Security Specialist NOAA

Aleknagik Technology, LLC is seeking to fill the position of Security Specialist in Silver Springs, MD.

The Business Intelligence Analyst serves as the Security Specialist for the Civilian Agency supporting federal credentialing and working with internal systems such as HSPD-12, DEERS, and RAPIDS. The Candidate will work onsite in Silver Spring MD, five days a week with options for one day a week telework based upon approval by Contracting Officer Representative (COR). Additionally, they will ensure federal privacy protocols and security procedures are followed. Candidate should be fluent in open communications, working with multiple of organizations within the agency and problem-solving skills related to handle multiple of priorities while ensure accuracy and compliance. The Security Specialist will report to the Security Manager and will provide support upon their direction for key projects and initiatives for the agency. Candidate should be skilled in managed complex project CAC and PIV/PIV-I enrollment, credential issues and facilities access provision. Additionally, candidate will be comfortable working with government personal, U.S. military, and contractors and will need strong customer service skills. This role ensures data quality, reporting accuracy, information security compliance, and program performance.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Provide customer service support for gov't personal including military and federal contractors. This also includes dependents and retirees for federal credentialing.
• Respond to telephone and email inquiries within timeline set by agency.
• Fluent in HSPD-12 (Homeland Security Presidential Directive 12), DEERS (Defense Enrollment Eligibility Reporting System), RAPIDS (Real-Time Automated Personnel Identification System) government systems.
• Work all functions required to produce CAC, PIV/PIV-I and USID to include review and research.
• Support data governance, data quality, and reporting standardization efforts.
• Coordinate and manage the Civilian Agency and DoW scheduler.
• Streamline accountability control for returned cardstocks, research & reconcile DEERS information in the database based upon established process and procedure.
• Support and perform maintenance to RAPIDS Equipment and USAccess equipment according to DoW and DEERS compliance, policy and protocols.
• Fluent in MS Office, specifically MS Excel by creating, implementing and managing administrative spreadsheets in related field (Security Specialist).
• Integrate workflows and verify eligibility as needed for security background checks.
• Provide guidance and recommendations to ensure efficient workflow operations
• Open to traveling withing DC Metro region (MD, DC, VA) as well as one or two trips to either NJ or WA or both per year for inventory, inspection and other security related services.

Required Qualifications

• Associates' degree in a related field (e.g. Sociology, Criminal Justice, Business Administration, etc) and one year of experience or Bachelor's degree in related field. Bachelor preferred.
• Fluent in MS Office applications, specifically Excel.
• Experience in security services.
• Knowledge of government systems (e.g. DEERS, RAPIDS, etc.).
• Strong analytical, communication, and problem-solving skills.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience supporting federal government contracts and programs.
• Knowledge of federal security compliance for CAC, PIV/PIV-I and USID.
• Experience supporting audit readiness, compliance monitoring, and security reporting.