Principal Security Assistant

In this Advisory and Assistance Services (A&AS) role, you will provide expert -level support to Department of Defense (DoD) programs by assisting government leadership with decision -making, planning, and execution throughout the acquisition lifecycle. You will apply your technical and/or professional expertise to ensure compliance with applicable policies and regulations, contribute to mission success, and help deliver critical capabilities to the warfighter.

Duties include, but not limited to: 

• Provide Security Assistant support under the direction of Government Security Managers and Security Administrators.
  
• Support collateral and Sensitive Compartmented Information (SCI) security programs.
  
• Assist the Air Force Cognizant Security Authority (CSA) in execution of security oversight responsibilities.
  
• Administer and maintain security programs involving information security, personnel security, operations security (OPSEC), industrial security, communications security (COMSEC), acquisition security, physical security, and anti -terrorism/force protection.
  
• Develop, review, and maintain Security Classification Guides (SCGs), Security Operating Procedures (SOPs), and related security documentation.
  
• Support Program Protection Plan (PPP) development and implementation activities.
  
• Assist with DD Form 254 preparation, review, coordination, and security requirements administration.
  
• Process and manage personnel security actions utilizing DISS and other government security systems.
  
• Conduct security inspections, self -assessments, compliance reviews, and audit preparation activities.
  
• Support SCIF, CAP, and secure facility operations, including access control, visitor management, and safeguarding classified information.
  
• Identify, investigate, and report security incidents, violations, and vulnerabilities.
  
• Provide security training, awareness briefings, and guidance to government and contractor personnel.
  
• Support anti -terrorism and force protection requirements as directed.
  
• Coordinate with military personnel, government civilians, contractors, and external security organizations to ensure mission success.
  

Requirements

Minimum Required Qualifications:

Citizenship: Must be a US Citizen

Clearance: Must have and be able to maintain a Top Secret Clearance

Preferred Qualifications:

Education: Bachelor’s Degree in a related field and 25 years of experience in the respective technical/professional discipline being performed, 15 years of which must be in the DoD,OR,

• • 30 years of directly related experience, 20 years of which must be in the DoD.
    

Experience: 

• Understanding of counterintelligence threats and trends
  

• Familiarity with DoD and Air Force security policies, manuals, directives, and instructions
  

• Experience with DISS, SCIF operations, and DD Form 254 processes
  

• Ability to handle sensitive information with discretion and sound judgment
  

• Strong written and verbal communication skills
  

Other requirements may include but are not limited to:

• Must be willing to travel within organizations direct area of responsibility
  
• Must be willing to adapt to contingency schedule if required by unit in unusual cases of emergency or critical mission support need
  
• Must be able to identify classified documents/information, and know proper safeguarding
  
• Must complete all required security training in accordance with DoD and Air Force regulations for those filling the role of security assistant.
  

Technical Skills

• SCIF Access Control & Management
  

• DISS System Proficiency
  

• DoD & Air Force Security Policy Compliance
  

• Secure Video Teleconferencing (SVTC) Operations
  

• Classified Information Safeguarding
  

Interpersonal Skills

• Strong collaboration skills across diverse stakeholders
  

• Ability to work in dynamic, high -pressure environments
  

• Effective verbal and written communication
  

• Professional discretion with sensitive information
  

Additional Information:

Location: Hill AFB, Ogden, UT

On -Site

Benefits