Senior Security Assistant

Position Summary

Odyssey Systems has an exciting opportunity for a Senior Security Assistant providing support to the Aerospace Management Systems Division HBA Division (AFLCMC/HBA). The Aerospace Management Systems Division develops, delivers, and sustains air traffic management, CNS/ATM avionics, and weather sensing capabilities to support military, civil, and allied operations worldwide.

 

The Security Assistant will provide support to perform administrative security functions under the direction of the activity security manager without regard for job series or title or for rank, rate, or grade as long as they have the clearance required for the access needed to perform their assigned duties and tasks.

 

The Security Assistant will assist the AF Cognizant Security Authority (CSA) in oversight of national security objectives supporting AF interests. The Security Assistant will provide day-to-day support for collateral and/or as specifically directed, Sensitive Compartmented Information (SCI) activities. This will be accomplished through active and integrated security operations, processes, mechanisms and performed under the direction of Government security administrator.

 

The Security Assistant will provide multi-disciplinary security support, including aspects of information security, personnel security, operations security, industrial security, communications security, acquisition security, general security, physical security and anti-terrorism/force protection duties, while also being responsive and flexible to dynamic security situations.

 

The Security Assistant will perform analytical, planning, advisory, operational, or evaluative work that has as its principal purpose the development and implementation of policies, procedures, standards, training, and methods for identifying and protecting information, personnel, property, facilities, operations, or material from unauthorized disclosure, misuse, theft, assault, vandalism, espionage, sabotage, or loss. 

 

This is a full time position at Hanscom AFB, MA.

Responsibilities

Duties include, but are not limited to:

Program & Personnel Security Support

• Provide technical security advice and support for multiple collateral programs and, when required, SCI programs within the directorate.
• Maintain strong working relationships with Information Protection (IP) leads, program managers, contracting officers, and other stakeholders to ensure standardized protection measures throughout the acquisition and sustainment lifecycle.
• Advise on counterintelligence threats, emerging security risks, and trends to support personnel and program security efforts.
• Assist in developing Security Classification Guides, Program Protection Plans, Security Operating Procedures (SOPs), DD Form 254s, and other key acquisition/security documents.
• Support inspection preparations by ensuring compliance with security requirements, preparing documentation, and contributing to internal audits and assessments.
• Assist with inspection-related tasks, including Management Internal Control Toolset (MICT) updates and other compliance reporting as required.

Document & Classification Management

• Review program documentation for public release, ensuring proper markings, classifications, and distribution statements in accordance with DoD and Air Force guidance. Provide recommendations to IP leads regarding document disposition.
• Provide classification guidance and assistance for all collateral and SCI programs, ensuring compliance with applicable security protocols.
• Conduct classification reviews of inbound and outbound correspondence, ensuring proper handling of sensitive materials.
• Support the development and maintenance of Operations Security (OPSEC) plans, emergency action plans, transition plans, and transportation plans.
• Assist in classified document reproduction and distribution, ensuring proper handling in both physical and electronic formats.
• Oversee the destruction of classified materials and Controlled Unclassified Information (CUI) in accordance with security policies.

Facility & Physical Security

• Maintain and enforce facility access control measures, including visitor management, escorting, and issuance/tracking of access badges.
• Conduct entry and exit inspections, as well as random anti-terrorism measures, per unit, installation, and higher-level directives.
• Assist in monitoring, securing, and managing Classified Processing Areas (CAPs) and Secure Work Areas (SWAs), including:
  • Exercising access control.
  • Conducting end-of-duty security checks.
  • Managing security container combination