Senior Security Assistant, TS/SCI

DCS has an exciting opportunity for Senior Security Assistant to support the Air Force Life Cycle Management Center (AFLCMC), Program Executive Office (PEO) Digital Directorate (AFLCMC/HB) at Hanscom Air Force Base. This role provides essential security support across over 130 acquisition programs for the United States Air Force and allied foreign nations. As part of the integrated Information Protection team, the Senior Security Assistant will execute multi-disciplinary security responsibilities spanning personnel, information, industrial, operational, and physical security domains.

This is a full time position at Hanscom AFB, MA

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.

Essential Job Functions: 

Provide technical advice and security support to multiple collateral and SCI programs.

Maintain effective working relationships with Information Protection (IP) leads, program managers, and contracting officers.

Assist with the development and maintenance of OPSEC, transition, emergency action, and transportation plans.

Review documentation for public release, ensuring proper CUI markings, classifications, and distribution.

Provide classification guidance and support for collateral and SCI programs.

Support counterintelligence threat briefings and documentation.

Develop Security Classification Guides, Program Protection Plans, SOPs, DD Form 254s, and related documents.

Manage inbound and outbound classified mail, packages, courier forms, and destruction of classified/CUI materials.

Maintain security clearance records in DISS; ensure proper access control and SF-312/NDA compliance.

Process and validate Visitor Access Requests (VAR), foreign visit notifications, and self-reports in DISS.

Assist with e-QIP initiation and fingerprinting for clearance processing.

Support inspection preparation using MICT and other platforms.

Perform entry/exit inspections and implement random antiterrorism measures.

Maintain facility access controls and manage visitor escorting and access badge issuance.

Provide data entry into security systems; follow/enforce SOPs and Operating Instructions.

Support secure work areas (CAPs/SWAs) with access control, checks, maintenance, and monitoring.

Assist with alarm systems, secure video conferencing systems, and classified meetings.

Deliver in-person security and force protection briefings; develop awareness materials.

Perform additional administrative tasks as directed by the Contractor Site Lead or IP Lead.

Required Skills:

Due to the sensitivity of customer related requirements, U.S. Citizenship is required.

Must have be able to maintain a TS/SCI clearance and be SAP eligible.

BA/BS and 13 years of experience, ten years of directly related experience, five of which must be in the DoD and minimum SFPC or equivalent experience.

Understanding of counterintelligence threats and trends.

Familiar with security policy/manuals and the appropriate DoD and Air Force directives, manuals and instructions.

Familiarity with DISS and JADE.

Basic knowledge of the DD Form 254 and how it is incorporated in the Air Force acquisition process.

Able to work in a dynamic environment and effectively interact with numerous DoD, military/civilian personnel and industry partners.

Demonstrated maturity and ability in handling sensitive information regarding acquisition programs, exercises, personal matters of a potential derogatory nature, or military activities with discretion and sound judgement.

Able to accurately convey information both in written and verbal format.

Predictable travel schedule of up to 10%.

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.

Salary Range: $64,825-$85,000

At DCS, we pride ourselves on providing flexibility that allows employees to balance meaningful work with their personal lives. We offer competitive compensation, benefits, and opportunities for learning and development.

Our broad and competitive mix of benefits is designed to support and protect employees and their families. Our robust benefit offerings include medical, dental, 401k, ESOP, PTO, education reimbursement, work/life balance, parental and other leave programs.

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