Security Program Analyst IV (Finance)

Title: Security Program Analyst IV

Location: Washington D.C., Merrifield, VA

Security Clearance: Secret  

Schedule: Due to the nature of law enforcement work and operation, position may require occasional support outside of core working hours, as well as intermittent weekend support, mission dependent.

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About KACE:

When you make the decision to join KACE, you are choosing to work alongside talented professionals that have one thing in common; the passion to make a difference! KACE employees bring their diverse talents and experiences to work on critical projects that help shape the nation's safety, security, and quality of life. The desire to have a career that is purposeful and forward thinking is woven into every KACE employee…it's The KACE Way. KACE employees are; purpose driven, forward focused, open-minded, trustworthy, and invested. The KACE Way is our commitment to our employees, to our customers, and to our communities. Join KACE and make a difference!

Job Summary:

Assist OCDETF, OFC, and IOC-2 in the area of information, personnel and physical security, security policies, procedures standards, training, and methods for identifying and protecting information, personnel, property, facilities, and classified operations from unauthorized disclosure, misuse, theft, sabotage, or loss. 

Essential Functions and Responsibilities: 

• Conduct a continuing security analysis and recommend improvements and corrective measures to upgrade security administration, procedures, and processes. 
   Provide and make recommendations to implement personnel and physical security requirements to include processing security clearance requirements, employee in/out processing, access control, escort activities, property inventory and management, support of all systems protecting OCDETF facilities and safety management.
• Provide mission critical physical security, information technology (IT) and related administrative services at different classification levels up to Top Secret Sensitive Compartmental Information (SCI) by supporting security requirements that impact network, infrastructure, physical and virtual environments.
• Assist with the Continuity of Operations Plan (COOP) Responsibilities and Pandemic Flu (Global Outbreak of new influenzas virus).
• Assists the OCDETF SPM (Security Program Manager) in formulating and implementing short-term and long-range COOP.
• Works closely with the SPM and Office Staff to ensure JMD Plan goals and objectives are met for all COOP Plans and Exercises.
• Help with existing policies and assist with the development of revised policies as needed.
• Assist in managing various requirements related to the maintenance agreements for all security equipment and shall assist in the Accreditation of Open Storage Areas (OSA) and SCIF's.

Minimum Qualifications & Skills:  

• Bachelor's/Master's degree and 6-10 years of experience.
• Experience in E-Quip, management of DD-254 related requirements, and other security databases.
• Provide broad personnel security support including but not limited to processing contractor security packages, conducting criminal background checks and conducting in processing and out-processing briefings.
• Assist with passing clearances requirements for OCDETF personnel. Ability to work effectively with other employees.
• Ability to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing.
• Ability to plan, organize, and conduct training.
• Ability to formulate accurate reports.

Clearance: 

Applicants selected may be subject to a government background investigation and may be required to meet the following conditions of employment.

Security Requirements/Background Investigation Requirements: 

• Must be a U.S Citizen or Legal Permanent Resident.
• Favorable credit check for all cleared positions 
• Successfully passing a background investigation including drug screening.

Physical Requirements/Working Conditions:

• Standing/Walking/Mobility:  Must have mobility to attend meetings with other managers and employees. Standing for prolonged and extended periods of time.
• Climbing/Stooping/Kneeling:  0% - 10% of the time.
• Lifting/Pulling/Pushing:  0% - 10% of the time.
• Fingering/Grasping/Feeling:  Must be able to write, type, and use a telephone system 100% of the time.
• Sitting:  Sitting for prolonged and extended periods of time.

This job description reflects management's assignment of essential functions; it does not prescribe or restrict the tasks that may be assigned. Management may revise duties as necessary without updating this job description.

For more information about the company please visit our website at www.kacecompany.com

KACE is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race, color, sex, age, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, status as a veteran, disability or any other federal, state or local protected class.

KACE complies with federal and state disability laws and makes reasonable accommodations for applicants and employees with disabilities.

If you require reasonable accommodation in completing this application, interviewing, completing any pre-employment testing, or otherwise participating in the employee selection process, please direct your inquiries to recruiting@kacecompany.com.