FSO/Security Specialist full_time

ARKA Group L.P. is an advanced technologies company serving the U.S. military, intelligence community, and commercial space industry delivering next-generation solutions to support the national security space domain. ARKA has a 60-year legacy reaching back to the very beginning of our country’s space endeavors. We’re a legacy of mission excellence built on ground-breaking technologies. Join the ARKA mission and discover your next career opportunity now!

Position Overview:

This position is for a FSO/Security Specialist located in King of Prussia, PA. You will be responsible for implementation and oversight of the Security protocols that ensure the success of the programs at the King of Prussia site.  You will be reporting to the FSO of the Stratagem Group and working closely with all levels of personnel throughout the enterprise. This position requires you to be on-site five days a week.

Responsibilities:

• Responsible for supporting the Advanced Communications & Mission Applications Facility Security Officer (FSO) for the King of Prussia, PA Location
• Provide Security on-boarding training to new KoP employees
• Manage visitor control of the KoP site
• Maintain approved security policies & procedures
• Assist in preparing reports relating to internal investigations of any losses or violations of regulations, policies, and procedures

Basic Qualifications:

• Active TS/SCI clearance with SSBI to support the government
• 2+ years of experience in Industrial Security
• Knowledge of customer guidance documentation including but not limited to:
• Security Executive Agency Directives 1-9
• Intelligence Community Directives 503, 704 and 705
• Strong attention to detail
• Ability to:
• Organize and prioritize tasks
• Comply with and enforce company policies and procedures
• Effectively analyze situations and recommend as well as implement solutions
• Work independently while maintaining a collaborative approach
• Communicate with customers and management professionally and concisely
• Prepare and maintain records and reports

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience with managing, maintaining, and supporting Personnel Security (NBIS, DISS, etc.)
• Understanding of The Standard for National Industrial Security Systems UL 2050 and Physical Security
• Ability to provide weekly and monthly project status to Stakeholders including the Leadership team

Location:

This position is based out of ARKA’s King of Prussia, PA campus.  Situated less than an hour outside of Philadelphia and hosting the largest mall on the east coast, King of Prussia offers the urban feel sought in the city, while also giving opportunities to experience the beauty and history found only in Pennsylvania.

What We Offer:

• Comprehensive medical/vision/dental insurance packages
• Company contributions to qualified HSA accounts
• 401k retirement plan with industry leading company contributions
• 3 weeks of vacation accrual per year plus time off for sick leave and unscheduled life events
• 13 paid holidays
• Continuing education benefit up to $25k/year for approved programs
• Annual bonus program based on company and employee performance
• Company paid life insurance, AD&D, Short-Term and Long-Term disability insurance
• 4 weeks paid Parental Leave
• Employee assistance program (EAP)

EHS/Environmental Requirements:

This job operates in a professional office environment. While performing the duties of this job, the employee routinely is required to use hands to keyboard, communicate, listen to, and interpret instructions and remain stationary for extended periods of the time. This would require the ability to move around the campus and occasionally move/lift items weighing up to 40 lbs. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the job.

Applicants are invited to apply for a reasonable accommodation to perform the essential duties of the job. To apply, send a request to staffing@arka.org or contact 203-797-5000 and press 2 for Human Resources.

ITC & Security Clearance Requirements:

This position requires an active US Government Security Clearance.

Visa Restrictions:

No visa sponsorship is available for this position.

Employment with any of the ARKA Group companies in the US is contingent upon satisfactory completion of several pre-employment requirements to include a credit check, background check and drug screen.

ARKA Group L.P. 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.