**Description** **Jr. Security Specialist Responsibilities include but are not limited to:** + Assist the team with day-to-day administration and execution of the Corporate Security Program, supporting its continued growth and scalability, including: + Maintaining and updating security program documentation, records and files + Assist in managing corporate security SharePoint sites, and other relevant security databases + Assist with corporate security processes, form creation, and plan writing + Support the Controlled Unclassified Information (CUI) program by implementing proper handling, storage, and dissemination procedures in accordance with regulatory requirements + Support other Corporate Security initiatives as needed + Serve as a point of contact for employee requests and questions on general security-related matters, including: + Physical security compliance adherence to company policies and industry regulations + Personnel security to include initiating and maintaining clearance requirements, training and foreign travel briefings + Badge and facility access requests + Visitor control and escort procedures **Jr. Security Specialist Position Requirements:** + Active Secret Security Clearance or equivalent DOE security clearance with ability to obtain a Top-Secret Clearance + Knowledge, experience, and understanding of Industrial Security + Excellent written and oral communication skills and meticulous attention to detail + Strong interpersonal skills, ability to communicate effectively and ability to problem solve + Proficient in Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Adobe Acrobat + Ability to work independently as well as within a team environment + Occasional travel to ARA offices as needed **Preferences:** + Working knowledge of government security systems including DISS, NBIS and SWFT + Demonstrate the ability to help manage and oversee comprehensive security programs + Knowledge of open storage areas, SCIF standards, and Intelligence Community Directives (ICDs) + Knowledge of the requirements pertaining to CUI + Knowledge of CMMC physical security requirements + Knowledge of communications security (COMSEC) **Applied Research Associates, Inc. Company Information:** Applied Research Associates, Inc. is a 100% employee-owned international research and engineering company recognized for providing technically superior solutions to complex and challenging problems in the physical sciences. We invite you to visit our website (https://www.ara.com/) to learn more about who we are (https://www.ara.com/who-we-are/) , what we do (https://www.ara.com/what-we-do/) , the excellent careers (https://www.ara.com/careers/) and benefits (https://www.ara.com/benefits/) we offer and explore some of our featured offices (https://www.ara.com/featured-offices/) . Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities This employer is required to notify all applicants of their rights pursuant to federal employment laws. For further information, please review the Know Your Rights (https://www.eeoc.gov/poster) notice from the Department of Labor.