Principal Security Assistant

Odyssey Systems has an exciting opportunity for a Principal Security Assistant providing support to the Air Force Life Cycle Management Center (AFLCMC/C3BM), C3C "Kessel Run" organization.

The Security Assistant will provide support to perform administrative security functions under the direction of the activity security manager without regard for job series or title or for rank, rate, or grade if they have the clearance required for the access needed to perform their assigned duties and tasks.

The Security Assistant will assist the AF Cognizant Security Authority (CSA) in oversight of national security objectives supporting AF interests. The Security Assistant will provide day-to-day support for collateral and/or, as specifically directed, Sensitive Compartmented Information (SCI) activities. This will be accomplished through active and integrated security operations, processes, mechanisms and performed under the direction of Government security administrator.

The Security Assistant will provide multi-disciplinary security support, including aspects of information security, personnel security, operations security, industrial security, communications security, acquisition security, general security, physical security, and anti-terrorism/force protection duties, while also being responsive and flexible to dynamic security situations.

The Security Assistant will perform analytical, planning, advisory, operational, or evaluative work that has as its principal purpose the development and implementation of policies, procedures, standards, training, and methods for identifying and protecting information, personnel, property, facilities, operations, or material from unauthorized disclosure, misuse, theft, assault, vandalism, espionage, sabotage, or loss.

This is a full-time position at Hanscom AFB, Bedford, MA.

Duties include, but not limited to:

Provide technical advice and security support to multiple collateral programs and, where specifically called for, SCI programs within the directorate.

• Maintain an effective working relationship with Information Protection (IP) leads, program managers, contracting officers and anyone else as needed to ensure a standardized and accurate protection integration focus throughout the acquisition and sustainment life cycle of directorate programs.

• Assist in the development and writing of Operations Security (OPSEC) plans, transition plans, emergency action plans, transportation plans and any other security documents as needed for the customer.

• Review program documentation for public release, to include ensuring CUI has proper markings, classifications and distribution statements per DoD and AF guidance and provide accurate feedback to IP Leads about document disposition ability.

• Provide classification guidance and assistance for all collateral and SCI (where needed) programs.

• Security Operating Procedures (SOP), DD Form 254s and other key acquisition/security program documents as directed by the IP lead.

• Provide classification reviews of inbound and outbound correspondence.
• Prepare, process, and distribute (ship and receive) inbound/outbound classified mail that is integrated with a singular government accountable mailing program.
• Assist with preparing classified packages, courier forms and maintain receipt records of such dispatches.
• Perform destruction of classified materials and CUI

• Ensure personnel security clearances are kept current and access is verified prior to allowing access to classified material.

• Prepare, process, and/or review Visitor Access Request (VAR) for accuracy and access eligibility. Ensure smooth access ability is given to our personnel by ensuring visit certifications are received timely and accurately by receiving units.

• Assist with researching, processing, filing, and maintaining inbound and outbound VAR notices.

• Assist IP Lead with inspection preparations and Management Internal Control Toolset and/or other inspection platform artifact creation as directed.

• Conduct effective entry and exit inspections along with any other random anti-terrorism measures as directed by unit, installation, or higher-level anti-terrorism authority.

• Follow and enforce the Government's standard operating procedures or Operating Instructions

• Assume duties and responsibilities of / or Secure Voice Responsible Officers in accordance with applicable regulations or instructions and as needed by the IP lead.
• Assist IP lead with security container combination changes and maintenance to include reporting needed container repairs as they are discovered to IP lead.
• Assist IP lead with monitoring secure spaces, assisting with secure space builds/projects and controlling/operating Secure Video Teleconferencing/Video Teleconferencing systems.
• Assist with classified meetings and all associated support requirements to ensure their proper successful execution.
• Provide support for security awareness and education programs which includes but is not limited to creating or modifying presentations, brochures, or posters. Giving verbal, in person security/force protection briefings to individuals or groups either formally or in ad hoc format
• Perform miscellaneous administrative support functions as directed by the Contractor site lead and/or the IP lead.

Citizenship: Must be a US citizen

Minimum Required Qualifications:

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

Preferred Qualifications

Education: BA/BS

Years' experience: Ten years of directly related experience, five of which must be in the DoD

Certifications: Minimum SFPC or equivalent experience

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Odyssey is a world-class technical, engineering, and integration company serving the warfighting ecosystem with airborne integration, ISR, C2, and warfighter readiness capabilities. Odyssey meets the military's operational needs by integrating layered defense systems from equipment, technology, and services to data, information, and business operations. We streamline defense acquisition and sustainment, engineering the technical battlefield with domain-specific proficiency to ensure lethality. Odyssey is dedicated to excellent contract execution, peak organizational performance, and fostering a workplace built on employee care.

Odyssey is proud to live out our core values of commitment, ambition, and respect in our work and communities through OdysseyCares, a philanthropic group focused on giving back through direct donations, an employer match program, and volunteering events.

Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities

Final compensation for this position will be determined by various factors such as the Federal Government contract labor categories and contract wage rates, relevant work experience, specific skills and competencies, geographic location, education, and certifications.

This position is filled through continuous recruitment and will remain open until a sufficient pool of applications has been received.

Hired applicants may be eligible for benefits, including but not limited to, medical, dental, vision, life insurance, Tricare supplement, short-term disability, long-term disability, 401(k) match, flexible spending accounts, health savings accounts, employee assistance program, learning and development benefit, paid time off, and holidays.

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