Assistant Security Officer; CAC​/SMS

Amentum is looking for an Assistant Security Officer (CAC/SMS) at our Springfield, VA location. The selected candidate will have the ability to administer and assure compliance with security regulations and procedures to include security passing requirements in accordance with DoD and our customer's guidelines. The position requires personnel to routinely interact with contractors and government agencies relative to security and clearance matters.

Work Schedule:

Monday – Friday, 7:00am – 3:30pm; occasional Tuesday, 9:30am – 6:00pm.

• Perform CAC duties and rotate to Briefing, Clearance Passing, and Front Desk areas as needed.
• Be knowledgeable with DISS/former Joint Personnel Adjudication System (JPAS), Scattered Castle, M3/SMS, DEERS/Rapids, e-Travel, C-Cure 9000, MDI database, People Soft Access Management System (PSAM).
• Coordinate with the Company Facility Security Officer (FSO) to ensure personnel DoD Clearance requirements are met and maintained.
• Produce accurate and timely reports while performing a multitude of daily duties.
• Maintain working knowledge of Microsoft Office applications and strong attention to detail.
• Understand and adhere to DoD and NGA policies governing current security procedures and WSC Rules, Guidelines and Timekeeping Policies.
• Manage and process programs and documents related to the transport of classified documents, equipment and/or media.
• Perform all other security‑related duties as assigned or requested.

• Associate's degree in Business Administration or Security, or equivalent; 0–1 year DoD security‑related experience. An extra 2 years of IC security‑related experience will be accepted in lieu of an Associate’s degree.
• Must acquire and maintain access to Scattered Castle, M3/SMS, C-Cure 9000, MDI database, People Soft Access Management System (PSAMS) and hold an active TS/SCI clearance.
• US citizenship is required.
• Proficient in operating application software including word‑processing and spreadsheet programs.
• Preferred:
  Bachelor’s degree and 2 years of security administration related experience.
• Ability to adapt to frequent change and a fast‑paced work environment.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills; ability to deal with others in a positive manner.

Compensation: $75,000. The compensation range or hourly rate listed for this position is provided as a good‑faith estimate of what the company intends to offer for this role at the time this posting was issued. Actual compensation may vary based on factors such as job responsibilities, education, experience, skills, internal equity, market data, applicable collective bargaining agreements, and relevant laws.

• Health, dental, and vision insurance
• Paid time off and holidays
• Retirement benefits (401(k) matching)
• Educational reimbursement
• Parental leave
• Employee stock purchase plan
• Tax‑saving options
• Disability and life insurance
• Pet insurance

Amentum is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Our hiring practices provide equal opportunity for employment without regard to race, sex, sexual orientation, pregnancy (including pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding, or medical conditions related to pregnancy, childbirth, or breastfeeding), age, ancestry, United States military or veteran status, color, religion, creed, marital or domestic partner status, medical condition, genetic information, national origin, citizenship status, low‑income status, or mental or physical disability so long as the essential functions of the job can be performed with or without reasonable accommodation, or any other protected category under federal, state, or local law.

Requests for accommodation will be considered on a case‑by‑case basis.