Access Control Officer

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M.C. Dean is Building Intelligence. We design, build, operate, and maintain cyber‑physical solutions for the nation’s most mission‑critical facilities, secure environments, complex infrastructure, and global enterprises. With over 7,000 employees, our capabilities span electrical, electronic security, telecommunications, life safety, automation and controls, audiovisual, and IT systems. Headquarters in Tysons, Virginia, M.C. Dean delivers resilient, secure, and innovative power and technology solutions through engineering expertise and smart system integration.

The Access Control Officer (Admin Assistant) role is a customer‑facing position that involves issuing badges and providing support services at designated facilities in accordance with established security procedures. It plays a critical part in maintaining a secure and welcoming environment for all personnel and visitors and requires attention to detail, strong communication skills, and the ability to manage multiple tasks.

Our people are passionate about engineering innovation that improves lives and drives impactful change. Guided by our core values—agility, expertise, and trust—we foster a collaborative and forward‑thinking work environment and are committed to building the next generation of technical leaders in electrical, engineering, and cybersecurity industries.

We are seeking an Access Control Officer (Admin Assistant) to join our Security and Electronic Systems (SES) Business Unit. The team designs, engineers, integrates, operates, and maintains electronic security services—including intrusion detection, access control, biometric authentication, video surveillance, audio‑visual, IT systems, perimeter defense, and command and control systems—for federal, local, and commercial customers across high‑growth markets.

The Access Control Officer position works collaboratively as part of a team to ensure efficient and accurate processing of access credentials and support customers in person, via phone, and by email.

• Greeting and assisting employees, contractors, and visitors with badge issuance and access‑related inquiries.
• Verifying identification and authorization in compliance with security protocols.
• Maintaining accurate records and documentation of access control activities.
• Collaborating with security and facilities teams to resolve access issues promptly.
• Working and collaborating with helpdesk and badge office teams.
• Providing support to customers in person, via phone, and via email communications.

Clearance/citizen type:
Applicants selected will be subject to a government security investigation and must meet eligibility requirements, including U.S. citizenship.
ACTIVE TS/SCI w/ POLYGRAPH Clearance is REQUIRED.

• Minimum of high school diploma with two years of experience, or a combination of equivalent experience and training.
• Experience in professional writing, editing, and document production.
• Excellent organizational skills and ability to work well under stress, despite numerous interruptions.
• Accuracy and attention to detail.
• Ability to work independently and resolve practical problems.
• Effective leadership with excellent written and oral communication skills.
• Ability to deal effectively and tactfully with a wide variety of individuals in person, via telephone, and in writing.
• Strong multitasking skills.
• Strong computer skills in word processing, spreadsheets, databases, customer portals, and advanced knowledge of the MS Office Suite.
• Experience authoring responses to statements of work, staffing plans, past performance sections, management plans, and executive summaries.

• A collaborative team inspired by the way engineering and innovation enhance customer outcomes, improve lives, and change the world for the better. We are driven by our core values of agility, expertise, and trust.
• An opportunity to lead and build a business with the support of an industry‑leading firm that has been in business for 75 years.
• Investment in your skills and expertise through a combination of professional and…