About the job
Position Title: Security Operations Specialist
Location: Arlington, VA
Category: Funded
Schedule: Full-Time
Travel Requirements: Not Applicable
Shift: Daytime
Remote Type: On-site
Clearance Requirement: Top Secret/Special Access Required
Division: Aviation
About ACT1 Federal: ACT1 Federal LLC is a fully employee-owned organization dedicated to serving the Department of Defense (DoD) for nearly three decades. Our core missions encompass weapon systems engineering, logistics, space domain expertise, global defense and security, as well as business and financial management for security assistance and major defense articles. Join us in our commitment to excellence!
Role Overview: We are seeking a seasoned Security Operations Specialist to provide comprehensive security support within our Special Access Program (SAP) facility. The successful candidate will coordinate and oversee activities at the F-35 Joint Program Office's 1550 conference center, engaging effectively with high-ranking military officials and senior executives.
Key Responsibilities:
- Process Program Access Requests (PARs) via authorized channels.
- Manage all administrative security tasks related to SAP material, including receipt, transmission, inventory, and disposition.
- Develop and maintain PSO-approved Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) for each F-35 facility, ensuring current and compliant SAP processes.
- Support Security Education and Training initiatives.
- Facilitate SAP visit certifications for authorized personnel.
- Maintain SAP facility accreditations and manage the program's post office box.
- Conduct annual self-inspections of SAP programs and report findings.
- Perform additional duties as assigned.
Required Qualifications:
- Extensive knowledge of DoD and Service security regulations related to activity, physical, and information security.
- In-depth understanding of NISPOM and JAFAN series security requirements.
- Proficiency in managing challenging situations constructively.
- Flexibility to work outside standard hours as needed.
- Self-motivated, proactive individual with a professional demeanor.
- Outstanding oral and written communication skills, paired with excellent interpersonal abilities.
- Competence in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook).
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
- Ability to multitask effectively.

