Senior Information Protection Specialist Security Clearance

Position: Senior Information Protection Specialist with Security Clearance
Location: Wright-Patterson AFB

Apogee Engineering is seeking a full-time Senior Information Protection Specialist. This position will serve as the technical expert for multiple specialized Information Protection (IP) and acquisition security programs supporting major DoD and classified/highly sensitive USAF defense acquisition and intelligence programs. The selected incumbent will assist with providing a wide range of security management, analytical, technical and support services for programs managed by AFLCMC/WI Directorate, AFLCMC/WIN Division, and specific ISR programs.

This is a full-time position located on-site at Wright-Patterson Air Force Base (AFB) in Dayton, Ohio. Responsibilities
* Administer physical, information, industrial, personnel, and OPSEC programs for assigned acquisition activities/systems, including support up to Top Secret/SCI and SAP.

* Provide security guidance and technical assistance to integrated process teams across all security disciplines.

* Serve as Special Security Representative (SSR) for the SCIF: vet visitor clearances, manage visitor access and open/close procedures, issue SSR appointment letters, and deliver SSR training to newly assigned government SSRs.

* Manage and track annual SCIF security training for 200+ personnel to ensure compliance.

* Supported the ULTRA program: led 50% rewrite of the Security Classification Guide (SCG), provided security clarifications across four working sessions, and presented major security updates at the Program Management Review (Mac Dill AFB) to support deployment.

* Provide day-to-day technical security services for a complex acquisition portfolio, implementing and adjusting information, personnel, physical, and industrial security countermeasures as threats evolve.

* Ensure compliance with statutory and regulatory security requirements and recommend/implement changes to mitigate emerging risks.

* Maintain newcomer onboarding and security databases; perform in-processing and out-processing.

* Maintain an active JPAS account and verify personnel security clearances; process, review for accuracy, and track personnel security investigation requests.

* Prepare and coordinate security briefings, technical materials, and meeting support for the Directorate and stakeholders.

* Record, monitor, and drive closure of security program action items, suspenses, and processes.

* Coordinate DD Form 254 (DoD contract security classification) activities and maintain security program documentation.

* Assist personnel with CONUS and OCONUS travel clearance and training requirements.

* Establish and maintain AFRIMS file plans and support electronic records/file management.

* Produce security-related spreadsheets, briefings, figures, graphics, tables, forms, and reports using Microsoft Office.

* Conduct physical security inspections of classified facilities, process facility setup/modification paperwork, and operate the complex's access control system.

* Verify credentials and access paperwork, issue identity badges, grant authorized access, and enforce strict access control procedures to maintain zero-defect standards.

* Maintain SCI coordination meetings, agendas, and related administrative support. Qualifications

Minimum Experience:

Citizenship:
Must be a US citizen Clearance:
Must have an active Top Secret level clearance Certification:
Security Professional Education (SPED) Security Fundamentals Professional certification or willing to obtain within 6 months of hire

Education:

Bachelor's Degree or equivalent Years of

Experience:

Ten (10) or more years of relevant experience, five (5) of which must be supporting the DoD

Preferred Qualifications:

Education:

Master's Degree Years of

Experience:

Fifteen (15) or more years of relevant experience, five (5) of which must be supporting the DoD Additional

Experience:

* Government Travel Card (GTC)
* Defense Travel System (DTS)
* Resource Management Information System (RMIS)
* Air Force Records Information Management System (AFRIMS)
* Senior Officer Communication and Coordination Electronic Resource (SOCCER)
* Suspense Systems Additional Information:

Location:

Work is performed at Wright-Patterson AFB located in Dayton, Ohio On-site:
This is a full-time on-site opportunity Travel:
Up to 10% CONUS travel may be required