Program Security Specialist

Beyond New Horizons, LLC (BNH) has an exciting opportunity for a Program Security Specialist. The Program Security Specialist will be working as a member of an integrated team responsible for operating the United States Air Force Test Operations and Sustainment efforts.

As a valuable member of our team, you would directly impact BNH’s ability to conduct ground testing of airframes, engines, or other aerospace systems by providing multi-disciplined security support for Arnold Engineering & Development Complex (AEDC) test programs at all classification levels. Candidates must be self-driven and results-oriented capable of effectively articulating and presenting comprehensive security-based recommendations in support of test and technology projects.

Provide security guidance, policy development, and oversight for all aspects of test projects, analysis projects, and technology projects. Tasks may include, but are not limited to:

• Providing initial and annual refresher training for SAP employees.
• Updating SAP Security Operating Procedures (SOP).
• Creating Industrial Security work instructions and Test Security Plans (TSP) for SAP test efforts.
• Maintaining a document accountability system and participating inventories as required.
• Reviewing QLRs, briefings and other reports for proper portion markings and overall markings.
• Completing required Fixed Facility Checklist on all areas that are required to support SAPs, whether they are permanent facilities or temporary.
• Providing coordination and secure methods of communication between AEDC SAP personnel and outside agencies.
• Participating in inspections of the SAP programs annually (typically 3).
• Ensuring visits are coordinated appropriately prior to arrival at AEDC; working with VCC to ensure visitors have the proper credentials upon arrival (badges).
• Collaborating with the ISSO/ISSM/ISSE on computer systems required to support upcoming projects as well as ongoing projects; assisting as required to be in compliance with JSIG and CSOP controls relating to physical security, PII and information protection.
• Ensuring SAP classified mail is properly handled, wrapped and mailed in compliance with program requirements.
• Ensuring proper documentation is provided to the PSO for review when SAP personnel report foreign contacts and foreign travel as well as any other required information as appropriate.
• Ensuring all access lists (EALs) are up to date as required for each individual SAP with all information as directed in applicable guidance.
• Submitting Program Access Requests (PAR) for briefed personnel.
• Participating in pre- and post-test sanitization of test areas.
• Changing padlock, X-0 lock, and various types of cipher lock combinations within the industrial area.
• It is a condition of employment to wear company issued PPE (personal protective equipment) in accordance with supervisory direction and company policy.
• Audit security processes to ensure policy compliance and quality standards.
• It is a condition of employment to wear PPE (Personal Protective Equipment) in accordance with supervisory direction and company policy.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

• Bachelor’s degree in any related field with at least 5 years of progressive and relevant experience or any equivalent combination of education and progressive and relevant experience
• Must be able to obtain and maintain a Top Secret security clearance.
• Current U. S. Citizenship required.

• Active security clearance
• Excellent interpersonal communication skills
• Excellent observation skills and ability to maintain high situational-awareness levels
• Maintain a high level of confidentiality
• Maintain punctuality and perform work responsibly
• Experience working in a dynamically changing environment with a high level of professionalism
• Experience in a work environment with strong emphasis on Safety, Quality, and Security
• Highly skilled in verbal and written communications to ensure effective, professional interaction with government officials, senior management, associate contractors, and client representatives
• Working knowledge of DoD and Air Force regulations
• Formal and specialized training in industrial security, physical security, information protection, personnel security, or associated security disciplines
• Consistent availability and dependability

Beyond New Horizons (BNH) is a fully populated joint venture of Astrion and Fluor Federal Services, Inc. formed to provide unmatched Test Operations and Sustainment services for the Arnold Engineering Development Complex.

Our name honors the legacy of AEDC’s Toward New Horizons founding study. BNH expands AEDC’s capacity by leveraging our parent companies' expertise in military and space system testing. We deliver proven results in large-scale program management, engineering, and construction for technically advanced, high-hazard facilities.

BNH is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer. We provide equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibit discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, veteran status, and any other grounds for discrimination prohibited by applicable law. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training.