Security Specialist - SkillBridge Intern

Security Specialist - Skill Bridge Intern

Location:

Dayton, Ohio – onsite.

Skill Bridge Opportunity!

Odyssey is currently seeking a Security Specialist in Dayton, Ohio through the DoD Skill Bridge Program. This position supports the maintenance and operation of the industrial security and personnel clearance programs while ensuring company and customer security requirements are met across Odyssey's core business units. The role interfaces with the Contract Program Security Officer, Director of Security, and personnel at all levels to ensure contract security compliance with DoD SAP/SCI and Intelligence Community directives, NISPOM (32 CFR Part 117), applicable ICDs, and related security guidance, while providing transitioning service members with hands‑on civilian security experience.

To be eligible for DoD Skill Bridge opportunities, candidates must be active members of the U.S. military with 180 days or fewer remaining prior to their separation date and have completed at least 180 continuous days of active service.

Duties include, but are not limited to:

• Physical Security:
  Oversees facility access control, any construction and renovation, drafting and implementation of construction security plans.
• File, update, and report employee information in national security databases (DISS, NBIS).
• Process incoming and outgoing visit authorizations and corporate badges.
• Assist with travel security briefings, trip report completion, and status reports.
• Initiate clearance investigations/reinvestigations/upgrades and provide status updates of Personnel Security dates and investigative actions.
• Assist the CPSO/FSO with Security Education/Training and briefings/debriefings.
• Maintain, sort, and compile security data for management reports, proposal support, and corporate data collection.
• Track and update security practices and policies for corporate‑level, and contract‑specific needs.
• Assist CPSO/FSO with Self‑Inspections and Security Assessments.
• Responsible for the development, expansion, and maintenance of customer and teammate relationships.
• Ability to work and remain self‑motivated, with only minimal supervision; work effectively with a broad range of people with a wide variety of technical skills and experience.

Citizenship: Must be a U.S. citizen.

Minimum Required Qualifications:

• Clearance:
  Secret.
• Education:
  
  Associate’s Degree in a relevant discipline.
• Years of
  
  Experience:
  
  At least two (2) years.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Clearance: TS/SCI.
• Education:
  
  Bachelor’s Degree in a relevant discipline.
• Years of
  
  Experience:
  
  At least five (5) years.
• Certifications:
  
  SFPC.

Technical

Skills:

• Regulatory compliance experience: the ability to read, understand, and apply government regulation, policies, and procedures (DoD SAP/SCI Community and Intelligence Community directives and manuals, NISPOM 32 CFR Part 117, applicable ICDs, etc.).
• Ability to learn new security concepts and programs.
• Proficiency in Office 365.

Interpersonal

Skills:

• Must possess strong customer service and communication skills.
• Experience managing several projects simultaneously to completion.

Location: Dayton, Ohio – onsite.

Travel: None.

Remote/Onsite/Hybrid: Onsite.

• Has served at least 180 days on active duty.
• Is within 12 months of separation or retirement.
• Will receive an honorable discharge.
• Has taken any TAPS/TGPS.
• Has attended or participated in an ethics brief within the last 12 months.
• Unit Commander (first O-4/Field Grade commander in chain of command) written authorization and approval to participate in the DOD Skill Bridge Program prior to start is required.

Equal Opportunity Employer and Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities