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ASCENSION is seeking an experienced Unit Security Specialist / SCIF Security Specialist to provide hands-on security program support to the U.S. Air Force’s 20th Attack Squadron at Whiteman Air Force Base, Missouri.

This position is designed for an experienced military or Department of Defense security professional who understands that effective security administration directly enables operational mission execution. The 20th Attack Squadron conducts MQ-9 Remote Split Operations, and its personnel depend on properly maintained clearances, access authorizations, SCIF procedures, security records, inspections, and facility controls to execute daily flying operations.

The ideal candidate will bring practical experience supporting Sensitive Compartmented Information Facilities, Sensitive Compartmented Information programs, personnel security, physical security, information security, and access control programs. This individual should be comfortable operating independently in a classified military environment, interpreting and applying security requirements, maintaining inspection-ready documentation, identifying potential security deficiencies before they become mission-impacting issues, and coordinating directly with military security organizations and intelligence-community stakeholders.

We are particularly interested in candidates who are disciplined, highly organized, discreet, dependable, and comfortable assuming ownership of security processes with minimal supervision. Strong candidates will understand that seemingly administrative activities such as badge rosters, visitor verification, alarm testing, access documentation, and Fixed Facility Checklists are operational controls that protect classified information and preserve uninterrupted access to mission facilities.

Position Summary

The Unit Security Specialist will provide analytical, advisory, technical, administrative, and functional support for the 20th Attack Squadron’s collateral and SCI security programs. The specialist will directly support primary and alternate Special Security Representatives and SCIF Special Security Representatives while helping administer information, industrial, physical, and personnel security activities.

The position encompasses significantly more than routine security administration. The specialist will help maintain SCIF accreditation and physical-security documentation, administer SCIF and alarmed-facility access, support personnel-security incident processing, maintain SCI material accountability, support inspections, coordinate alarm testing, maintain SOPs and Emergency Action Procedures, and assist with SCIF reaccreditation activities involving Air Combat Command Special Security Office and the Defense Intelligence Agency.

This role requires an individual capable of balancing recurring compliance activities with unexpected security issues and operational requirements. The specialist must maintain accurate records, work effectively with multiple security organizations, protect sensitive information, recognize deficiencies, communicate issues promptly, and consistently meet exacting security standards.

The PWS establishes particularly high performance expectations, including complete visitor-clearance validation, complete badge documentation, timely monthly reporting, and highly accurate self-inspection and routine inspection performance.

Day-to-Day and Recurring Responsibilities

The selected candidate will:

• Administer day-to-day collateral and SCI security support for the 20th Attack Squadron and applicable subordinate SCIFs.
• Maintain the unit badge roster, Alarmed Facility Access Authorization documentation, SCIF access rosters, and associated access-control records.
• Validate personnel and visitor security clearances before granting or facilitating access to the 20 ATKS SCIF.
• Support primary and alternate Special Security Representatives and SCIF Special Security Representatives in administering unit security programs.
• Coordinate security activities with Whiteman AFB Security Offices, Air Combat Command Special Security Office, Defense Intelligence Agency, 509th Security Forces Squadron, unit SSRs, and the Contracting Officer’s Representative.
• Process personnel-security matters involving SCI-cleared personnel, including Personnel Security Incident Reports and For Cause discharge documentation.
• Assist with SCI-related security incident reporting, documentation, investigation support, and required follow-up actions.
• Maintain the unit’s SCIF Standard Operating Procedures and Emergency Action Procedures.
• Review security procedures and documentation to ensure alignment with applicable Intelligence Community, Department of Defense, Air Force, Air Combat Command, and local security requirements.
• Maintain and appropriately dispose of SCI material in accordance with applicable security requirements.
• Inspect SCIF physical-security conditions and identify deficiencies requiring corrective action, including doors, seals, light intrusion, and other facility-security conditions.
• Maintain Fixed Facility Checklists and TEMPEST addendum checklists for the unit SCIF and applicable subordinate facilities.
• Support SCIF reaccreditation activities in coordination with Air Combat Command Special Security Office and the Defense Intelligence Agency.
• Review proposed SCIF modifications and changes for compliance with applicable DIA and Air Combat Command security requirements.
• Draft co-utilization agreements when Special Access Program access requirements make them necessary.
• Execute and document required monthly random security inspections.
• Coordinate quarterly alarm system testing, document test completion, and provide required notification to the 509th Security Forces Squadron.
• Support the unit alarm-monitoring program and associated SCIF security-control activities.
• Prepare monthly program-status reports and security-violation summaries for the Unit Commander or designated official.
• Maintain the Squadron SCIF access roster as a recurring contract deliverable.
• Support annual security reporting requirements to Air Combat Command Special Security Office.
• Assist with internal and external SCIF inspections and promptly coordinate correction of identified discrepancies.
• Train or assist in training unit Special Security Representatives on applicable security processes and responsibilities.
• Document security training activities, alarm tests, security incidents, inspections, and corrective actions.
• Complete directed computer-based SCI/security training within required timelines.
• Attend Government-funded in-residence ICD 704/SEAD personnel-security training and ICD 705 physical-security training when directed.
• Provide verbal or written task-status information for inclusion in weekly 20 ATKS Commander staff meetings.
• Maintain Government security records, files, and supporting documentation in accordance with applicable Air Force records-management requirements.
• Protect Government property, classified information, systems, and records according to their applicable classification and safeguarding requirements.
• Identify emerging security risks, documentation gaps, access problems, or facility deficiencies before they result in security violations or mission disruption.