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Why choose between doing meaningful work and having a fulfilling life? At MITRE, you can have both. That's because MITRE people are committed to tackling our nation's toughest challenges-and we're committed to the long-term well-being of our employees. MITRE is different from most technology companies. We are a not-for-profit corporation chartered to work for the public interest, with no commercial conflicts to influence what we do. The R&D centers we operate for the government create lasting impact in fields as diverse as cybersecurity, healthcare, aviation, defense, and enterprise transformation. We're making a difference every day-working for a safer, healthier, and more secure nation and world. Our workplace reflects our values. We offer competitive benefits, exceptional professional development opportunities for career growth, and a culture of innovation that embraces adaptability, collaboration, technical excellence, and people in partnership. If this sounds like the choice you want to make, then choose MITRE - and make a difference with us. Department Summary: MITRE Industrial Security Programs (ISP) oversees the operations of classified facilities and ensures the implementation of operative security controls intended for the protection of unclassified and classified national security information (NSI) developed by or entrusted to MITRE as a member of the National Industrial Security Program (NISP). The department applies resources to mitigate risk across operational domains through a continuum of security administration standards, control strategies, and oversight levels that align with corporate needs and expectations. Roles & Responsibilities: The Industrial Security Specialist will: + Assist in the security processes of Control and Accountability, Storage, Transmission, Reproduction, Disposition and Retention, Disclosure, Destruction for the protection of collateral classified material and information. + Properly account for, control, transmit, package, and safeguard collateral classified information and will provide for destruction of collateral classified material IAW 32 CFR Part 117. + Oversee daily security operations and NISP/NISPOM compliance for a secured facility. + Maintains data compliance in DISS, NISS, SIMS and other system of records. + Ensure document control security by safeguarding classified documents in accordance with the 32 CFR Part 117 and through coordination with the McLean FSO. + Analyze classified documents to ensure proper marking. + Assist in the development of accreditation documentation for multiple Open Storage Areas (OSAs), including UL2050 Certifications, OSA checklists, TEMPEST checklists, and mitigation plans. + Assist the Corporate McLean FSO with self-inspections to ensure compliance with government and company regulations and requirements. + Maintain and update Standard Practices and Procedures (SPP) documentation. + Maintain the appropriate official system of record (SOR) accurately reflecting all accountable collateral classified material. + Analyze and validate security processes, procedures, and standards to ensure compliance and address gaps. + Assist the FSO with investigating security incidents. + Must be able to interpret security policy and provide guidance and assistance to company personnel. + Maintain security knowledge and remain current through CDSE training. + Must have strong interpersonal skills, work independently and in a team environment. + Assist with all other security-related duties as assigned by the FSO. Basic Qualifications: + Must have an active Top Secret clearance. + Typically requires a minimum of 4 years of related experience with a High School Diploma or equivalent in education, or 3 years' experience with an Associate degree, or 2 years' experience with a Bachelor's degree, or equivalent combination of education and related work experience. + Must have a basic understanding of the NISPOM. + Experience using DoD systems for Security, such as DISS and NISS. + Excellent organizational and communications skills, and the ability to effectively interact with staff and customers at all levels. + Excellent interpersonal skills, discretion, diplomacy, tact, and ability to work with both the staff and MITRE leadership and external sponsors + Proven track record in managing staff to meet sponsor needs + Strong verbal and written communications skills and the ability to communicate effectively to a variety of audiences across MITRE + This position has an on-site requirement of 5 days a week on-site. Preferred Qualifications: + Experience managing Security Information Management System (SIMS). + Strong verbal and written communications skills and the ability to communicate effectively to a variety of audiences across MITRE This requisition requires the candidate to have a minimum of the following clearance(s): Top Secret This requisition requires the hired candidate to have or obtain, within one year from the date of hire, the following clearance(s): Top Secret Work Location Type: Onsite Commitment to Non-Discrimination All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to disability, status as a protected veteran or any other status protected by applicable federal, state, local or international law. MITRE intends to maintain a website that is fully accessible to all individuals. 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