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Antiterrorism and Operations Security Specialist 

Location : Fort Belvoir, Virginia
Clearance : Top Secret with SCI Eligibility
Job Overview

The Antiterrorism Operation Security Specialist will provide technical assistance to the Protection Division Chief and Antiterrorism (AT) Program Manager and the Physical Security (PS) Program Manager in the implementation of the AT and PS Programs. The successful candidate will analyze and outline the AT and PS requirements and program policies of DoD, Headquarters Department of the Army (HQDA), and the regional Army Commands; will serve as the assistant to the PS Program Manager (PM); will coordinate with the Command and primary subordinate units on Protection plans, policies, and procedures; will coordinate with regional Army Commands on Command Protection Program matters.

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The ATOPS Security Specialist will participate in the Protection Division Senior and Action Officer Working Groups; will provide advice and guidance to other staff sections, specialist, and subordinate unites ensuring successful integration of the Command Protection Program requirements. The ATOPS Security Specialists will advise the Command of Antiterrorism and Physical Security deficiencies that would affect the security posture of the Command and Subordinate Commands.

Job Responsibilities 

  • Assist with the planning, formulation, and coordination of all AT and PS policies, training, and assessments for the Command's AT and PS Programs ensuring consistency with regulatory requirements from higher authorities.

  • Assist with communicating information about the Command's Antiterrorism and Physical Security policies in AT-related committees,panels, and external forums.

  • Assist Subordinate Commands (SCs) and Contracting Centers (CCs) with the development of AT Programs to include training, planning, and resource programming.

  • Assist in conducting AT and PS Program Assessments and ensure the AT survey and assessment process is fully integrated into the Command's Organization Inspection Program (OIP).

  • Compile, edit, and publish completed post-survey and assessment reports for dissemination.

  • Ensure AT Program Assessments are coordinated with the AT PM and posted the Core Vulnerabilities Assessment Management Program (CVAMP) community.

  • Provide assistance in the dissemination and analysis of Protection, Law Enforcement, and Threat Information.

  • Review the development and management of the AT budget, to include submission of AT related Commander's Critical Information Requirement (CCIR) requirements. 

  • Support the Command's Crisis Action Team (CAT).

  • Assist in the review and analysis of installation of PS plans and survey reports for compliance with existing policies and procedures to ensure that material is not comprised, sabotaged, or subject to theft or willful interface.

  • Assist in researching and reviewing support AT and PS Operation Plans (OPLANs), Operation Orders (OPORDs), and Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs).

  • Provide assistance to the Risk Management Program Manager regarding new and major renovation projects, for construction projects, pre-design, pre-construction, and renovation meeting.

Job Requirements 

  • Must possess and maintain a valid Top Secret (TS) Security Clearance and must maintain eligibility for SCI Clearance throughout the duration of the contract.

  • Must have a High School Diploma with a preference for an Associate Degree.

  • Must possess at least five (5) years of relevant work experience in Antiterrorism, Operational Security, and Physical Security support services.

  • Preferably, served as an Antiterrorism Officer to an Army Command or larger (Government) agency or served as an Antiterrorism or Physical Security Specialist (Contractor) in the last five years.

  • Must have experience conducting Antiterrorism and OPSEC program management and training. 

  • Must have experience conducting program management and inspections.

  • Must be competent in the operation of personal computers (PC), and Microsoft Office software applications including Word, PowerPoint, Outlook, Excel, and website/portal management as an operator. 

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