Join our team at Core One! Our mission is to be at the forefront of devising analytical, operational and technical solutions to our Nation's most complex national security challenges. In order to achieve our mission, Core One values people first! We are committed to recruiting, nurturing, and retaining top talent! We offer a competitive total compensation package that sets us apart from our competition. Core One is a team-oriented, dynamic, and growing company that values exceptional performance!

Core One seeks a Security Associate to provide administrative and operational support for the company's industrial security program. Working under the direction of the Senior Facility Security Officer (FSO), this entry level position assists with personnel security, facility security, security compliance, and security administration activities that support the company's obligations as a cleared defense contractor.

The Security Associate will maintain security records, coordinate administrative security processes, support compliance initiatives, and assist with day-to-day security operations while developing expertise in industrial security. This position is intended as a developmental role with opportunities to progress toward Assistant Facility Security Officer (AFSO) responsibilities over time.

Responsibilities:

• Support the administration of the company's industrial security program under the direction of the FSO.
• Assist with personnel security administration, including onboarding, clearance paperwork, transfers, periodic reinvestigations, and security record maintenance.
• Utilize government and internal security systems, including DISS, NBIS, and related platforms, as authorized.
• Coordinate visit requests, visitor notifications, access authorizations, and facility access activities.
• Maintain security files, documentation, trackers, and records in accordance with company policy and government requirements.
• Support employee security briefings, annual security awareness training, and training record administration.
• Assist with classified material accountability, inventories, storage, transmission, and destruction activities.
• Support administration of facility access controls, badges, visitor logs, and secure work areas.
• Assist with preparation for DCSA assessments, self-inspections, internal reviews, and other compliance activities.
• Maintain DD254s and other contract security documentation.
• Coordinate with Human Resources, Contracts, Information Technology, and Program Management on security-related administrative activities.
• Assist in documenting security incidents, violations, and other reportable events.
• Maintain confidentiality of sensitive personnel, contractual, and classified information.
• Perform other duties as assigned in support of Security and Operations objectives.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Criminal Justice, Homeland Security, Security Management, or a related field preferred.
• 0 to 2 years of professional experience in administrative, operational, compliance, or security support functions.
• Active Secret security clearance preferred, or ability to obtain and maintain a Secret security clearance.
• Strong organizational skills with exceptional attention to detail.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to manage multiple assignments and competing priorities in a fast-paced environment.
• Demonstrated ability to learn new systems, regulations, and business processes quickly.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications, including Outlook, Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.
• Ability to exercise sound judgment and maintain strict confidentiality.
• Ability to work independently while collaborating effectively with cross-functional teams.

Desired Qualifications:

• Familiarity with industrial security concepts, NISPOM requirements, or government contracting.
• Experience using DISS, NBIS, or other personnel security systems.
• Experience supporting compliance, records management, or administrative operations.
• Interest in pursuing Facility Security Officer (FSO) certification and a career in industrial security.

Security Clearance:

• Eligible for Secret Clearance

Salary Range: $60,000 - $65,000

The pay range reflected above is a general guideline for this position and labor category and is not a guarantee of a specific salary or offer. Final compensation is determined based on factors including, but not limited to, relevant experience, education, certifications, security clearance level, contract requirements, geographic location, and internal pay equity, and may reflect market data specific to the awarded contract.

Core One is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, national origin, or protected veteran status and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability.

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