Senior Security Analyst

Nakupuna Companies is seeking a full-time Senior-Level Security Analyst to join our team of talented consultants supporting the Department of War. The position provides security analysis program support administrative coordination and customer service across a range of security functions. The ideal candidate has experience interpreting Federal and Department of War (DoW) security policy managing high-volume security actions maintaining accurate records and data and preparing clear reports and briefings for Government stakeholders.

The following reflects managements definition of essential functions for this job but does not restrict the tasks that may be assigned. Management may assign additional duties and responsibilities to this job at any time due to reasonable accommodation or other reasons.

• Manage a team of security analysts and serve as the primary interface and Point of Contact (POC) with the Government Contracting Officers Representative (COR) and be responsible for managing and overseeing the activities of all contractor personnel used in the performance of this effort and contained in this contract.
• Collaborate with Government program leads to plan track and document security projects and deliverables supporting the Government customers goals.
• Develop and deliver project plans monthly status reports quarterly In Progress Reviews performance metrics and executive-level updates addressing project status staffing risks issues and recommended actions.
• Analyze DoW security policies and internal procedures to assess compliance interpret requirements identify potential impacts and recommend process or performance improvements.
• Research security-related issues through policy reviews examination of existing records and database queries; prepare recommendations policy interpretations reports presentations and other supporting documentation.
• Support a high-volume customer service environment handling approximately 1400 security requests per month across the team including SIPRNet token facility access badge and Visit Access Request actions; maintain customer communication and track requests through completion.
• Manage and monitor shared security mailbox traffic and compile weekly end-of-month and monthly metrics covering request volume action type status completion time trends and other performance indicators.
• Support the security portions of personnel in-processing and out-processing including transaction tracking and entries in the Defense Information System for Security (DISS) or a successor system.
• Assist Government-led inquiries into potential security incidents by coordinating interviews preparing reports maintaining documentation and tracking actions from initiation through closure.
• Maintain accurate information in security-related systems including access-control databases DISS security rosters eligibility and access records Sensitive Compartmented Information (SCI) records and accreditation documentation.
• Prepare analyses and briefings for Government program leads senior management stakeholders and executive leadership concerning security program performance compliance risks and emerging issues.
• Support records management Mission Assurance Continuity of Operations site relocation and related activities including compliance with applicable DoW General Services Administration and National Archives and Records Administration requirements.
• Support security programs such as Operations Security and Controlled Unclassified Information by coordinating meetings agendas minutes presentations training sessions focus groups research activities and governance documentation.
• Assist with implementing and maintaining security procedures checklists process controls document-handling practices and records-destruction activities as directed by Government program leads.
• Support the annual Information Security Assistance Visit self-inspection program including scheduling site visits improvement recommendations reports metrics trend analyses and senior-leadership briefing materials for an estimated 20 to 30 visits annually.
• Support security education and awareness activities by updating the Learning Management System and training requirements preparing and delivering approximately five to 10 courses annually and reporting training compliance.
• Prepare country-specific risk assessments and foreign travel briefings in support of approximately 400 overseas travelers annually.
• Support SCI and collateral facility requirements for an inventory of more than 100 secure facilities including accreditation documentation physical security inspections vulnerability identification mitigation recommendations and customer assistance in achieving DoW compliance.

Skills/Qualifications: The ideal candidate is an analytical detail-oriented security professional who can effectively support multiple security functions in a fast-paced Government environment. Specifically the candidate will demonstrate the following:

• Experience with DISS computerized access-control systems Learning Management Systems SIPRNet or other security databases and tools is preferred but not required.
• Working knowledge of Federal and DoW security policies procedures and compliance requirements across one or more security disciplines.
• Demonstrated ability to research and interpret policy evaluate compliance identify process gaps and develop practical recommendations.
• Experience managing high-volume transactions shared mailboxes customer requests trackers and competing deadlines with accuracy and responsiveness.
• Strong analytical and data-management skills including the ability to compile metrics conduct trend analysis and translate findings into clear reports and presentations.
• Excellent written verbal briefing proofreading and client-facing communication skills including experience interacting with Government leaders and stakeholders.
• Sound judgment discretion attention to detail and the ability to appropriately handle sensitive security information.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office products including Word Excel Outlook PowerPoint and SharePoint.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively as a member of an integrated Government-contractor team.

Education and Experience Required:

• Bachelors degree from an accredited university or college.
• Five years of relevant experience in security analysis security program support or a related field preferably supporting DoW or another Federal agency.

Clearance: This position requires an active TOP SECRET/SCI security clearance. Must be a U.S. citizen.

Location: This is a full-time on-site position. Work is performed primarily at the Mark Center and other Government sites to include the Pentagon Crystal City and other Government-owned or leased facilities within the National Capital Region. Contractor personnel may be requested to work at the Governments alternate locations during emergencies and emergency exercises only.

Physical Requirements: The ideal candidate must at a minimum be able to meet the following physical requirements of the job with or without a reasonable accommodation:

• Ability to perform repetitive motions with the hands wrists and fingers.
• Ability to engage in and follow audible communications in emergencies.
• Ability to sit for prolonged periods at a desk and work on a computer.

The Nakupuna Companies use a market-based compensation strategy to ensure that our employees are compensated within applicable market ranges commensurate with multiple factors including but not limited to the individuals particular combination of education knowledge skills competencies and experience as well as contract-specific affordability organizational requirements and position location. The projected compensation for this position is $95000.00 to $115000.00 (annualized USD). The salary range displayed represents the typical range for this position and is just one component of Nakupuna Companies total compensation package for employees.