Federal Security Specialist; ARL

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** POSITION SPECIFICS
** Your working location will be fully on-site, located in State College, PA.We are searching for a strategic, self-motivated, and detail-oriented security professional to join our Security Services Office at the Applied Research Laboratory (ARL) at Penn State. ARL Security Services mission is to ensure the security of ARL personnel, facilities, material, and information as an agile, efficient, and service-driven team.

ARL is an authorized DoD Skill Bridge partner and welcomes all transitioning military members to apply.
** You will:
*** Assist with industrial security programs such as Personnel Security, Classified Control, and/or physical security systems such as electronic access control, alarm systems, and CCTV systems
* Provide agile, efficient, and exemplary security support/outstanding customer service to all organizational groups and personnel in a fast-paced, complex, and rapidly evolving environment
* Assist with the development of industrial security practices, procedures, processes, trainings, and briefings, while ensuring compliance with government policies and regulations
* Handle the intake of complex collateral security matters, providing assistance and determining appropriate processes
* Work autonomously in a very busy and highly service-driven environment
* Assist in the preparation of and represent ARL in all aspects of security inspections and oversight by U.S. government (USG) agencies
** Required skills and experience include:
*** DoD or USG-based industrial security experience
* Understanding of proper identification, marking, and storage procedures for classified documents and hardware
* Knowledge of correct handling and safeguarding practices for Controlled Unclassified Information (CUI)
* Knowledge of relevant security-related rules and regulations, with a proven ability to apply them consistently
* Success in fast-paced office environments, where various forms of communication and organizational skills are crucial to be effective
* Success collaborating in multi-disciplinary, team-oriented environments
* Microsoft Office software, databases, and web applications
* Ability to obtain and maintain eligibility for access to classified information at the Top-Secret level or higher
** Preferred skills and experience areas include:
*** Security Information Management System (SIMS)
* An understanding of the National Industrial Security Program Operating Manual (NISPOM), specifically safeguarding classified information
* CCURE 9000
** MINIMUM EDUCATION, WORK EXPERIENCE & REQUIRED CERTIFICATIONS
** If filled as Federal Security Specialist (ARL) - Intermediate Professional, this position requires:

Associate Degree2+ years of relevant experience; or an equivalent combination of education and experience accepted

Required

Certifications:

None If filled as Federal Security Specialist (ARL) - Professional, this position requires:

Associate Degree No prior relevant work experience required; previous relevant work experience accepted in lieu of education.

Required

Certifications:

None###ARL's purpose is to research and develop innovative solutions to challenging scientific, engineering, and technology problems in support of the Navy, the Intel Community (IC), and other federal government customers.
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**** BACKGROUND CHECKS/CLEARANCES
** Employment with the University will require successful completion of background check(s) in accordance with University policies.###Notice regarding employment at the Applied Research Laboratory (ARL):

Employees must be eligible to obtain a government security clearance, participate in the ARL drug testing program, and comply…