Koniag · 4 hours ago
Visitor Welcome Center (VWC) Specialist
Arlington, VA, USA
Full-time
Onsite
Entry Level
1+ years expKoniag Professional Services LLC, a Koniag Government Services company, is seeking a Visitor Welcome Center (VWC) Specialist with a Secret security clearance to support KPS and our government customer in Arlington, VA. The role involves serving as the initial entry point for DARPA visitors, determining visitor identity and citizenship, and managing security protocols and documentation.
Financial ServicesImpact InvestingWealth Management
No H1B
Security Clearance RequiredU.S. Citizen Only
Responsibilities
Serve as the initial entry point for all DARPA visitors
Determine visitor’s identify and citizenship and make appropriate determinations to allow or deny the visit
Receive and send Visit Authorization Letters (VALs) and document related information in various computer systems
Prepare and issue temporary Government employee, contractor and visitor security badges to DARPA employees, contractors, and visitors
Enter relevant data and maintain appropriate records
Inventory and account for all badges
Use various computer systems to verify identity, clearances, and visit authorization and to document the visitor’s identity, to include taking a photograph of the visitor
Occasionally responsible for escorting visiting personnel to their destinations within the facility
Knowledgeable of DARPA and DoD security requirements and fully qualified in actions needed to ensure the safety and security of all individuals and to detect or prevent compromise of information or material
Greets and processes visitors, provides escort for visitors, with special emphasis on foreign nationals, personnel without clearances, and maintenance personnel, and accurately and completely documents each visit and visitor
Maintain a database that records the details of this visitor and escort work effort
Processes and issues a variety of employee and visitor identification badges; and receives and sends Visit Authorization Letters (VALs) and records information contained in the VALs into the DARPA database
Qualification
Required
Must have the ability to provide clear, concise, and accurate written and verbal communication
Administer safety screenings of employees and visitors
Lift and carry materials weighing up to 50 pounds from place to place
Walk up and down stairs
Work in inclement weather and outdoor environment
Stand in one place for extended periods
Detect and report security and safety violations that are learned through experience and training
Work any shift (day, evening, or early morning) on all days of the week and holidays
Successfully complete company provided training, as demonstrated through written and practical examination; and knowledgeable of DARPA and DoD security requirements and fully qualified in actions needed to ensure the safety and security of all individuals and to detect or prevent compromise of information or material
Greets and processes visitors, provides escort for visitors, with special emphasis on foreign nationals, personnel without clearances, and maintenance personnel, and accurately and completely documents each visit and visitor
Maintain a database that records the details of this visitor and escort work effort
Processes and issues a variety of employee and visitor identification badges; and receives and sends Visit Authorization Letters (VALs) and records information contained in the VALs into the DARPA database
One (1) year performing similar duties in a DoD environment
Secret with ability to obtain a Top Secret, with eligibility for SAP and SCI access. Top Secret clearance process must begin within one (1) month of working onsite
Successful completion of the requirements for Preventing Disease Transmission (i.e., blood-borne pathogens); successful completion of all training required by the contract
Qualified and certified (licensed) as an Unarmed Security Officers in accordance with the laws and regulations of the State of Virginia; Certified in First Aid, Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR), Automated External Defibrillator (AED), Hazardous Materials (HAZMAT) First Responder – Awareness Level, and certified to use and operate X-ray and Magnetometer devices
In good general health without physical impairments which would interfere with the performance of duties, including prolonged walking, standing, sitting, climbing stairs, moving rapidly to respond to various situations
Be a US Citizen
Be able to work a flexible schedule to accommodate SID and DARPA needs
Be able to travel and perform work at other geographical locations
Have the ability to maintain cooperative working relationships with those contacted in the course of work activities
Able to read, write, speak, and understand the English language and have the ability to communicate effectively verbally and in writing
Have the ability to accurately and completely prepare and maintain files, records, and reports and to convey factual information
Have the ability to coordinate multiple tasks efficiently
Have the ability to remain calm in emergency situations
Have the ability to understand and carry out oral and written directions with limited supervision
Have skill in reading, writing, basic math, document composition, and analytical problem solving
Must be at least 21 years of age at the time of employment on the contract
Fluent in the written and spoken English language and shall have strong written and oral communication skills
Benefits
Health, dental and vision insurance
401K with company matching
Flexible spending accounts
Paid holidays
Three weeks paid time off
Company
Koniag
Koniag was incorporated on June 23, 1972, to manage the land and financial assets on behalf of the corporation.
1001-5000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageLeadership Team
Ron Unger
Chief Executive Officer
Sharon Beeson
CFO
Recent News
2025-06-09
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