Research Security Support Specialist

Research Security Support Specialist

The Opportunity:  

To achieve an organization’s mission, leaders need strong team members who can create processes, communicate requirements, and develop innovative solutions throughout the execution of the mission. Whether completing an immediate task, recognizing a process gap, recommending a solution, or flexing to support an immerging requirement, our clients need a consultant who can help manage operations while managing responses to external inquiries in a timely manner. That is why we need you, an experienced Research Security Support Specialist who can develop security plans, process, and maintain inspectable records, and provide high-quality support. 

 

As part of our team, you'll serve as a strategic technical consultant to the Advanced Research Projects Agency for Health (ARPA-H), helping conceptualize, create, and execute advanced government-funded research and development programs to accelerate better health outcomes for everyone. You'll work with world-class scientists and engineers to support the development of high-impact solutions to society's most challenging health problems. You'll leverage technical expertise to provide strategic assessments of new technologies in support to senior ARPA-H decision makers. You'll maintain responsibility for producing and presenting findings and recommendations to a team of colleagues and clients on the feasibility and potential impact of future research programs, assisting with the management of current programs, and facilitating commercialization of successfully developed technologies.  

 

You'll serve as an Research Security Support Specialist helping clients to develop stakeholder management strategies, establish new business processes, and complete research and analysis to determine viable solutions. You will be responsible for managing incoming requirements, facilitating engagements within offices and across the Agency, and is readily available to shift your focus to fulfill emerging client requests. Your attention to detail, flexibility, communication skills, understanding of the client's mission, and problem-solving will enable the mission's success. 

 

Join us. The world can’t wait. 

 

You Have: 

• 7+ years of experience in security, research security, and due diligence programs 

• Experience with Research Security Programs  

• Experience with federal government requirements regarding research security and due diligence programs

• Experience interacting and communicating with senior-level executives, including SES or GS-15 

• Experience with using Microsoft Office, Excel, Word, and PowerPoint 

• Ability to operate independently within a fast-paced start-up environment 

• ​Ability to obtain and maintain a Public Trust or Suitability/Fitness determination based on client requirements

• Bachelor's degree

 

Nice If You Have:  

• Experience with U.S. government health organizations 

• Ability to multi-task and prioritize responsibilities 

• Ability to manage multiple short- and long-term projects effectively 

• Ability to pay strict attention to details and diligent adherence to deadlines and deliverables 

• Possession of excellent oral and written communication skills 

 Vetting:
Applicants selected will be subject to a government investigation and may need to meet eligibility requirements of the U.S. government client.

Compensation

At Booz Allen, we celebrate your contributions, provide you with opportunities and choices, and support your total well-being. Our offerings include health, life, disability, financial, and retirement benefits, as well as paid leave, professional d