Security Specialist - Skookum

Join Skookum and make a difference! Skookum is: A national leader in employment of individuals with disabilities and veterans. Comprised of a growing dynamic team of social entrepreneurs. Operating self-sustaining businesses across 13 states and the District of Columbia, with over 1,300 employees. Dedicated to providing incredible customer experience to our federal and private-sector customers. Committed to providing an incredible employee support and development program, tailored to the social mission. Skookum’s Bremerton, Washington Home Office supports nationwide operations through highly trained and motivated professionals in finance, human resources, vocational and workforce development, information systems, strategy, business development, communications, marketing, quality, safety, learning, and more. Location: Bremerton, Washington Type: Non-exempt Compensation: $26.25 - $38.07 (Skookum's compensation strategy is to position new employees between the minimum and midpoint of this range, depending on qualifications and experience.) Work Schedule: Full-time, Monday – Friday 7:30am – 4:00pm (flexible start and end times depending on scheduling needs) As a Security Specialist you'll… support the overall success of security-related functions, by working with Skookum employees, recruiters, HR partners, and Site Managers to initiate and complete security background checks, renewals, and facility badging, contractual required training for all of Skookum employees. This position reports directly to the Security Manager/ Facility Security Officer (FSO) and, in addition to security background checks, assists with enforcing government and company security policies, as well as provide direction and guidance regarding these program security regulations. Also, to maintain physical security requirements, respond/address security matters from employees/customers and ensure they meet compliance of government security directives. This position may act as an Assistant FSO in their absence. Administer day-to-day security programs, personnel processing, program reviews, document control systems, audit & self-inspections, violation investigations & reports, clearance briefs/debriefs, and waiver applications. Maintain personnel clearances, investigations, Government non-disclosure agreements (NDAs), restricted access permissions, reports, and foreign travel in DISS (Defense Information System of Security). Participate and assist with developing and administering a comprehensive Security Awareness and Education Program, to include but not limited to Initial Security Briefs & Annual Security Refresher and Insider Threat training. Establish and maintain working relationships with Government customers across various agencies to include but not limited to Dept. of Defense (DoD), Dept. of Energy (DoE), Dept. of Homeland Security (DoH), National Institute of Health (NIH), Dept. of State (DoS), and General Services Agency (GSA) as well as commercial customers who are DoD or other government agency contractors. Investigate and report security violations and incidents both internally and externally, if applicable. Participate in new hire onboarding and offboarding processes. Assist employees with investigation process for personnel security clearances via eAPP (Electronic Questionnaire for Investigation Processing) to include SF85 and SF86 application assistance and accommodations for employees with disabilities when needed. Responsible for supporting divisions as assigned in all security matters to include but not limited to obtaining credentials/badge(s), CAC (Common Access Card), vehicle passes, VARs (Visit Access Request) for employees, vendors, subcontractors, and visitors as requested by Skookum personnel. A key partner with the annual Self-Inspection as directed by the FSO (Facility Security Officer) and DCSA (Defense Counterintelligence Security Agency) standards and participate in audits. Assist FSO with developing and maintaining security processes for all divisions. Secondary Administrator for all government systems to include but not limited to DISS, NBIS (National Background Investigating Services), NISS (National Industrial Security System), ASC G2 (Army Sustainment Command G2 Adjudicative System), BAVR (Base Authorization and Visit Request). Assist with maintaining visitor control processes and systems. Assist with security efforts regarding International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR) and the Export Administration Regulations (EAR) to ensure compliance with all pertinent government regulations. Responsible for entering, uploading, and maintaining Security records in Workday. Complete all required security training and webinars and classes to maintain FSO certification. Participate in departmental meetings and collaborate with team members on various projects. Research security related subjects and/or matters as assigned. All Other Duties as Assigned* You'd make an excellent Security Specialist if you: Consider yourself a people person. Love working on collaborative teams. Are dedicated to internal and external customer service. Take pride in your work. Are drawn to serving others and want to challenge yourself through mission-driven work. Skookum is proud to offer a comprehensive compensation and benefits package to our eligible full-time employees. Medical, Dental, Vision, Life & Short-Term Disability Insurance Elective 401(k) retirement plan with a 3% employer discretionary contribution after 90-days of employment Flexible Spending Accounts for both medical and dependent care 11 paid federal holidays, accrual of 12 paid days of vacation at the start of employment, paid sick leave Potential shared earning bonus Tuition assistance is available after 1 year of employment and potential scholarships for qualified dependents Professional development, certifications, and training opportunities Verizon wireless discount Employee Assistance Program (EAP), and an engaging wellness program Public Service Loan Forgiveness eligibility for full-time employees Summary of desired skills and experience for the Skookum Security Specialist At least an Associate’s Degree required 3 – 5 years of previous related experience FSO certification is preferred. If no FSO certification is currently held, must obtain within 30 days of hire Experience working with DISS, BAVR, and eQIP records, and other related security software is preferred A valid state driver’s license is preferred with the ability to obtain and maintain coverage by Skookum’s insurance. Must be able to obtain and maintain applicable security clearances and installation access. A background check and E-Verify will be conducted for this position. To Apply: Visit our website at www.skookum.org to complete an application. Current Employees: need to log into their Workday to apply through the Jobs Hub. Please reach out to your Recruiter if you need assistance. Skookum is a national non-profit, government contractor that is dedicated to “Creating Opportunities for People with Disabilities” through hiring and supporting individuals with disabilities and veterans with disabilities. We take pride in our mission-focused culture, our Core Values, Diversity, Partnership, Commitment, Integrity, and Quality, and our dedication to providing a safe and respectful work environment to our employees. Individuals with disabilities are encouraged to apply. Skookum is here to help you with the recruitment process. If you require an accommodation or support, please contact us at (360) 475-0756 ext. 349, or email recruiting@skookum.org. Skookum is an Equal Opportunity Employer - Women/Minority/Veteran/Disabled - Skookum participates in E-Verify Please submit a resume if you do not currently see an opportunity but are interested in working for Skookum Skookum has carried forward our social mission "creating opportunities for people with disabilities" in all that we aspire to be. From our humble beginnings in small-town America, we have grown to be the best value provider of choice in the defense industrial complex and aerospace manufacturing sectors. Skookum does this by first investing in our people. Skookum’s customers rely on Skookum to consistently deliver a quality product on time so that the customer in turn can accomplish their jobs. This drives Skookum’s core value proposition – We meet our mission when our customer meets their mission. This philosophy is critical to our success as a team. At Skookum, we work diligently to sharpen our leaders’ skills so they can provide exceptional client support. Skookum is dedicated to ensuring specialized recruitment, career advancement, and job training methods are employed across the nation. Skookum is a national leader in Disability and Veteran recruitment, hiring, and retention. We offer competitive wages and benefits, including providing professional growth opportunities. Working at Skookum is not just a job; it's a career to be proud of that allows us to positively influence others' lives each day! We currently support over 1,300 employees in 13 states, and we are growing every day across the nation.