Employer: PAELocation: Iraq
Ref:2013-6813
Responsibilities:
This is a specialist position primarily based at PAE's initial Task Order (TO) location, the Embassy Complex (EC), in Baghdad, Iraq and will be associated with the Program Management Office (PMO). As additional TOs for satellite locations are awarded, this position will ensure all site access responsibilities at these additional locations are carried out. This position reports to the Human Resource Manager
This
position will be responsible for all Task Order and Iraq required
access for employee badging, vetting, briefings, debriefings, security
certificates, visas, LOA’s and coordination with Washington, D.C. (WDC)
support.
The
duties and responsibilities listed below are representative of the
nature and level of work assigned and are not necessarily all inclusive
- POC for and subject matter expert on obtaining all required travel and entry/exit visas including the processes for renewals
- POC for and subject matter expert on obtaining all required vetting including the processes for renewals
- Work directly with the Security Officer in the WDC corporate office to ensure all employee clearances are valid and current
- Process all clearance upgrade requests through WDC corporate office
- Report Operational Security(OPSEC) violations immediately to Program Management and the Corporate Security Officer
- Provide mandated OPSEC training to all cleared employees annually
- Act as the principle POC with the vetting department and with all badging issues
- Responsible for notifying the Program Manager and WDC regarding evaluated threat level notifications, security violations or breaches in security on the Task Order sites
- May be required to give written and oral reports to employees and management and presentations to senior management and external senior level client personnel
- Participates in weekly travel briefings and helps prepare travelers for their safety during their upcoming trips
- Processes annual briefings to all cleared employees and debriefings to departing cleared employees
- Perform additional duties and special projects as assigned
Qualifications:
EXPERIENCE:
- Five (5) plus years experience in an overseas environment a plus
- Basic understanding of security clearance processing and badging principles
- Clear understanding of the RSO vetting process for securing Task Order site badges
- Working knowledge of the BISA system used in the employee vetting process.
- Ability to maintain the highest level of confidentiality with sensitive information
- Proficient in Windows Office Suite Computer Programs, especially WORD and Excel
- Experience in living and working in a restrictive operational or military environment highly preferred
- Must have the training background to give security instructional presentations.
- Must be independent and able to execute security directives concerning possible threats with minimal guidance and confidentiality
REQUIRED:
- Education: High school diploma required. Synchronized Predeployment and Operational Tracker (SPOT) experience and training preferred
- Security Vetting: Secret level clearance; Must maintain eligibility at the required security level for the duration of the contract
- Language Skills: Strong professional English communication skills, both oral and written
- Citizenship: US Citizenship is required for this position
- Medical: Favorable passage of a drug screen and physical examination
DESIRED:
- Relevant overseas contracting experience
- Experience working with PAE
- Prior experience working with visas, passports and other official documents
- Prior experience working with government security agencies
- Experience working with a multi-cultural employee population
OTHER KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES:
- Knowledge of ALL principles and processes involved in operating and supporting security functions at a large-scale overseas facility
- Knowledge of principles and processes for providing excellent customer services
- Ability to work in a fast-paced environment that requires handling multiple tasks at one time and rapidly adapt to changing priorities and schedules
- Cross-cultural sensitivity with an international perspective
- Excellent organizational and time management skills
- Ability to become an active and functioning member of a team
- Must have the ability to be innovative and be an agent for change
- Expert communication skills to facilitate and disseminate information
PAE is an equal opportunity employer and drug free workplace.