Physical Security Specialist II

Physical Security Specialist II

Amentum is seeking a Physical Security Specialist II to support the National Geospatial-Intelligence Agency (NGA) and Office of Security (SIS). Duties may include :

• Assist, perform and support the duties described in positions 7 and 10, and Government SISIP personnel to ensure that all NGA and industrial areas CONUS and OCONUS meet all DoD and IC standards for processing, handling and storing Sensitive Compartmented Information (SCI) and Collateral classified information prior to formal accreditation as a Sensitive Compartmented Information Facility (SCIF) or security area.
• Ensure assigned security projects and programs comply with required security governance for physical, industrial, information, and other applicable security disciplines, e.g., IC Directives; DOD directives, instructions and manuals; security standards, national interim guidance, and Executive Orders governing physical, industrial and information security.
• Manage and oversee the SCIF and Collateral Area lifecycle from concept, planning, construction, operation and management, mission conclusion, accreditation / certification, and final facility disposition.
• Perform other collaborative duties that are influenced by physical security requirements and standards.
• Coordinate and liaise with NGA, members of the Department of Defense (DoD), the Intelligence Community (IC), and external offices to obtain information, develop solutions, keep abreast of current issues, and communicate with customers to safeguard classified information and NGA programs, and to sustain and advance the NGA Physical Security Programs. Provide technical expertise concerning physical security.
• Manage and operate associated customer service phone lines, email accounts and messages during core hours of operations (0800 - 1600 M-F). Adjustment of hours or operation may be adjusted to accommodate operational and mission needs of NGA Physical and Industrial Security needs.
• Maintain and active access and use as directed administration and security electronic software tools, databases and systems to sustain and advance the NGA Physical Security Programs.
• Maintain well organized, complete, current, and accurate records in accordance with agency policy and federal laws (ensure up-to-date records are received from customer, i.e., accreditation packages, approvals, (e.g., database and hardcopy), current and accurate Co-Utilization and Joint-Utilization agreements, collateral area files, status remarks, expirations, inspections, etc. Manage and maintain data entries into community databases, e.g. IC SCIF database, NGA's PeopleSoft database, and locally created database used to track work efforts. Monitor existing SCIF accreditations and secure areas to ensure they are in scope.
• Prepare and / or review documentation supporting the SCIF accreditation process, compartmented area approval and secure area approval process to include but not limited to Fixed Facility Checklists, Construction Concept Inspection Reports, Accreditation Memorandum, etc.
• Assist NGA and its government and industrial partners in creating and completing security area paperwork to safeguarding classified information and to sustain and advance NGA mission along with the NGA Physical Security Programs.
• Create and present informational briefing and training sessions as indicated by government connected to the NGA Physical Security Programs. Prepare business and administrative support documents using electronic software tools for efficient and effective program and project management, examples include presentations, written documents, spreadsheets, SharePoint, and other office software tools.
• Provide input and assist with drafting and maintaining internal NGA policy documents, standard operating procedures, instructional handouts and other forms of awareness and training materials for physical security.
• Reference and use NGA, DoD and IC security directives, instructions, standards, and guidelines to enforce compliance and mitigate security risks.
• Interpret security policy on matters pertaining to processing, dissemination, and controlling of classified materials.
• Create, suggest, generate, maintain and provide input to an assortment of administrative articles such as weekly activity reports, metrics, meetings (staff and management), forms, briefings, US government response to official taskers and other official responses for required information, and official correspondence to sustain and advance the NGA Physical Security Programs.
• Perform government and industrial site visits worldwide to inspect facilities, e.g., new construction, renovations, modifications, leased facilities, and security cognizance transfers; validate requirements are being met; and advise security programs at visited location connected to physical security and NGA programs.
• Create trip reports which include inspection, recommendations, items requiring follow through and completion, pertinent travel related information, and acquired or produced threat assessments.
• Must have physical capabilities that include :
• Prolonged walking, standing or ability to lift 50+lbs

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Amentum is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. Our hiring practices provide equal opportunity for employment without regard to race, sex, sexual orientation, pregnancy (including pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding, or medical conditions related to pregnancy, childbirth, or breastfeeding), age, ancestry, United States military or veteran status, color, religion, creed, marital or domestic partner status, medical condition, genetic information, national origin, citizenship status, low-income status, or mental or physical disability so long as the essential functions of the job can be performed with or without reasonable accommodation, or any other protected category under federal, state, or local law.