Acquisition Security Specialist II

Acquisition Security Specialist II

Monte Sano Research Corporation (MSRC) is a Huntsville-based Small Business specializing in providing full-spectrum defense system engineering, research, design, development, integration, test, evaluation, and planning services to the U.S. Government.

MSRC is seeking a full-time Acquisition Security Specialist II. This position will be responsible for cradle-to-grave acquisition lifecycle security support for dedicated products and efforts. The Specialist will manage and execute all aspects of acquisition security and support the daily operations of all functional Acquisition Security areas.

Please Note:

This is NOT a cyber-security role.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Administer and coordinate security programs, ensuring compliance with government and company security policies and procedures.
• Develop security documentation and procedures in coordination with government agencies and management personnel.
• Provided classification guidance and markings based on applicable security classification guides (SCGs).
• Participate in the development of and conduct security education programs.
• Investigate losses and security violations and recommend corrective actions.
• Develop and implement procedures and coordinate procedures and manual revisions.
• Process incoming and outgoing visit authorization requests (VARs).
• Coordinate and conduct briefings such as security indoctrination and OCONUS travel briefs.

Education:

• Bachelor's Degree or equivalent experience.

Job Qualifications:

• Minimum 8 years of applicable experience with a bachelor's degree; 13 years applicable experience without a bachelor's degree.
• Experience in personnel security, information security, OPSEC, industrial security, foreign disclosure, and test site security.
• Experience preparing security documentation such as security classification guides (SCGs), OPSEC plans, DD254s, reports, and briefings.
• Must have the ability to work independently with minimal oversight.
• Must be self-motivated, responsible, dependable, and professional.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, Word, PowerPoint, etc.).

Additional Requirements:

• Candidate must be a U.S. Citizen.
• Candidate must currently possess and be able to maintain an active Secret security clearance;
  Top Secret is a plus
• Able to travel up to 25% of the time
• Experience with new acquisitions and competitive acquisition efforts is a plus

MSRC's Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) practices are grounded in federal laws, including Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, Section 503 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, the Vietnam Era Veterans' Readjustment Assistance Act of 1974 (VEVRAA), and the Americans with Disabilities Act Amendments Act (ADAAA), among others. These laws prohibit discrimination in employment based on race, color, national origin, age, religion, sex, disability, marital status, veteran status, genetic information, and other protected characteristics.

They also prohibit preferential treatment based on any such trait. These protections apply across all aspects of employment, including hiring, promotion, training, and termination.