Security analyst
Job Type : Regular
Regular
Security Analyst
Under the direction of the Manager, Industrial Security and Regulatory Compliance, this Security Analyst position is responsible for a wide variety of security functions at RAND.
The successful candidate must have experience with process design, management and improvement and must be able to interpret and apply NISPOM and ICD guidance as well as Department of Homeland Security (DHS) regulations to RAND’s industrial security / physical security program in support of the Homeland Security Operational Analysis Center (HSOAC).
The successful candidate must have a strong customer service focus, perform well as a member of several cross-functional teams (Security and research units), and must be able to perform his / her job functions independently with a minimum of oversight.
Duties
- Manage the fitness process of all new and current employees at RANDCoordinate with HSOAC leadership and DHS Security personnelCorrectly document process stepsProvide articulate, meaningful, and correct direction to RAND associates undergoing the fitness processProvide weekly and monthly reports to DHS as required by the contract
- Process staff for DHS PIV cards for the enclave
- Utilize / maintain multiple security databases and sites including DISS, e-QIP, and SIMS
- Review contracts and task orders to determine security requirements
- Manage DHS component fitness process
- Research applicable changing Department of Homeland Security (DHS) requirements and policies and recommend updates to RAND policies and procedures
- Fingerprint applicants
- Respond to Security Helpdesk and JIRA tickets
- Liaise with DHS SSO for SCI access
- Control, track, and process HSOAC classified visits
- Prepare, present and maintain documentation of educational material to assist in RAND’s Security Education Program
- Perform other tasks and projects as directed.
Basic Qualifications
- Strong communication skills and attention to detail.
- Ability to discreetly handle sensitive information.
- Ability to multi-task in a fast-paced environment.
- Must have advanced working knowledge of a variety of computer software applications in word processing, spreadsheets, database, presentation software (MS Word, Excel, Access, PowerPoint), and Outlook.
Education
- High School Degree or GED equivalency is required
- Bachelor’s degree preferred
Experience
A minimum of 2 years of government contracting or industrial security experience required.
Security Clearance
Must possess and maintain at least a Secret government security clearance, or if Secret government security clearance is no longer active, must have possessed a Secret government security clearance within the past 24 months.
Must be able to obtain and maintain DHS fitness.
Location
- Washington
- This position can allow for a hybrid onsite / remote work arrangement of working remotely up to two days per week
Salary range : $60,900 - $90,800
$60,900 - $90,800
RAND considers a variety of factors when formulating an offer, including but not limited to, the specific role and associated responsibilities;
a candidate’s work experience, education / training, skills, expertise; and internal equity. The salary range includes base pay plus RAND’s sabbatic pay (which provides additional compensation above base pay when vacation is taken).
In addition, RAND provides strong benefits including health insurance coverage, life and disability insurance, savings plan, paid time-off and more.
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