Mid-Level International Security Specialist

Position Title: Mid-Level International Security Specialist

Location: Arlington, VA (Crystal City)

Category: Funded

Schedule (FT/PT): FT

Travel Required: N/A

Shift: N/A

Remote Type: On-Site

Clearance required: Top Secret

Division: Aviation

Who is ACT1 Federal? ACT1 Federal LLC is a 100% employee-owned company. We’ve served the Department of Defense (DoD) for nearly thirty years. Our core missions include weapon systems engineering, logistics, space domain expertise, global defense and security, business and financial management for security assistance and major defense articles, as well as military training and arctic security. Join us!

Description: The International Security Specialist (ISS) is multidisciplinary individual, with security expertise in Special Access Program Facility (SAPF) Security Operations; Personnel Security (PERSEC), Information Security (INFOSEC), Communication Security (COMSEC), Physical Security (PHYSEC), and Cybersecurity (CYBER) operations. ISS provide CONUS and OCONUS international security support to our Partner and Foreign Military Sales (FMS) countries with expert advice in all security functional areas allowing our Partner and FMS countries to enter multibillion dollar defensive partnerships with the United States

Responsibilities:

The ISS is responsible to ensure that all appropriate international policies and procedures are updated in accordance with pertinent U.S. Government regulations, policies, and procedures. The ISS will provide tasks that include but are not limited to:

• Providing multi-disciplined security guidance and mentorship to F-35 Partner and Foreign Military Sales (FMS) security professionals as coordinated with Government security leads.
• Developing and conducting Country Security Manager training.
• Conducting F-35 security classification reviews.
•  Coordinating OCONUS and CONUS courier missions and develops transportation plans for the secure transportation of classified material.
• Providing continuous evaluation of F-35 Partner and FMS security posture and provide written updates.
• Assisting F-35 Partner and FMS security professionals in developing country-unique security documents to ensure protection of F-35 assets at the appropriate level.
• Assisting JPO Security Team with developing and staffing country-unique security documents.
• Coordinating with JPO cybersecurity and foreign disclosure professionals and the Program Security Officer (PSO) staff on all pertinent security matters.
• Planning and leading security conferences, symposiums, and security working groups with Partners FMS countries to resolve complex International Security issues.
• Providing International Security support at various testing events.
• Other duties as assigned.

Requirements

• Ability to comprehensively support tasks
• Demonstrated, in-depth knowledge of the security requirements of DoDM 5205.07 Volumes
• Basic knowledge of international program security.
• Demonstrated knowledge of Intelligence Community Directive (ICD) 705
• Independent self-starter, able to perform multiple tasks, constructively engage and resolve challenging situations
• Effective oral and written communication skills, excellent interpersonal skills
• Proficiency with the MS Office Suite (MS Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook)
• Available to work before/after typical office hours as work may demand
• Ability to travel to CONUS and OCONUS locations

Clearance

• Must be a U.S. citizen
• A Top Secret Clearance is required.

Years of Experience/Education Requirements

• Master's Degree in the stated discipline

OR

• BA/BS degree in the stated discipline plus 4 years of additional work experience related to the labor category functional description may be substituted for a Master’s degree
• 3 or more years of experience performing work related experience.

Benefits

• Medical/Dental/Vision Insurance
• ACT1 Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP)
• Company Paid Life and AD&D Insurance
• Company Paid Short-Term Disability
• Voluntary Long-Term Disability
• Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA)
• Health Savings Account (HSA)
• 401K with employer match
• Paid Time Off
• Paid Holidays
• Parental Leave
• Military Leave
• Education, Training & Professional Development
• Voluntary Accidental Injury/Critical Illness/Hospital Care
• Voluntary Pet Insurance, Legal Resources, and Identity Protection

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Our people-first culture prioritizes the benefits of flexibility and collaboration, whether that happens in person or remotely.

• If this position is listed as remote or hybrid, you’ll periodically work from a ACT1 Federal or client site facility.
• If this position is listed as onsite, you’ll work with colleagues and clients in person, as needed for the specific role.

 All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to disability, status as a protected veteran or any other status protected by applicable federal, state, local or international law.