Lead Security Support Specialist

Location: Washington, DC

Department: Security

*This is a contingent opportunity
K2 Group is searching for a Lead Security Support Specialist to support the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) Countering Weapons of Mass Destruction (CWMD) directioriate.

Duties:

• Support development and drafting of CWMD security standard operating procedures (SOPs) including: 
  • SCI development and operations
  • Collateral development and operations
  • Provide document control and accountability of classified information 
  • Track security files
• Maintain the CWMD OPSEC program. 
• Provide security briefings/orientation for all staff including Senior Staff and incoming employees 
• Coordinate with DHS Physical Security Section for installation and maintenance security hardware
• Manage the GSA approved container lifecycle (safes). 
• Submit visit authorization requests letters (collateral) to other agencies/companies for CWMD employees 
• Coordinate and conduct program-wide assessments of collateral programs relative to Industrial Security requirements 
• Provide guidance as necessary on how to process contractors for Facility Security Clearances 
• Assist the technical staff on preparing a DD 254 and coordinate with the Industrial Security Program Branch for the issuance of DD 254s as required 
• Assist the CWMD staff in developing and updating a Security Classification Guide 

Requirements:

• Active Top Secret Clearance
• Must have at least three (3) years specialized experience in adjudication to include
  • in-depth knowledge of investigative requirements for the performance and adjudication of BIs
  • Reviewing and evaluating Reports of Investigations(ROIs) on applicant's, contractors, and employees
  • making security and suitability determinations
  • preparing written evaluations and statements of issues

Benefits: K2 Group’s benefit offerings include: Medical/ Dental/ Vision Insurance; FSA Medical & FSA Dependent Care; Pre-tax 401(k) & ROTH 401(k) plans; Profit Sharing Plan; Life & Accidental Death Insurance; Short Term/ Long Term Disability; Voluntary Group Life Insurance option; Tuition Reimbursement; Job-related Course Reimbursement; Holiday Pay; and Paid Time-Off.