Employer: PAE Inc
Location: Baghdad , Iraq
Job Description
This is a Site Access Specialist position based in Iraq. This position will ensure all site access responsibilities at this Union III locations is carried out. This position reports to the Human Resource Manager This position will be responsible for all 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
DUTIES:
Responsible for maintaining a safe workplace and ensuring that safety is the highest priority in the workplace.
Comply with all Environmental Health & Safety and Quality Assurance requirements and goals.
Provide information and materials to these divisions as necessary to ensure adequate and legal documentation.
Will be the POC for and subject matter expert on obtaining all required travel and entry/exit visas including the processes for renewals
Will be the POC for and subject matter expert on obtaining all required vetting including the processes for renewals
Will work directly with the Security Officer in the WDC corporate office to ensure all employee clearances are valid and current
Will process all clearance upgrade requests through WDC corporate office
Will report Operational Security(OPSEC) violations immediately to Program Management and the Corporate Security Officer
Provide mandated OPSEC training to all cleared employees annually
Will act as the principle POC with the vetting department and with all badging issues
Will be 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
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
Willingness and ability to deploy to Iraq for extended periods is required. Position may be located in a war zone in an environment with harsh and dangerous working and living conditions.
While performing the duties of this job, the employee may regularly be exposed to extreme and austere desert-like environment - temperatures can reach 120- 130 degrees Fahrenheit/50-55 degrees Celsius during the summer months. Must be willing and able to perform regular job requirements in this austere and extreme environment.
Must be willing and able to perform physical activities including but not limited to heavy lifting and moving of items, parts, assemblies and equipment up to the safety regulation maximum; climbing in and out of equipment; crawling; and working outdoors. This includes being able to lift and carry 40 pounds of personal protective equipment for extended periods of time; and being capable of running and ‘duck & cover’ during emergencies without putting oneself or others at risk.
Must successfully complete and pass the medical and dental examinations as required by PAE and our customer for deployment to Iraq. Must maintain physical and dental requirements for duration of deployment.
Must be able to work a minimum of 6 days per week and 10 hours per day, some jobs have higher daily and weekly minimums.
Must possess satisfactory English proficiency to meet job requirements and to adhere and comply with safety, health and security measures.
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Location: Baghdad , Iraq
Job Description
This is a Site Access Specialist position based in Iraq. This position will ensure all site access responsibilities at this Union III locations is carried out. This position reports to the Human Resource Manager This position will be responsible for all 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
DUTIES:
Responsible for maintaining a safe workplace and ensuring that safety is the highest priority in the workplace.
Comply with all Environmental Health & Safety and Quality Assurance requirements and goals.
Provide information and materials to these divisions as necessary to ensure adequate and legal documentation.
Will be the POC for and subject matter expert on obtaining all required travel and entry/exit visas including the processes for renewals
Will be the POC for and subject matter expert on obtaining all required vetting including the processes for renewals
Will work directly with the Security Officer in the WDC corporate office to ensure all employee clearances are valid and current
Will process all clearance upgrade requests through WDC corporate office
Will report Operational Security(OPSEC) violations immediately to Program Management and the Corporate Security Officer
Provide mandated OPSEC training to all cleared employees annually
Will act as the principle POC with the vetting department and with all badging issues
Will be 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
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
Willingness and ability to deploy to Iraq for extended periods is required. Position may be located in a war zone in an environment with harsh and dangerous working and living conditions.
While performing the duties of this job, the employee may regularly be exposed to extreme and austere desert-like environment - temperatures can reach 120- 130 degrees Fahrenheit/50-55 degrees Celsius during the summer months. Must be willing and able to perform regular job requirements in this austere and extreme environment.
Must be willing and able to perform physical activities including but not limited to heavy lifting and moving of items, parts, assemblies and equipment up to the safety regulation maximum; climbing in and out of equipment; crawling; and working outdoors. This includes being able to lift and carry 40 pounds of personal protective equipment for extended periods of time; and being capable of running and ‘duck & cover’ during emergencies without putting oneself or others at risk.
Must successfully complete and pass the medical and dental examinations as required by PAE and our customer for deployment to Iraq. Must maintain physical and dental requirements for duration of deployment.
Must be able to work a minimum of 6 days per week and 10 hours per day, some jobs have higher daily and weekly minimums.
Must possess satisfactory English proficiency to meet job requirements and to adhere and comply with safety, health and security measures.
Apply Online