Journeyman Security Specialist/ Physical Security Specialist (SAP)

Overview

Journeyman Security Specialist/ Physical Security Specialist (SAP) (JWAC)

Bowhead seeks a Journeyman Security Specialist – Physical Security with Special Access Program (SAP) experience to support the Joint Warfare Analysis Center (JWAC) Security Support Services (SSS) contract on-site at Naval Support Activity (NSP)-South Potomac (SP) in Dahlgren, VA. This position supports physical security, special access programs and other security-related tasks in support of the JWAC mission.

Responsibilities

• Maintain Facility SOP/instructions/policy recommendations and updates and develop addendums, as required, for specific JWAC SAP facilities that require additional procedures.

• Maintain facility accreditation visual representation and door memorandums.

• Conduct an annual assessment of JWAC’s SAP security program IAW DoD/DoW, Joint Staff, USSTRATCOM regulations. Inspect facilities and develop/recommend courses of action to remediate all issues. Coordinate request(s) for modifications to existing facility accreditations.

• Participate in monthly zone inspections. Coordinate with Special Security Officer (SSO) Physical Security personnel to ensure SCIF/SAPF spaces are inspection ready, issues are documented, and mitigation strategy is communicated to SSO/GSSO.

• Assist in managing security and special access programs according to JWAC, DoD/DoW, Air Force and USSTRATCOM (or applicable higher headquarters) policies, directives, and instructions in the following disciplines: physical security, industrial security, information security.

• Advise, guide and/or train personnel on SAP information security requirements and procedures relating to classification, marking, safeguarding, storage, reproduction, destruction, and transmission of info. Perform Physical Security indoctrination briefing and instruct new personnel on zone opening and closing procedures.

• Perform physical security functions, as requested or required, by customer or regulation that includes, but not limited to, zone/safe combination changes, safe lifecycle for retirement, replace zone locks, replace/troubleshoot zone keypads and repair or retire shredders.

• Perform escorting duties for security alarm testing, inspections, and other times, as required.

• Access and verify program information in JADE to support zone move requests, Secure Integration Cloud (SIC) and Compartmented Enterprise Services (CED) account requests.

• These include inspecting proposed spaces for compliance with applicable regulations, evaluation of proposed uses of spaces and developing/coordinating approval of risk mitigation strategies.

• Assist in developing and maintaining System Security Management Plans, Program Protection Plans, Security Risk Analyses, OPSEC Plans, Computer Certification and accreditation, Security Vulnerability and Countermeasure analyses, Security Concepts of Operations and other system security related documents.

• Support the entry/exit inspection of equipment from/to secure areas, schedule and participate in security spot checks.

• Attend security meetings and coordinate responses to action items. Perform miscellaneous administrative support functions as directed by the contractor site lead and/or the government Senior Security Representative.

• Perform additional duties related to SAP requirements; PHYSEC, INFOSEC, and automation security programs. Process and troubleshoot account requests for SIC and CED.

• Maintain document/item inventory/required records, to be reconciled annually.

• Perform destruction of classified materials, generate required documentation, and maintain required records.

• Review, update or create local security instructions and policies in accordance with DoD/DoW, Joint Staff and USSTRATCOM regulations. Assist in the development and review of annual security refresher training.

Qualifications

• Minimum of a Assocaites Degree or additional years of relevant experience can be used in lieu of a degree.

• Minimum of five years or more (5+) with SAP/SCI programs.

• Must be proficient in using Microsoft Office Suite products to include Outlook, MS Teams, Word, PowerPoint, and Excel, as well as Adobe Acrobat for PDFs.

Targeted salary range is $100,000 to $111,000 annually based on qualifications and experience.

Physical Demands:

• Must be able to lift 40 pounds and climb a ladder up to 12 feet.

• Must be able to stand and walk for prolonged amounts of time

• Must be able to twist, bend and squat periodically

SECURITY CLEARANCE REQUIREMENTS : Must hold and be able to maintain security clearance at the Top Secret level. Must be SCI eligible or able to obtain SCI. Must be eligible for SAP access. US Citizenship is a requirement for a Top Secret clearance at this location.

Please note that the salary information is a general guideline only. Bowhead considers factors such as (but not limited to) scope and responsibilities of the position, candidate’s work experience, education/training, key skills, internal peer equity, as well as, market and business considerations when extending an offer.

Applicants may be subject to a pre-employment drug & alcohol screening and/or random drug screen, and must follow UIC’s Non-DOT Drug & Alcohol Testing Program requirements. If the position requires, an applicant must pass a pre-employment criminal background history check. All post-secondary education listed on the applicant’s resume/application may be subject to verification.

Where driving may be required or where a rental car must be obtained for business travel purposes, applicants must have a valid driver license for this position and will be subject to verification. In addition, the applicant must pass an in-house, online, driving course to be authorized to drive for company purposes.

UIC is an equal opportunity employer. Ukpeaġvik Iñupiat Corporation (UIC) considers all applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, creed, sex, sexual orientation, gender or gender identity, pregnancy, national origin, age, disability, military/veteran status, marital status, genetic information, or any other legally protected status EOE/D/V. Pursuant to The Alaska Native Claims Settlement Act 43 U.S.C. Sec. 1601 et seq., and subject to other state and federal requirements, UIC and its subsidiaries may legally grant certain preference in employment opportunities to UIC Shareholders and their Descendants. Please view Equal Employment Opportunity posters here .

All candidates must apply online at www.uicalaska.com , and submit a completed application for all positions they wish to be considered. Once the employment application has been completed and submitted, any changes to the application after submission may not be reviewed. Please contact a UIC HR Recruiter if you have made a significant change to your application. In accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990 (ADA), persons unable to complete an online application should contact UIC Human Resources for assistance www.uicalaska.com/careers/recruitment/ .

The contractor will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor's legal duty to furnish information. 41 CFR 60-1.35(c)

UIC Government Services (UICGS / Bowhead) provides innovative business solutions to federal and commercial customers in the areas of engineering, maintenance services, information technology, program support, logistics/base support, and procurement. Collectively, the fast-growing Bowhead Family of Companies offers a breadth of services which are performed with a focus on quality results. Headquartered in Springfield, VA, we are a fast-growing, multi-million-dollar company recognized as a top Alaska Native Corporation providing services across the Department of Defense and many federal agencies. Bowhead offers competitive benefits including medical, dental, vision, life insurance, accidental death and dismemberment, short/long-term disability, and 401(k) retirement plans as well as a paid time off programs for eligible full-time employees. Eligible part-time employees are able to participate in the 401(k) retirement plans and state or contract required paid time off programs.

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ID 2026-25997

Category Facilities/Security

Location : Location US-VA-Dahlgren

Min USD $100,000.00/Yr.

Max USD $110,000.00/Yr.

Minimum Clearance Required Top Secret

Travel Requirement N/A