Senior Security Assistant

Odyssey Systems has an exciting opportunity for Senior Security Assistant to support the Air Force Life Cycle Management Center (AFLCMC), Program Executive Office (PEO) Digital Directorate (AFLCMC/HB) at Hanscom Air Force Base. This role provides essential security support across over 130 acquisition programs for the United States Air Force and allied foreign nations. As part of the integrated Information Protection team, the Senior Security Assistant will execute multi-disciplinary security responsibilities spanning personnel, information, industrial, operational, and physical security domains.

This is a full time position at Hanscom AFB, MA

Duties include, but not limited to:

In this Advisory and Assistance Services (A&AS) role, you will provide expert-level support to Department of Defense (DoD) programs by assisting government leadership with decision-making, planning, and execution throughout the acquisition lifecycle. You will apply your technical and/or professional expertise to ensure compliance with applicable policies and regulations, contribute to mission success, and help deliver critical capabilities to the warfighter.

Duties include, but not limited to:

Provide technical advice and security support to multiple collateral and SCI programs.

• Maintain effective working relationships with Information Protection (IP) leads, program managers, and contracting officers.

• Assist with the development and maintenance of OPSEC, transition, emergency action, and transportation plans.

• Review documentation for public release, ensuring proper CUI markings, classifications, and distribution.

• Provide classification guidance and support for collateral and SCI programs.

• Support counterintelligence threat briefings and documentation.

• Develop Security Classification Guides, Program Protection Plans, SOPs, DD Form 254s, and related documents.

• Manage inbound and outbound classified mail, packages, courier forms, and destruction of classified/CUI materials.

• Maintain security clearance records in DISS; ensure proper access control and SF-312/NDA compliance.

• Process and validate Visitor Access Requests (VAR), foreign visit notifications, and self-reports in DISS.

• Assist with e-QIP initiation and fingerprinting for clearance processing.

• Support inspection preparation using MICT and other platforms.

• Perform entry/exit inspections and implement random antiterrorism measures.

• Maintain facility access controls and manage visitor escorting and access badge issuance.

• Provide data entry into security systems; follow/enforce SOPs and Operating Instructions.

• Support secure work areas (CAPs/SWAs) with access control, checks, maintenance, and monitoring.

• Assist with alarm systems, secure video conferencing systems, and classified meetings.

• Deliver in-person security and force protection briefings; develop awareness materials.

• Perform additional administrative tasks as directed by the Contractor Site Lead or IP Lead.

Citizenship: Must be a US citizen

Minimum Required Qualifications

Clearance: Must have be able to maintain a TS/SCI clearance and be SAP eligible

Education: BA/BS

Years' experience: Ten years of directly related experience, five of which must be in the DoD

Certifications: Minimum SFPC or equivalent experience

Required skills may include but not be limited to:

• Understanding of counterintelligence threats and trends
• Familiar with security policy/manuals and the appropriate DoD and Air Force directives, manuals and instructions
• Familiarity with DISS and JADE
• Basic knowledge of the DD Form 254 and how it is incorporated in the Air Force acquisition process
• Able to work in a dynamic environment and effectively interact with numerous DoD, military/civilian personnel and industry partners
• Demonstrated maturity and ability in handling sensitive information regarding acquisition programs, exercises, personal matters of a potential derogatory nature, or military activities with discretion and sound judgement
• Able to accurately convey information both in written and verbal format

Other requirements may include but are not limited to:

• Predictable travel schedule of up to 10%
• Must be willing to adapt to contingency schedule if required by unit in unusual cases of emergency or critical mission support need
• Must be able to identify classified documents/information, and know proper safeguarding
• Must complete all required security training in accordance with DoD and Air Force regulations for those filling the role of security assistant.

Additional Information

Location: Hanscom AFB, MA
Travel: May be required at customer discretion

Onsite

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Odyssey Systems is a world-class technical, engineering, and integration company serving the warfighting ecosystem with airborne integration, ISR, C2, and warfighter readiness capabilities. Odyssey meets the military's operational needs by integrating layered defense systems from equipment, technology, and services to data, information, and business operations. We streamline defense acquisition and sustainment, engineering the technical battlefield with domain-specific proficiency to ensure lethality. Odyssey is dedicated to excellent contract execution, peak organizational performance, and fostering a workplace built on employee care.

Odyssey is proud to live out our core values of commitment, ambition, and respect in our work and communities through OdysseyCares, a philanthropic group focused on giving back through direct donations, an employer match program, and volunteering events.

Please note: Final compensation for this position will be determined by various factors such as the Federal Government contract labor categories and contract wage rates, relevant work experience, specific skills and competencies, geographic location, education, and certifications.

Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities