Security Specialist - UARC

The Arctic and Homeland Defense Center (AHDC) UARC at the Geophysical Institute is seeking a Security Specialist to be the primary point of contact for security matters at AHDC.  If you have an interest in classified R&D, industrial security and contributing to the unique mission of AHDC in a meaningful way, this is the job for you.  Help UAF perform a critical function for the Nation while building and implementing policies that will protect its secrets and support our servicemembers.

This position will provide security support to the Arctic and Homeland Defense Center UARC within the Geophysical Institute. This individual will serve as the primary point of contact for industrial security matters at the UARC. The incumbent will be expected to ensure UARC compliance with Department of Defense (DoD), Intelligence Community (IC) and Defense Counterintelligence and Security Agency (DCSA) requirements. The incumbent will coordinate with UA FSO to assist in conducting security briefings, debriefings, and training for cleared staff and visitors as well as maintaining facility clearances, personnel clearances, and visit authorizations. Finally, incumbent will develop, maintain, and enforce security policies, SOPs, and best practices for classified and unclassified programs within the UARC.

The Geophysical Institute is a research-focused organization at the University of Alaska Fairbanks. The university offers a competitive work environment with strong benefits, including retirement and health insurance, generous leave policies, and tuition waivers for UAF courses. The Geophysical Institute values collaboration, accountability, and the exchange of ideas. We foster a professional and respectful environment dedicated to serving Alaska through applied science. Career growth and professional development are supported and encouraged.

As a public, regional, comprehensive university, UAF welcomes applications from individuals with a wide range of backgrounds and experiences.

***US CITIZENSHIP IS REQUIRED FOR THIS POSITION. TO BE CONSIDERED FOR THIS POSITION, PLEASE LIST YOUR CURRENT CITIZENSHIP STATUS IN EITHER YOUR COVER LETTER OR RESUME***

To thrive in this role the person should have in-depth knowledge of government and industrial security best practices (NISPOM, DoDM 5205.07, ICDs, etc.) as well as an understanding of JPAS/DISS, NISS, and related security systems. The incumbent should have a working knowledge of industrial security procedures. Former experience as a contractor or government security officer with knowledge of SCIF management is a plus.

Minimum Qualifications:

Bachelor’s degree in related field and five years relevant experience, or an equivalent combination of training and experience.

Must possess (or be able to obtain and maintain) an active DoD Top Secret clearance with SCI eligibility.

Master’s degree preferred.

Completion of DCSA or equivalent security training programs preferred.

Prior experience as a Contractor Security Manager, Government Security Manager, or Military Security Specialist Preferred.

Experience as a Special Security Officer (SSO) with responsibility for SCIF management preferred.

Position Details:

This position is located at the UAF campus in Fairbanks, Alaska. Remote work agreements within the United States will be considered for this position.

Please attach a resume, cover letter, and the names and contact information of three (3) professional references with your application. In your application materials, please specify whether you possess (or are able to obtain and maintain) an active DoD Top Secret clearance with SCI eligibility.

Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis until a successful candidate is identified.

Review of application materials will begin immediately. Search and selection procedures will be closed when a sufficient and viable number of qualified candidates have been identified.

*You must be a U.S. Citizen and provide this confirmation in your resume or cover letter. 

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If you need assistance applying to this posting, please contact GI - Office of Human Resources at 907-474-7357 or at uaf-gi-hr@alaska.edu.

This position is a term-funded position and is reviewed annually for contract renewal at the University's discretion.

The University of Alaska (UA) is responsible for providing reasonable accommodations to individuals with disabilities throughout the applicant screening process. If you need assistance in completing this application or during any phase of the interview process, please contact UA Human Resources by phone at 907-450-8200.

The University of Alaska (www.alaska.edu) is an Equal Opportunity/Equal Access Employer and Educational Institution.  The University is committed to a policy of non-discrimination (www.alaska.edu/nondiscrimination) against individuals on the basis of any legally protected status.

The successful applicant is required to complete a background check. Any offer of employment is contingent on the background check.

Your application for employment with the University of Alaska is subject to public disclosure under the Alaska Public Records Act.

The University of Alaska reserves the right to require employees to work on-site at University of Alaska facilities. Remote work may be approved for employees based in Alaska at the discretion of the University. Remote work for employees based outside the State of Alaska may be approved only in exceptional circumstances or where required by the job duties of the position.

*Each university within the University of Alaska system publishes an Annual Security and Fire Safety Report which contains information regarding campus safety and security including topics such as: campus law enforcement authority; crime reporting policies; campus alerts (Timely Warnings and Emergency Notifications); fire safety policies and procedures; programs to prevent dating violence, domestic violence, sexual assault and stalking; the procedures the University will follow when one of these crimes is reported; and other matters of importance related to security on campus. The report also contains information about crime statistics for the three most recent calendar years concerning reported crimes that occurred on campus; in On-Campus Student Housing Facilities; in Noncampus buildings or property owned or controlled by the University or a recognized student organization; and on public property within, or immediately adjacent to and accessible from, the campus.  The report also contains fire statistics for any fires occurring in an On-Campus Student Housing Facility during the three most recent calendar years.  

Access to the reports is available at:

UAA: (Addresses Anchorage campus, Aviation Technology Complex, JBER - Elmendorf Extension, JBER - Richardson Extension, Kenai Peninsula College - Kachemak Bay campus, Kenai Peninsula College - Kenai River campus, Kodiak College, Kodiak High School Extension, Matanuska-Susitna College, Prince William Sound College, and Prince William Sound College - Cordova Extension) Online: https://www.uaa.alaska.edu/students/safety. Request a paper copy in person: UAA Police Department Office at Room 114 of Eugene Short Hall on the Anchorage campus / UAA Dean of Students Office at Room 122 of Rasmuson Hall on the Anchorage campus. Request a paper copy by mail: 907-786-1120 or police@uaa.alaska.edu / 907-786-1214 or uaa_deanofstudents@alaska.edu. 

UAF: (Addresses Fairbanks Campus, Bristol Bay Campus, Chukchi Campus, Community and Technical College, Kasitsna Bay Campus, Seward Marine Center, Tok Campus, Kuskokwim Campus, and Northwest Campus) Online: https://www.uaf.edu/orca/files/ASFSR.pdf. Request a paper copy in person: UAF Office of Rights, Compliance and Accountability on the 3rd Floor of Constitution Hall. Request a paper copy by mail: 907-474-7300 or uaf-orca@alaska.edu.

UAS: (Addresses the Juneau Auke Bay Campus, Juneau Technical Education Center, Sitka Campus, & Ketchikan Campus) Online: https://uas.alaska.edu/equity-and-compliance/docs/clery/UAS_ASFSR.pdf. Request a paper copy in person: Hendrickson Building, Suite 202 on the Juneau campus. Request a paper copy by mail: 907-796-6371 or emailing uas.clery@alaska.edu.