supporting one of the Department of Defense's premier acquisition programs.
In This Role, You Will:
Support industrial security activities, including security documentation, records management, compliance tracking, and coordination efforts.
Maintain security files, visit records, access authorization documentation, and program security trackers.
Coordinate with government and contractor personnel to support the timely completion of industrial security requirements and actions.
Support reviews of security processes, documentation, and deliverables to ensure completeness and compliance.
Assist with meeting coordination, action item tracking, status reporting, and recurring security data calls.
Help identify documentation gaps, process risks, and opportunities to improve industrial security support processes.
Support administrative processes and document management within a secure facility environment.
Prepare reports, briefings, status updates, and tracking spreadsheets to support leadership and program requirements.
Safeguard classified and sensitive information in accordance with applicable security policies and procedures.
Contribute to the successful execution of security operations supporting the F-35 Joint Program Office mission.
To Be Successful in This Role, You Will Have:
U.S. Citizenship.
Ability to obtain and maintain a Top-Secret security clearance.
Active Secret security clearance preferred.
Active Top Secret clearance with Special Access Program (SAP) eligibility preferred.
Ability to obtain and maintain an active Top Secret/Sensitive Compartmented Information (TS/SCI) clearance; current TS/SCI utilized within the last two years is preferred.
Bachelor's degree and a minimum of ten (10) years of relevant experience supporting industrial security, facility security, access control, security compliance, security administration, security countermeasures, or related Department of Defense security functions.
Master's degree with ten (10) years of relevant experience may be considered.
Bachelor's degree plus an additional fourteen (14) years of directly related experience may be considered in lieu of advanced education requirements.
Prior experience working in a secure facility supporting classified programs and operations.
Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage sensitive records, compliance requirements, and recurring security actions.
Experience supporting administrative processes and document management in a secure environment.
Ability to work effectively with government personnel, military customers, and contractor teams.
Excellent experience preparing reports, briefings, status updates, and tracking spreadsheets.
Strong written and verbal communication skills.
Ability to work on site in Arlington, Virginia, Monday through Friday during normal business hours.
Ability to travel up to 10%.
Ability to travel within the Continental United States (CONUS) and Outside the Continental United States (OCONUS) as required.
Desired Skills
Prior experience working in a Security Countermeasure environment.
Experience supporting site activation or bed down activities.
Familiarity with Special Access Program Facilities (SAPF), Sensitive Compartmented Information Facilities (SCIF), and Special Access Required (SAR) standard operating procedures.
Knowledge of Technical Surveillance Countermeasures (TSCM) and TEMPEST policies and procedures.
Experience supporting Intelligence Community Directive (ICD) 705 facility design, accreditation, certification, and documentation requirements.
Experience supporting ICD 705 cradle-to-grave projects from facility planning and construction through accreditation and operational turnover.
Experience supporting ICD 705 Design-Build-Sustainment efforts.
Familiarity with ICD 705 design review milestones, including 35%, 65%, and 95% reviews.
ICD 705 certification from an accredited institution preferred.
Current and active Secret or Top Secret security clearance preferred.
Work Environment
This position is 100% on-site.
Must be able to work in the Arlington, Virginia office Monday through Friday during normal business hours.
Travel up to 10% may be required.
Ability to travel within the Continental United States (CONUS) and Outside the Continental United States (OCONUS) as mission requirements dictate.
Occasional support outside normal business hours may be required based on operational needs.
Additional Information
Candidates selected for this position will be subject to applicable background investigations and security requirements in support of Department of Defense programs.
If you are interested in supporting and working with our military customers and a passionate Serco team, then submit your application now for immediate consideration. It only takes a few minutes and could change your career!
Serco Inc. is using this posting for the purpose of responding to a proposal. This position is not currently funded/active. Should Serco be awarded the contract, and you meet the qualifications of the position, you will be considered in the selection process.
Company Overview
Serco Inc. (Serco) is the Americas division of Serco Group, plc. In North America, Serco's 9,000+ employees strive to make an impact every day across 100+ sites in the areas of Defense, Citizen Services, and Transportation. We help our clients deliver vital services more efficiently while increasing the satisfaction of their end customers. Serco serves every branch of the U.S. military, numerous U.S. Federal civilian agencies, the Intelligence Community, the Canadian government, state, provincial and local governments, and commercial clients. While your place may look a little different depending on your role, we know you will find yours here. Wherever you work and whatever you do, we invite you to discover your place in our world. Serco is a place you can count on and where you can make an impact because every contribution matters.
To review Serco benefits please visit: https://careers.serco-na.com/us/en/what-we-offer . If you require an accommodation with the application process please email: careers@serco-na.com or call the HR Service Desk at 800-628-6458, option 1. Please note, due to EEOC/OFCCP compliance, Serco is unable to accept resumes by email.
Candidates may be asked to present proof of identify during the selection process. If requested, this will require presentation of a government-issued I.D. (with photo) with name and address that match the information entered on the application. Serco will not take possession of or retain/store the information provided as proof of identity. For more information on how Serco uses your information, please see our Applicant Privacy Policy and Notice.
Serco does not accept unsolicited resumes through or from search firms or staffing agencies without being a contracted approved vendor. All unsolicited resumes will be considered the property of Serco and will not be obligated to pay a placement or contract fee. If you are interested in becoming an approved vendor at Serco, please email Agencies@serco-na.com .
Serco is an equal opportunity employer. We evaluate qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, and other legally protected characteristics.
Pay Transparency
Our Total Rewards package includes competitive pay, performance-based incentives, and benefits that promote well-being and work-life balance-so you can thrive both professionally and personally. Eligible employees also gain access to a wide range of benefits from comprehensive health coverage and health savings accounts to retirement plans, life and disability insurance, and time-off programs that support work-life balance. Program availability may vary based on factors such as contract @type, location, hire date, and applicable collective bargaining agreements.
Salary range: The range for this position can be found at the top of this posting. This range is provided as a general guideline and represents a good faith estimate across all experience levels. Actual base salary will be determined by a variety of factors, including but not limited to, the scope of the role, relevant experience, job-related knowledge, education and training, key skills, and geographic market considerations. For roles available in multiple states, the range may vary to reflect differences in local labor markets. In addition to base salary, eligible positions may include other forms of compensation such as annual bonuses or long-term incentive opportunities.
Benefits - Comprehensible benefits for full-time employees (part-time employees receive a limited package tailored to their role):
Medical, dental, and vision insurance
Robust vacation and sick leave benefits, and flexible work arrangements where permitted by role or contract
401(k) plan that includes employer matching funds
Tuition reimbursement program
Life insurance and disability coverage
Optional coverages that can be purchased, including pet insurance, home and auto insurance, additional life and accident insurance, critical illness insurance, group legal, ID theft protection
Birth, adoption, parental leave benefits
Employee Assistance Plan
To review all Serco benefits please visit: https://careers.serco-na.com/us/en/about-us .
Serco complies with all applicable state and local leave laws, including providing time off under the Colorado Healthy Families and Workplaces Act for eligible Colorado residents, in alignment with our policies and benefit plans. The application window for this position is for no more than 60 days. We encourage candidates to apply promptly after the posting date, as the position may close earlier if filled or if the application volume exceeds expectations. Please submit applications exclusively through Serco's external (or internal) career site. If an applicant has any concerns with job posting compliance, please send an email to: careers@serco-na.com .
