Principal Security Analyst

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KBR’s National Security Solutions team provides high-end engineering and advanced technology solutions to our customers in the intelligence and national security communities. In this position, your work will have a profound impact on the country’s most critical role – protecting our national security.

Why Join Us?

• Innovative Projects: KBR’s work is at the forefront of engineering, logistics, operations, science, program management, mission IT and cybersecurity solutions.

• Collaborative Environment: Be part of a dynamic team that thrives on collaboration and innovation, fostering a supportive and intellectually stimulating workplace.

• Impactful Work: Your contributions will be pivotal in designing and optimizing defense systems that ensure national security and shape the future of space defense.

Position Summary:

The Principal Security Analyst is a multidisciplinary security position requiring a self-sustaining qualified security professional for Sensitive Compartmented Information (SCI) and Collateral activities.

The individual will serve as the ACSSO/AFSO and will work in a dynamic environment supporting assigned contractor team(s) at company contractor facility to effectively interact with DOD, military/civilian personnel, and industry partners. The ACSSO/AFSO will support the CSSO/FSO the management, direction, administration and development of security programs and procedures for those assigned programs. The ACSSO will support interfacing with government agencies and prime and subcontractor companies regarding assigned program security matters and requirements. Must be proficient and capable of execution of duties pertaining to personnel, physical, and information security. Implement security processes necessary to protect classified information, with strict adherence to 32 CFR Part 117, NISPOM Rule, ICDs and other applicable Executive Order and DOD regulations. Must have leadership skills, be capable of managing/working with a team of security professionals and Government/Contractor Program Managers, prioritizing tasks and managing workloads while applying risk mitigation methodologies.

Key Responsibilities:

Security Management

• Work directly with Program Manager (PM) to ensure a secure environment to facilitate the successful development and execution of assigned programs.
• Assist in the development of Program Protection Plans (PPPs), OPSEC Plans, and Standard Operating Procedures (SOP).
• Conduct internal self-inspections and assist with Staff Assistance Visits and Customer Security Assessments.
• Interpret and implement security classification guidance (SCG).
• Working knowledge in the preparation and maintenance of prime and subcontract DD254s.
• Review operational requirements and system specification documents to ensure applicable security requirements are addressed and incorporated into security processes.
• Develop, maintain, and administer Operations Security by identifying critical information, analyzing threats and vulnerabilities, assessing risks, and applying appropriate mitigation methods.
• Maintain/initiate personnel security records and clearances for collateral, SAP, and SCI related programs to include the use of Scatter Castles, DISS, SWFT, JADE and NISS.
• Perform initial access eligibility determinations and create PAR and SCI nominations
• Conduct pre and post-foreign travel briefings/debriefings and reviews all foreign travel itineraries of program-accessed personnel.
• Monitor organizations employee Personal Security Clearances. Initiate initial/periodic re-investigations and manage incident reporting/reportable information program and take immediate action when new adverse or questionable information is discovered regarding an individual with current access.

Physical Security

• Possess knowledge of ICD 705 and DoDM 5105.21, Volume 2 relevant to SCIF and SAPF construction, accreditation, and maintenance.
• Assist in the management of Intrusion Detection System (IDS) and Access Control System (ACS) in accordance with DoD and Underwriters Laboratories (UL) 2050 compliance standard.
• Availability to respond to after-hours alarms and emergency conditions.
• Maintain a visitor control program, process incoming and outgoing visit certifications.

Information Security

• Maintain classified material accountability records to include inventory lists, receipt and transmittal records and final disposition documentation.
• Assist in conducting semi-annual inventory of accountable classified material.
• Administer written procedures as well as monitoring procedures for reproduction and destruction.
• Establish and oversee specialized procedures for transmission of SCI materials.
• Ensure all classified materials are marked and controlled in accordance with contractual requirements.
• Manage classified courier transportation plans for government approval and detailed courier instructions/training to designated couriers.
• Serve as Communications Security (COMSEC) alternate custodian

Security Education & Training

• Develop/conduct formal initial and recurring security education and training materials/events.
• Operate and maintain security education, training and awareness programs including indoctrinations, annual refresher training, debriefings, and event specific training.
• Be a proficient briefer capable of training large numbers of personnel.
• Ensure the SETA program meets specific and unique requirements.
• Deliver country-specific threat/defensive briefs to personnel travelling to foreign countries.

Work Environment:

• Location: On-site
• Travel Requirements: Minimal 0-20%
• Working Hours: Standard

Qualifications:

Required:

• Clearance: Current DoD Top Secret clearance with SCI eligibility.
• Education: Bachelor's degree in related discipline, or a combination of education, training, certification and/or in lieu of degree 7+ years’ experience that provides the requisite knowledge, skills and abilities
• Industry Experience: Experience being actively involved in Industry and government security forums and providing industry feedback to policy changes

• Regulatory Knowledge: Understanding and proficiency of 32 CFR Part 117, NISPOM Rule, Intelligence Community Directives (ICD) and other applicable Executive Orders and Department of Defense (DoD) and Intelligence Community (IC) manuals and regulations.
• Problem Solving Skills: Ability to work well under pressure, possess good problem-solving skills, and be able to enforce policies in a professional and personable manner.
• Excellent Customer Engagement: Ability to build customer confidence, is committed to increasing customer satisfaction, assumes responsibility for solving customer problems and ensures commitments to customers are met.
• Strong Communication Skills: Strong oral and written communications skills.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills: must be a self-starter with initiative to work independently and interact with personnel and government customer(s).
• Intermediate Microsoft Office Suite Proficiency: Intermediate competency level with Microsoft Office Suite programs.
• Problem Solving Skills: Ability to solve problems of varying levels of complexity.

Desired:

• Multiple Security Disciplines Experience: The ideal candidate will have a wide range of experience to expand across multiple security disciplines (Personnel, Information, Physical, Industrial Security) and environments (Operational, Research and Development, Test and Evaluation, Command and Control).
• Cyber Security Basics: Understanding of Cyber Security, specifically knowledge of NIST Risk Management Framework (RMF) Security requirements.
• COMSEC Experience: Ability to perform COMSEC duties including inventory and disposition.
• Self-motivated: Ability to work with limited direction and handle multiple projects on short timelines.
• Reporting  Experience: Capability to prepare reports and briefings.

Ready to Make a Difference?

If you’re excited about making a significant impact in the field of space defense and working on projects that matter, we encourage you to apply and join our team at KBR. Let's shape the future together.

KBR Benefits

KBR offers a selection of competitive lifestyle benefits which could include 401K plan with company match, medical, dental, vision, life insurance, AD&D, flexible spending account, disability, paid time off, or flexible work schedule. We support career advancement through professional training and development.

At KBR, we are passionate about our people, sustainability, and our Zero Harm culture.

These inform all that we do and are at the heart of our commitment to, and ongoing journey toward being a more inclusive and diverse company. That commitment is central to our team of team’s philosophy and fosters an environment of real collaboration across cultures and locations. Our individual differences and perspectives bring enhanced value to our teams and help us develop solutions for the most challenging problems. We understand that by embracing those differences and working together, we are more innovative, more resilient, and safer.

KBR is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, disability, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, national origin, veteran status, genetic information, union status and/or beliefs, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law.