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ANSER · 2 days ago

Senior Security Administrative Specialist

Chantilly, VA

Full-time

Onsite

Senior Level, Lead/Staff

8+ years exp

ANSER enhances national and homeland security by strengthening public institutions. The Security Administrative Specialist will support the National Reconnaissance Office's Office of Security and Counterintelligence by providing administrative and operational security support to ensure compliance with various security directives and policies.

ConsultingNational SecurityNon ProfitPublic SafetyRisk Management

Comp. & Benefits

No H1B

Security Clearance Required

U.S. Citizen Only

Responsibilities

Support personnel in-processing and out-processing, including clearance verification, SCI eligibility validation, badge issuance, and visitor certification management

Coordinate and track polygraph examinations, foreign travel reporting, and adverse reporting requirements

Maintain, update, and quality-check security databases (e.g., TALON, DISS, Scattered Castles, AMHS, NMIS, and JWICS) to ensure accurate and timely data management

Provide administrative support to OS&CI leadership and Program Security Officers, including correspondence, scheduling, and document control

Maintain and archive security files, records, and reports, ensuring compliance with established procedures and retention requirements

Process and manage visitor access requests, NSANet account actions, PKI certificates, and related system permissions

Conduct and assist with security briefings and debriefings to ensure personnel awareness of applicable policies and compartmented program requirements

Analyze and compile statistical and historical security data to generate routine and ad-hoc reports for leadership review

Distribute and manage security-related materials, equipment, and documentation in accordance with NRO policy

Coordinate and resolve security actions by liaising with internal and external stakeholders to ensure timely issue resolution and compliance

Qualification

Active TS/SCI clearanceSecurity administration experienceSecurity policiesSecurity databasesProficiency with Microsoft OfficeCommunication skillsAttention to detailOrganizational skills

Required

Bachelor's degree

Active Top Secret / Sensitive Compartmented Information (TS/SCI) clearance with Counterintelligence (CI) polygraph

Minimum of 8 years progressive experience in security administration or personnel security support (bachelor's degree preferred)

Prior experience supporting a NRO Program

Knowledge of personnel security policies, adjudicative processes, and access control procedures

Experience working with government security systems and databases, including DISS, Scattered Castles, TALON, AMHS, and similar tools

Demonstrated understanding of IC and DoD security regulations, directives, and procedures

Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook) and other standard office applications

Preferred

Familiarity with the NRO's Office of Security and Counterintelligence processes and systems

Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced, high-security environment

Knowledge of SCI eligibility processes, adjudication standards, and reporting requirements

Excellent written and verbal communication skills with the ability to interact professionally with internal and external stakeholders

Strong attention to detail, organization, and accuracy in recordkeeping and data management

Company

ANSER

In 1958 the Air Force needed a technically qualified unbiased organization that could rapidly provide analysis for identified and evolving mission requirements.

Founded in 1958

Falls Church, Virginia, USA

501-1000 employees