Security Classification​/Inventory Specialist

This position is responsible for implementing elements of the IDA classification management program. Responsible for ensuring the accountability of classified and proprietary material; enforces policies and procedures, the proper receipt, transmission and destruction of classified and proprietary material in accordance with 32 CFR, Part 117, National Industrial Security Program Operating Manual (NISPOM), Intelligence Community Directives (ICD) and IDA Security Practices. Executes elements of the security awareness training and awareness (SATE) program.

Implements and enforces policies and procedures for the declassification of national security information. Executes elements of the public release process for non-sponsored IDA work. Coordinates and conducts audits of accountable classified and controlled unclassified material. Participates in government reviews of IDA’s security program. Executes elements of IDA’s courier program. Assists with training lower-level staff.

• Performs classification management functions
• Reviews all IDA formal classified, proprietary and controlled unclassified publications for proper markings prior to delivery to the government sponsor and informal deliverables upon request.
• Answers questions from IDA staff concerning the proper marking of classified, proprietary and controlled unclassified material.
• Supports IDA’s Information Systems Security Manager with reviewing Security Classification Guides when investigating classified spills.
• Implements IDA’s classification management program and is responsible for the accountability of classified and controlled unclassified material; enforces policies and procedures.
• Implements IDA’s formal classified material and inventory program at HQ, SAC and STPI.
• Coordinates and schedules inventories in accordance with the NISPOM and IDA Practices.
• Reports the loss of material to IDA Management, and assists in the investigation.
• Archives classified media.
• Conducts self-inspections of classified material during inventories.
• Responsible for providing document control services for multiple locations.
• Implements IDA’s Document Control program and is responsible for the proper receipt, transmission and destruction of classified and proprietary information in accordance with the NISPOM and IDA Security Practices.
• Ensures IDA staff members properly sign for material and have the required storage capability and prepares and records signature receipts.
• Schedules the return of documents from IDA staff members for destruction or transfer.
• Ensures the correct material is returned, returns receipts to the IDA staff member.
• Support all aspects of document control including Security Information Management System (SIMS) database, processing incoming and outgoing classified material, inventory.
• Properly handle classified material (receipt, transmittal, sign in/out, filing, wrapping, marking, destruction, and distribution.
• Serves as the Top Security Control Official (TSCO) and NATO Secret Control Official (NSCO).
• Maintains assigned monthly metrics for required reports.
• Develops a comprehensive SATE program, including training materials and the development of targeted communications to IDA staff.
• Implements policies and procedures for the declassification of national security information.
• Ensures IDA staff follow established security policies and procedures to declassify national security information.
• Collaborates with various government agencies to downgrade or declassify national security information.
• Remarks material as required.
• Maintains a record of all downgrade and declassification decisions.
• Interfaces with external/internal customers to provide required documentation and proper security classifications in compliance in accordance…