Special Security Officer

MELE Associates is seeking Special Security Officer to interpret and define policy guidelines, develop and implement specific guidelines to meet localized requirements, and monitor program effectiveness. They shall participate in program and project planning efforts to evaluate the need for security requirements and recommend equipment, methods, procedures, and systems. The person supporting this position shall ensure timely, effective, and professional responsiveness to customers and perform those duties associated with a Special Security Officer.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

• Assist in executing the DOE SCI program in accordance with Intelligence Community Directives (ICDs) and DOE Orders within the Intelligence complex and serve as a DOE point of contact for queries involving all aspects of the DOE SCI Program.
• Conduct and review all Intelligence Community certification and accreditation requirements and activities for Sensitive Compartmented Information facilities (SCIFs) and other compartmented information accesses to a wide variety of other organizations and agencies within the IC nationwide.
• Conduct program activities for the SCI personnel, physical, document, Technical, COMSEC, OPSEC, Cyber Security and Information Security programs to include surveys, audits, inspections, and performance tests to ensure compliance with all security rules and regulations.
• Develop and recommend policies and procedures for all SCI security program areas.
• Develop and maintain a security awareness and education program for DOE headquarters and laboratory security personnel, focusing on the requirements of the SCI program.
• Review and provide comments on DOE and Intelligence Community security directives and work closely with both physical security personnel and technical personnel to ensure all security requirements are met.
• Represent the DOE SCIF Program at internal/external meetings, working groups, and interagency committees.
• Address and complete other ad-hoc SCI program responsibilities in order to assist customer security in meeting mission goals and obligations.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

• Active TS Security Clearance
• Position requires contractor to have earned a Bachelor Degree from an accredited university or college in a business, government, security management related field

• Contractor must have at least 6 years’ experience and expert knowledge in security principles, concepts, and methodologies in carrying out assignments by performing independent work in the following sub-disciplines with minimal direction.

  • Document Security,
  • Personnel Security,
  • Physical Security,
  • Technical Security,
  • Communications Security (COMSEC),
  • Operational Security (OPSEC),
  • Cyber Security, and
  • Information Security

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Masters Degree

LOCATION: This position is on-site in Washington, DC.

SALARY: Salaries are determined based on several factors including external market data, internal equity, and the candidate’s related knowledge, skills, and abilities for the position.

BENEFITS

• Employer Paid, High Quality Employee Medical, Dental & Vision Care
• Low-Cost Family Health Care offered
• 11 Federal Holidays and 3 weeks’ vacation
• 401k with Generous Employer Match
• Cross-training opportunities

About MELE

With over 300 employees and offices in Rockville, MD, Washington, DC, and Albuquerque, NM, MELE is a veteran and minority-owned government contractor empowering its customers with innovative solutions for more than three decades. MELE has team members located across the U.S. and has served more than a hundred countries across hundreds of project locations. The company offers technical, engineering, and programmatic support expertise to a host of U.S. federal and international agencies, including, but not limited to, the Department of Energy, the Department of Defense, the Department of Homeland Security, the Department of Justice, INTERPOL, and the International Atomic Energy Agency. MELE’s services include National Security and Intelligence, CBRNE Defense and Security, Facility Management and Engineering, Law Enforcement and Emergency Response Training, Technical, Analytica, and Program Management Support, and IT/Cybersecurity.

MELE Associates, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, color, religion, national origin, disability, protected Veteran status, age, or any other characteristic protected by law. MELE Associates, Inc. is an E-Verify employer.