Principal Security Assistant

McBride Consulting invites a Principal Security Assistant to support the Aerospace Dominance Enabler Division (AFLCMC/ESDI) at Hill AFB, Ogden, Utah. The role provides expert-level security assistance for DoD programs, aiding government leadership throughout the acquisition lifecycle to ensure compliance, mission success, and delivery of critical capabilities to the warfighter.

• Support as Security Assistant under the mandate of Government Security Managers and Security Administrators.
• Assist with collateral and Sensitive Compartmented Information (SCI) security programs.
• Execute security oversight responsibilities for the Air Force Cognizant Security Authority (CSA).
• Administer and maintain information security, personnel security, operational security (OPSEC), industrial security, communications security (COMSEC), acquisition security, physical security, and anti‑terrorism/force protection programs.
• Develop, review, and maintain Security Classification Guides (SCGs), Security Operating Procedures (SOPs), and related documentation.
• Support Program Protection Plan (PPP) development and implementation.
• Prepare, review, coordinate, and administer DD Form 254 and related security requirements.
• Process and manage personnel security actions using DISS and other governmental systems.
• Conduct security inspections, self‑assessments, compliance reviews, and audit preparation.
• Support SCIF, CAP, and secure facility operations, including access control, visitor management, and safeguarding classified information.
• Identify, investigate, and report security incidents, violations, and vulnerabilities.
• Provide security training, awareness briefings, and guidance to government and contractor personnel.
• Support anti‑terrorism and force protection requirements as directed.
• Coordinate with military personnel, government civilians, contractors, and external security organizations to ensure mission success.

• Minimum Qualifications:
• U.S. citizenship.
• Active Top Secret clearance.
• Preferred Qualifications:
• Bachelor’s degree in a related field.
• 25 years of experience in the discipline being performed, with 15 years in DoD; or 30 years of directly related experience, with 20 years in DoD.
• Understanding of counterintelligence threats and trends.
• Familiarity with DoD and Air Force security policies, manuals, directives, and instructions.
• Experience with DISS, SCIF operations, and DD Form 254 processes.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Other Requirements:
• Willingness to travel within the area of responsibility.
• Willingness to adapt to contingency schedules in emergencies.
• Ability to identify classified documents/information and apply proper safeguarding.
• Completion of all required security training per DoD/Air Force regulations.
• Technical
  
  Skills:
  
  
• SCIF access control and management.
• DISS system proficiency.
• Compliance with DoD & Air Force security policy.
• Secure Video Teleconferencing (SVTC) operations.
• Classified information safeguarding.
• Interpersonal
  
  Skills:
  
  
• Strong collaboration across diverse stakeholders.
• Ability to work in dynamic, high‑pressure environments.
• Effective verbal and written communication.
• Professional discretion with sensitive information.

Location:

Hill AFB, Ogden, Utah. On‑site benefits include 401(k), dental insurance, health insurance, life insurance, paid time off, professional development assistance, referral program, vision insurance.