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SRC, Inc

Senior Security Specialist

Fairborn, OH · On-site

Manage the full lifecycle of classified contract security documentation, including preparation ... SRC, Inc., a not-for-profit research and development company, combines information, science ...

SRC, Inc

Senior Security Specialist

Fairborn, OH · On-site

$110K - $126K/yr

Manage the full lifecycle of classified contract security documentation, including preparation ... SRC, Inc., a not-for-profit research and development company, combines information, science ...

SRC, Inc

Senior Security Specialist

Fairborn, OH · On-site

$93K - $103K/yr

Manage the full lifecycle of classified contract security documentation, including preparation ... SRC, Inc., a not-for-profit research and development company, combines information, science ...

SRC

Senior Security Specialist

Fairborn, OH · On-site

$110K - $126K/yr

Manage the full lifecycle of classified contract security documentation, including preparation ... SRC, Inc., a not-for-profit research and development company, combines information, science ...

K2 Group Inc.

$133K - $183K/yr

... Research Laboratory Sensors Directorate (AFRL/RY) at Wright-Patterson AFB, OH. Duties: * Be a ... May be appointed to serve as a Contract Special Security Representative, responsible for overseeing ...

Two Six Technologies

Vulnerability Researcher

Dayton, OH · On-site

$84K - $126K/yr

Perform static and dynamic analysis to find security weaknesses under the guidance of senior ... as contract specific affordability and organizational requirements. Salary Range $84,387-$126,581 ...

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Senior Security Specialist

SRC, Inc

Fairborn, OH • On-site

Full-time

Retirement, PTO

Posted 17 days ago

Job description

SRC, Inc. is currently seeking a Senior Security Specialist to support classified U.S. Air Force acquisition and operational programs.  The ideal candidate has demonstrated experience administering DD Form 254 requirements throughout the contract lifecycle and working closely with government security offices, program managers, and engineering teams. Serves as the Industrial Security Lead for the Big Safari Program Office, overseeing industrial, physical, and information security requirements in support of highly classified programs and contracts. Provides expert guidance on security compliance, secure facility management, classified contracting requirements, and security education initiatives.
 
What You'll Do 
  • Lead industrial security operations for the program office, ensuring compliance with Department of Defense security requirements
  • Manage the full lifecycle of classified contract security documentation, including preparation, review, coordination, and maintenance of DD Form 254s for both prime and subcontract efforts
  • Maintain oversight and accountability for more than 150 active prime and subcontract DD Form 254s, ensuring accuracy, compliance, and timely updates
  • Develop and maintain data management systems to track, analyze, and respond to management information requirements, improving visibility and accountability across security operations
  • Manage internal and external SharePoint sites to streamline workflow tracking, collaboration, and reporting across multiple geographically dispersed locations
  • Serve as a Security Staff Representative (SSR), conducting inspections, maintenance coordination, and accountability for shredders, security containers, vault doors, and other physical security assets supporting multiple Sensitive Compartmented Information Facilities (SCIFs)
  • Coordinate extensively with contracting officers, contracting officer representatives (CORs), special security officers (SSOs), program security officers (PSOs), program managers, and industry partners to ensure proper implementation of classified contract security requirements
What You'll Bring 
  • High school diploma and 12+ years of industrial or program security experience OR Associates degree and 10+ years of experience OR Bachelor’s degree and 8+ years
  • An active Top Secret clearance is required 
  • Direct experience with DD Form 254 administration
  • Experience supporting DoD or USAF acquisition programs
  • Excellent communication skills and ability to work with government customers and technical teams.
  • Proficiency with Microsoft Office, including using Pivot tables in excel, Cost Point & COBRA experience a plus
  • Must be able to prioritize multiple tasks in a fast-moving environment
Ways to Stand Out – Preferred Requirements
  • Experience supporting rapid acquisition programs
  • Experience working security at AFLCMC
What Sets Us Apart?
SRC, Inc., a not-for-profit research and development company, combines information, science, technology and ingenuity to solve “impossible” problems in the areas of defense, environment and intelligence. Across our family of companies, we apply bright minds, fresh thinking and relentless determination to deliver innovative products and services that are redefining possible®. When you join our team, you’ll be a part of something truly meaningful — helping to keep America and its allies safe and strong. You’ll collaborate with more than 1,400 engineers, scientists and professionals — with 20 percent of those employees having served in the military — in a highly innovative, inclusive and equitable work environment. You’ll receive a competitive salary and comprehensive benefits package that includes four or more weeks of paid time off to start, 10 percent employer contribution toward retirement, and 100 percent tuition support.
 
Total compensation for this role is market competitive. The anticipated salary range for this position based out of Dayton, OH is estimated at $110,000 to $126,000 annually. The actual salary will vary based on applicant’s experience, skills, and abilities, geographic location as well as other business and organizational needs. SRC offers competitive benefit options, for more details please visit our website. 
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