TSCM Technician, Aiken, SC

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Who values your skills and expertise. From intelligence analysis to vulnerability assessment and mission assurance, Cherokee Nation Defense Solutions (CNDS) provides experience and results for the Department of Defense (DoD) and federal agencies. Building on a reputation as a dedicated, disciplined and tightly-knit organization, CNDS supports the execution of its critical, strategic and operational programs. CNDS is a tribally owned 8(a), small-disadvantaged business (SDB) entity with top-secret (TS) facility clearance.

SUMMARY

DOE’s Savannah River Operations Office is responsible for oversight of the DOE's Environmental Management (EM) operations under the Office of Environmental Management (EM). The Office of Security & Safeguards is seeking a TSCM Technician to work with the Telecommunications Security Contract Management Team to perform Technical Security functions as described below.

***An active Top Secret/SCI clearance is required***

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Includes the following:

• Conducts periodic interface with approximately 50 TSCM personnel around the SRS, the EM Centralized Business Center in Cincinnati, OH; and other DOE-SR OSSES supported activities located in CO, NM, and NY. Purpose of these contacts is to ensure all Technical Security functions are being carried out in the most efficient manner possible and determine whether additional support is necessary.
• Performs duties at the direction of the TSCM Team Manager and/or TSCM Operations Manager
• Assists in preparation of the required Technical Security reports and maintains the Technical Security team file system.
• Assists in the preparation for, and conduct of, TSCM and Telecommunications Security briefing and training activities.
• Reviews Centerra-SRS Daily Activity Reports and other information sources to identify events that may indicate a risk to classified information or suspicious activity.
• Participates in TSCM and/or Telecommunications Security Operations
• Reviews foreign national visit requests and recommends Technical Security precautions.
• Update and maintain the TSCM and Telecommunications Security criteria schedule list. Also tracks completion of unscheduled requirements.
• Assemble data and assist in the preparation of the SRS Annual Plan
• Ensures all team security functions are maintained including accountability of supported activities SF 700s.
• Updates the Safeguards and Security Information Management System (SSIMS) records pertaining to TSCM findings.
• Understands the risk posture of all recurring service areas from a variety of sources such as TSCMO Logs, Facility Files, Etc.
• Serves as Key Control and Evidence Custodian
• Assists the TSCM Team with Operations Security Support as necessary.
• Assists in the production and quality assurance of a variety of classified and unclassified Technical Security reports.
• Identify training requirements and ensure the technical and safety training records of TSCMOs are up to date and accurate. Researches and validates formal security training completion of new TSCMO candidates.
• Researches a wide variety of national references, both classified and unclassified, concerning the TSCM and Telecommunications Security programs. Recommends the applicability to SRS and makes updates as necessary to the TSO Standard Operating Procedures and DOE-SR publications.
• Ensures Facility Data Approval Records are accurate and updated.
• On a daily basis maintains accurate list of all TSMOs and promptly performs door combination changes to Technical Security Areas
• Obtains incident/investigative reports from all SRS organizations. Obtains and review access door, E3S, and other files necessary to properly adjudicate event and make recommendations on a path forward.
• Periodically inspect classified conference rooms to ensure all signs, logs, and procedures are being satisfactorily maintained.
• Be prepared to fulfil all DOE- SR Technical Security needs at SRS on-site or wherever DOE-SR possesses Technical Security responsibilities.

SUPERVISORY/MANAGEMENT AUTHORITY

TSCM Manager – CNSD employee

EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE

• Successful completion of the Federal Interagency TSCM Fundamentals Course or at least 12 months of experience with TSCM logistics or maintenance functions associated with a DOE TSCM Activity.
• A working knowledge of Counterintelligence, Operational Security, and Information Security principles and methods.
• Data Base and administrative management acumen.
• Experienced at writing and conveying Technical Security information to a broad audience of skill sets.
• Strong knowledge of MS Office products

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES

• The following physical abilities: vision with normal color and depth perception, capable of lifting and carrying 50 lbs, capable of working in small enclosed locations, climbing and working at heights above 10’, hearing loss of not more than 30 dB at any one frequency, and an ability to stand, kneel, and crawl over periods up to two hours.
• Position requires a DOE “Q” level security clearance and Sensitive Compartmented Information access.
• Ability to successfully pass a federal background check and a drug screen
• Cherokee Federal has suspended it’s COVID mandate. However it’s important to note that Cherokee Federal employees are included as covered employees in U.S. Presidential Executive Order 14042, which mandates Covid vaccines for federal contractors. Executive Order 14042 is currently not subject to enforcement by the Federal government. Therefore, Cherokee Federal has suspended application of the mandate and continues to monitor the government’s guidance on administration of any vaccine requirement.

WORK ENVIRONMENT

• Typical work week M-F 7-4 but can be intermittent hours if schedule demands
• Some travel required

ABOUT THE TEAM

Cherokee Federal is a collective group of subsidiary companies of Cherokee Nation Businesses (CNB). CNB is the economic engine of Cherokee Nation, the largest Native American tribe in the U.S. As a trusted partner, the Cherokee Federal team of companies manages nearly 2,000 projects of all sizes across the construction, engineering and manufacturing, and mission solutions portfolios – ranging from advanced data analytics and telehealth to cybersecurity, cloud and logistics.

Since 2012, our team of companies has won $6 billion in government contracts and completed more than 5,300 federal missions. Our 3,600+ employees work in 20+ countries, 50 states and 2 U.S. territories.

Why Cherokee Federal? Visit cherokee-federal.com to learn why you should join our team!

Compliance

Cherokee Federal is an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to prohibiting discrimination and harassment of any type and affords equal employment opportunities to employees and applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, union affiliation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, age, national origin, disability status, genetic information, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. We conform to the spirit as well as to the letter of all applicable laws and regulations governing all aspects of the relationship between the Company and its employees, including, but not limited to, recruitment, employment, promotion, transfer, training, working conditions, wages and salary administration, employee benefits, and application of policies. The policies and principles of EEO also apply to the selection and treatment of independent contractors, personnel working on our premises who are employed by temporary agencies and any other persons or firms doing business for or with the Company.

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