Access Specialist

Description

The Defense Sector at Leidos, supporting the Overlord Unmanned Surface Vessel (O/MUSV) Program, is seeking an access specialist. The Access Specialist will support the OMUSV program by managing personnel access, visit authorization, and related administrative security processes. This role is responsible for processing visit requests, coordinating required access documentation, and ensuring accurate completion and tracking of access-related forms, including DD Form 5512s.

The Access Specialist will work closely with program personnel, security teams, government representatives, subcontractors, and visitors to ensure timely and compliant access support. The O/MUSV program is based in Port Hueneme, CA, and is responsible for delivering cutting edge autonomous vessel technology to the US Navy. The program operates and maintains prototype autonomous vessels for test and evaluation of the vessels as well as developing operations, maintenance, logistics and training procedures for the autonomous Fleet of the future.

Primary Responsibilities

• Process incoming and outgoing visit requests in support of OMUSV program activities.

• Reports to Ops Coordinator for OMUSV vessels and handles personnel access requirements for their given location

• Prepare, review, submit, and track DD Form 5512s and other required access documentation.

• Verify visitor information, clearance/access requirements, citizenship documentation, identification data, and need-to-know, as applicable.

• Coordinate with internal security personnel, government security offices, site access control teams, and program leadership to support visitor access.

• Maintain accurate records of visit requests, approvals, expirations, and access status.

• Track pending access actions and follow up with personnel to ensure timely completion.

• Support onboarding and access coordination for employees, subcontractors, vendors, and official visitors.

• Assist with resolving access issues, rejected visit requests, missing documentation, or incomplete submissions.

Basic Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent and 3 - 5 years of prior relevant experience

Preferred Qualifications

• Prior administrative experience on Government contracted programs

• Bachelor's Degree

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About Leidos

Leidos is an industry and technology leader serving government and commercial customers with smarter, more efficient digital and mission innovations. Headquartered in Reston, Virginia, with 47,000 global employees, Leidos reported annual revenues of approximately $16.7 billion for the fiscal year ended January 3, 2025. For more information, visit www.Leidos.com.

Pay and Benefits

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Commitment to Non-Discrimination

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