Security Specialist
Bering Straits Native Corporation

Overview

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Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled

SUMMARY

Bering Straits Native Corporation (BSNC) is currently seeking a qualified Bering Straits Native Corporation (BSNC) shareholder or descendant of a shareholder for a Security Specialist position for its Anchorage, Alaska location. The Security Specialist performs a wide variety of duties in support of Industrial Security for the subsidiaries and joint ventures of BSNC, as directed by the Corporate Facility Security Officer (FSO).
Responsibilities

ESSENTIAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES

The Essential Duties and Responsibilities are intended to present a descriptive list of the range of duties performed for this position and are not intended to reflect all duties performed within the job. Other duties may be assigned.

• Assist in administration of the Personnel Security Program in accordance with the NISPOM and local guidance.
• Work independently based on immediate needs, or with direction from the Corporate FSO within established policies and procedures.
• Establish and maintain Personnel Security files related to all subsidiaries and joint ventures.
• Receives, reviews for accuracy, processes, validates, updates and performs reviews of master records of Industrial Security information, based on input received from Corporate FSO, SPOCs, Defense Counterintelligence and Security Agency (DCSA), etc.
• Maintains Industrial Security personnel security clearance (PCL) spreadsheets, databases, records, etc. for accountability, reconciliation and statistical purposes.
• Maintains Industrial Security records for statistical purposes and flags required security clearance actions.
• Performs follow-up action on Industrial Security issues addressed by others.
• Provides initial and refresher Industrial Security briefings, and debriefings for terminating employees; as well as OPSEC and FOUO briefings for non-cleared employees.
• Ensures that employees terminating from classified contracts have been properly out-processed.
• Ensures that employees performing on classified contracts meet all security requirements with regard to visit authorizations and other customer requirements.
• Utilizes the U.S. Government software application DISS/NBIS, and/or any successor program, to include, but not limited to:
• Research employee for eligibility.
• Enter new employees' sensitive data into the database.
• Review notifications (eligibility changes, incident reports, messages from DCSA, etc.)
• Generate reports (periodic reinvestigation due dates, reconciliation with corporate master spreadsheet, etc.)
• Creates or receives Visit Authorization Requests (VARs).
• Reviews, processes and provides assistance in the use of Electronic Application (e-APP) (SF 86) for processing and personnel clearances.
• Researches and provides assistance on unclassified contract requirements for NAC and other background check requirements.
• Provides assistance for new contract start-ups and contract close-outs.
• Recommends revisions and/or revises such items as BSNC Industrial Security policies/procedures, i.e., Standard Practice Procedures, Standard Operating Procedures, Desk Guides, Training and Awareness Program, etc.
• Reviews new Requests for Proposals (RPFs) and solicitations for Industrial Security and HSPD-12 requirements.
• Assists in preparation for, and accountability for, DCSA security reviews, including performing self-inspections.
• Other duties as assigned.
• General office support:
• Provides administrative support to other staff members of the office.
• Establishes unique work standards and implements methods and procedures to accomplish assigned tasks.
• Organizes and maintains paper and electronic files and produces correspondence as needed.
• Uses a variety of office machines and equipment, and Microsoft Office software programs.

Qualifications

QUALIFICATIONS - EXPERIENCE, EDUCATION AND CERTIFICATION

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to satisfactorily perform each essential duty. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Required (Minimum Necessary) Qualifications

• Verified Bering Straits Native Corporation shareholder or descendant of a shareholder
• Must be a U.S. citizen.
• Must have, or ability to obtain and maintain Secret security clearance after hire.
• Must have a minimum of five (5) years of experience in one or more of the following Security Disciplines: Information, Personnel, Industrial.
• Must have a minimum of three (3) years of experience using DISS/NBIS and e-APP, working with OPM and DCSA.
• Must have completed or be able to complete the CDSE Facility Security Officer Training Course.
• Must display discretion in protecting BSNC proprietary information and confidential sensitive personal information contained in Industrial Security files.

Knowledge, Skills, Abilities, and Other Characteristics

• Must have advanced computer proficiency of Microsoft Office software applications such as word processing, spreadsheets, graphics, and organization charts.
• Must have demonstrated experience in writing correspondence, technical text, procedures and processes, and editing text prepared by others. Demonstrate excellent grammar and writing.
• Must have experience in proofreading documents for accuracy and completeness.
• Must possess good interpersonal and communication skills and ability to work harmoniously with other corporate employees, customers, and site personnel.
• Must possess ability to work with a variety of people in a professional and courteous manner in diversified situations.
• Must possess the ability to coordinate several activities at once.
• Must possess the ability to work under pressure and cope with deadlines.
• Must exercise good judgment, organizational ability, and initiative.
• Must be analytical, detail-oriented, flexible, and decisive.
• Must be able to work independently, with minimal supervision.

Preferred

• Two (2) years of experience working/supporting an Industrial Security program.
• Bachelors Degree in Business Administration or similar field of study.
• Light travel required.

NECESSARY PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Employees must always maintain a constant state of mental alertness. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Essential and marginal functions may require maintaining physical condition necessary for bending, stooping, sitting, walking, or standing for prolonged periods of time; most of time is spent sitting in a comfortable position with frequent opportunity to move about.

DOT COVERED/SAFETY-SENSITIVE ROLE REQUIREMENTS

• This position is not subject to federal requirements regarding Department of Transportation "safety-sensitive" functions.

WORK ENVIRONMENT

Work Environment characteristics described here are representative of those that must be borne by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.

The job is performed in an office setting with exposure to computer screens and requires extensive use of a computer, keyboard, mouse, and multi-line telephone system. The work described herein is primarily in a modern office setting. Occasional travel may be required.

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES

• No supervisory responsibilities.

ADDITIONAL QUALIFYING FACTORS

As a condition of employment, you will be required to pass a pre-employment drug screening and have acceptable background check results. If applicable to the contract, you must also obtain the appropriate clearance levels required and be able to obtain access to military installations.

Shareholder Preference

BSNC gives hiring, promotion, training, and retention preference to BSNC shareholders, shareholder descendants and shareholder spouses who meet the minimum qualifications for the job.

Bering Straits Native Corporation is an equal opportunity employer. All applicants will receive consideration for employment, without regard to race, color, religion, creed, national origin, gender, or gender-identity, age, marital status, sexual orientation, veteran status, disability, pregnancy or parental status, or any other basis prohibited by law.

Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled

We participate in the E-Verify Employment Verification Program. We are a drug free workplace.

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