Principal Specialist GS Security / Protocol Officer

Company: KBR, Inc
Location: Washington
Posted on: April 1, 2025

Job Description:

Principal Specialist GS Security / Protocol OfficerPrincipal Specialist GS Security / Protocol OfficerApply locations Washington, District of Columbia time type Full time posted on Posted Yesterday job requisition id R2103878Title: Principal Specialist GS Security / Protocol OfficerKBR is seeking a motivated, career and customer-oriented Principal Security Specialist/Protocol Officer to support a U.S. Government customer at the Naval Research Laboratory (NRL) located in Washington, DC.Roles and Responsibilities:

• Typical security related responsibilities may include enforcing and monitoring security procedures; ensures compliance with all aspects of the government and company security policies and procedures related to: physical access to buildings, room, couriers, clearances, packages, documentation and debriefings.
• May develop and implement security procedures in coordination with management personnel. May conduct security briefings and maintain security education programs. Investigates losses and security violations; may recommend corrective action.
• Maintains liaison with outside agencies and keeps upper management informed of all security activities. Insures that proper security, diplomatic and NRL related protocol is followed during any interaction with outside agencies and other government entities of the United States and foreign governments.
• Coordinates with NRL hosts of conferences, symposia etc. to identify invited guests in time to appropriately vet them for entry on to the lab and into the events. Responsible for insuring guests have appropriate clearances.
• Coordinate with agencies of outside participants, including, commercial, US military and government as well academic institutions and foreign governments.
• Coordinate with NRL event hosts to provide support necessary to insure that all required resources are available throughout the event.
• Ensures destruction of classified and company proprietary information in accordance with policies and procedures. Assists in revision of procedures manuals.
• Work performed in the area of security is performed in accordance to DSS (Defense Security Service), NSA (National Security Agency), and/or other applicable agencies which conduct regular security audits and/or investigations.
• Individual is expected to remain current in their knowledge of security via online training/other means offered through DSS or other industry recognized educational services, researching and following current events related to security and /or through professional networking security groups.
• Regarded as the technical expert in this particular discipline. Requires in-depth and/or breadth of expertise in own discipline and broad knowledge of other disciplines within government security and protocol.
• Anticipates customer issues; recommends product, process or service improvements.
• Mentors and advises on projects with notable risk and complexity; develops the strategy for project execution.
• Solves unique and complex problems with broad impact on multiple projects; requires conceptual and innovative thinking to develop solutions and policies to customer requirements.
• May have formal, but limited, supervision of team members at a Department or program level. May be the primary customer contact for assigned area of responsibility.Basic Qualifications:
  • High school diploma.
  • Requires 10 to 15 years of relevant experience.
  • Requires active Top Secret clearance with eligibility for SCI access.Preferred Qualifications:
    • BS/BA degree preferred.Basic Compensation:$122,015 - $183,080. The salary range posted is for Washington, DC. The offered rate will be based on the selected candidate's knowledge, skills, abilities, and/or experience, contract affordability, and in consideration of internal parity.Additional Compensation:KBR may offer bonuses, commissions, or other forms of compensation to certain job titles or levels, per internal policy or contractual designation. Additional compensation may be in the form of sign on bonus, relocation benefits, short term incentives, long term incentives, or discretionary payments for exceptional performance.Benefits:KBR offers a selection of competitive lifestyle benefits which could include a 401K plan with company match, medical, dental, vision, life insurance, AD&D, flexible spending account, disability, paid time off, or flexible work schedule. We support career advancement through professional training and development.KBR is
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