Security Program Assistant

Position Overview:

The Security Program Assistant (SPA) will perform a variety of clerical and administrative tasks.

Responsibilities: 

• Prepare and maintain records, to include personnel, property, maintenance, and operational records.
• Prepare periodic/scheduled reports.
• Maintain duty schedules and time sheets.
• Coordinate transportation for TO personnel, including country clearance telegrams, in-country security for incoming and outgoing personnel, and ensuring in-country housing needs are met. This responsibility does not include actually making travel arrangements (e.g., airline tickets, hotel reservations, etc.) for rotations.
• Maintain personnel and administrative files at the TO location, coordinating the maintenance of those files with CONUS management to ensure full copies of records are kept at both locations.
• Other administrative functions as assigned by the U.S. Government.

Required Qualifications:

All candidates must:

• Be at least 21 years of age.
• Be a U.S. citizen. 
• Be able to speak, read, write, and understand the English language. 
• Be able to pass the medical and physical requirements outlined in the contract. 
• Meet all standards as required by the contract. 
• Have a clean driving record with a valid driver’s license.
• Obtain and hold a Secret Security Clearance (current, active clearance preferred). 
• Must possess an Associate’s degree from an accredited institution. 
  1. This requirement may be substituted with an additional two (2) years of experience in administrative support, in addition to the experience requirement below.
• Must possess a minimum of three (3) years of experience in administrative support with an emphasis on security-related programs.
• Must be proficient in Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook, and possess sufficient computer skills to draft and finalize documents, manage electronic files, and establish and maintain an electronic record-keeping system.

All candidates will be required to complete a pre-employment medical and physical examination, drug screen, and psychological examination. Additionally, all candidates will be required to complete a paid pre-deployment training course. 

Work Environment and Location

The position is located in Baghdad, Iraq. Furnished housing will be provided. Travel to and from the Work Location will be provided. 

Employees may be exposed to extreme cold or hot weather conditions, fumes, or airborne particles, toxic or caustic chemicals, and loud noise.

Physical Demands 

The physical demands listed below, though not fully inclusive, are that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Must be able to remain in a stationary position 50% of the time. The employee is frequently required to move about inside the office to access file cabinets, office machinery, etc. The employee is occasionally required to stand; climb or balance and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds.

FLSA Status: Exempt

Teleworking: No

Travel: Yes

Benefits: Yes

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