McBride Consulting has an exciting opportunity for a
Security Assistant
providing support to the Air Force Life Cycle Management Center-Ground Base Air Defense Sensor division (AFLCMC/ESG).
The ESG Division manages efforts focused on developing, acquiring, fielding and sustaining programs that support worldwide communications, Battle Management, Command & Control, Intelligence, Surveillance & Reconnaissance (C2ISR), Air/Ground Surveillance, Time Critical Targeting, Combat Identification, Radar Imagery, Integrated Air/Missile Defense, and Mobile/Fixed C2ISR Performance, Exploitation & Dissemination Facilities.
This is a full-time position located at Hanscom Air Force Base in Bedford, Massachusetts.
Duties includ
e, but not limited to:
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Provide technical security advice and support for collateral programs and, when required, SCI programs.
• Maintain strong working relationships with IP leads, program managers, contracting officers, and other stakeholders to ensure consistent protection integration throughout the acquisition and sustainment lifecycle.
• Develop and write OPSEC plans, transition plans, emergency action plans, transportation plans, and other required security documents.
• Review program documents for public release, ensuring proper CUI markings, classifications, and distribution statements, and provide accurate feedback to IP leads.
• Provide classification guidance and support for collateral and SCI programs as needed.
• Advise personnel on counterintelligence threats and trends.
• Assist in developing Security Classification Guides, Program Protection Plans, SOPs, DD Form 254s, and other key acquisition/security documents.
• Conduct classification reviews of inbound and outbound correspondence.
• Prepare, process, ship, receive, and distribute classified mail under an accountable mailing program.
• Prepare classified packages, courier forms, and maintain associated receipt records.
• Perform destruction of classified materials and CUI.
• Provide reproduction support for classified materials in paper and electronic formats.
• Review, track, and monitor security clearances in DISS to ensure personnel are properly accounted for and meet personnel security standards.
• Ensure personnel security clearances and access requirements are current; identify missing SF‑312/NDAs and alert IP leads.
• Prepare, process, and review Visitor Access Requests (VARs) for accuracy and eligibility; ensure timely visit certifications.
• Research, process, file, and maintain inbound and outbound VAR notices.
• Input foreign visits and contacts into DISS upon receiving self‑reports.
• Assist IP Security Offices with initiating e‑QIP/SF‑86s and performing military/government civilian fingerprinting.
• Support inspection preparations, including artifact creation for MICT or other inspection systems.
• Conduct entry/exit inspections and support random anti‑terrorism measures as directed.
• Assist with facility access control, including visitor escorting, badge creation, issuance, and tracking.
• Perform data entry in security system databases.
• Follow and enforce Government SOPs and Operating Instructions.
• Serve as Communications Security Responsible Officer or Secure Voice Responsible Officer when assigned.
• Serve as alternate equipment custodian as required.
• Provide security support to CAPs and SWAs, including access control, end‑of‑day checks, container combination changes, and maintenance reporting.
• Support monitoring and projects for secure spaces and operate secure VTC systems.
• Assist with alarm operations, including setting, testing, coordinating maintenance, and updating alarm response materials.
• Support classified meetings and all related security requirements.
• Contribute to security awareness and education programs by creating or updating presentations, brochures, and posters, and delivering briefings as needed.
• Perform miscellaneous administrative support as assigned by the Contractor site lead or IP lead.
