Talon is a small business staffing and engineering firm providing innovative, end-to-end, rapid turn solutions to our government and commercial clients. Founded in 2019, Talon employs over 125 Aerospace and Defense engineers and other support staff to solve problems for a variety of applications to include aircraft, ballistics, cybersecurity, motorsports, armor development, biological systems, missiles, and warheads. Talon has an office in Tucson, AZ that is providing staffing solutions, technical services support, and manufacturing to Fortune 500 companies.
Position Role Type: Contract Labor
Location: Remote with travel at least 50%
Security Specialist Assistant Job Description:
The Security Specialist Assistant will provide oversight and guidance related to security policies and procedures to ensure successful contract execution. Be responsible for receipt, transfer, accountability, safeguarding, and destruction activities covering all COMSEC materials that support multiple Sub Accounts/Hand Receipt Holders.
Primary Qualifications:
- Interpret and assist enforce government and company security policies and provide direction and guidance to program personnel
- Interface with program managers and maintain liaison with US Government Program Security Officers
- Provide prime/subcontractor security support and direction including the development and maintenance of DD254's and security guidance
- Develop and revise program level security plans, procedures and instructions
- Provide classification guidance to employees, develop and provide security education and awareness training, conduct security briefings, lead security self-inspections and audits, and investigate security incidents. Support to other security disciplines within the program to include: Personnel Security, Physical Security, Information Assurance (IA), and Communications Security (COMSEC)
Must Have Qualifications:
- Knowledge and capability to work Operational Security Plan (OPSEC)
- Familiar with DOD security controls, procedures , and National Industrial Security Programs
- Familiar with COMSEC requirements and ability to operate SKL or develop COMSEC accounts if required
- Navy Operations
- High School or General Equivalency Diploma
- U.S. citizenship is required, as only U.S. citizens are authorized to access information under this program/contract
Additional Qualifications:
- Must be a U.S. Citizen. This position may require access to systems/tools that are restricted to individuals who possess US citizenship.
Compensation:
- Offering a competitive hourly wage
- Flexible work schedule
- Full-time schedules available
- Anticipate 6-12 months assignment
- 401K, Medical, and Dental
Talon is An Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or veteran status, age or any other federally protected class.
Interested candidates are encouraged to submit your resume with a cover letter to deshonda.mcfadden@talonanalytics.com
Job Types: Full-time, Contract
Pay: $125,000.00 - $145,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- Dental insurance
- Flexible schedule
- Health insurance
Experience level:
Experience:
- COMSEC requirements: 2 years (Required)
- Navy Operations: 2 years (Required)
- Operational Security Plan (OPSEC): 2 years (Required)
Security clearance:
Ability to Commute:
Work Location: In person