Document Control Security Associate

Draper is an independent, nonprofit research and development company headquartered in Cambridge, MA. The 2,000+ employees of Draper tackle important national challenges with a promise of delivering successful and usable solutions. From military defense and space exploration to biomedical engineering, lives often depend on the solutions we provide. Our multidisciplinary teams of engineers and scientists work in a collaborative environment that inspires the cross-fertilization of ideas necessary for true innovation. For more information about Draper, visit www.draper.com.

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Equal Employment Opportunity

Draper is committed to creating a diverse environment and is proud to be an affirmative action and equal opportunity employer.   We understand the value of diversity and its impact on a high-performance culture.  All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, disability, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran status, or genetic information.   

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Responsibilities:  

An entry-level position that requires industrial security and customer service experience.  Responsible for assisting in the day-to-day operations of the Document Control team, to include, maintaining the classified accountability system, ensuring proper markings are applied, issuing receipts, dispatching and dispositioning classified material in accordance with the standards and regulations outlined in the 32 CFR Part 117, National Industrial Security Program Operating Manual (NISPOM) and Draper Policy and Procedures Manual.  Ensure data integrity within the accountability systems and provide security education and awareness training to ensure personnel are properly educated on the proper method of marking, handling, generating, storing and transmitting classified materials.

Essential Functions/Required Experience

• Assist in the day-to-day operations of Draper's document control function, provide guidance and implement changes as necessary. Ensure day-to-day accuracy of the classified accountability system by properly tracking, receipting, dispatching and dispositioning all classified material.
• Support all classified material by means of; preparing, marking, transferring ownership (internal and external), destroying, reproducing, couriering, inventorying, recording and filing all transactions. Prepare and review incoming and outgoing classified documents and media to confirm efficient processing while ensuring accuracy.
• Assist in creating, documenting and implementing Standard Operating Procedures for all Draper's Document Control responsibilities. Assist with reviewing existing processes to enable the operation to modernize and utilize technological efficiencies.
• Review audits, assist with documenting any findings and provide detailed results to Security management in a timely manner. Manage and destroy classified materials using disintegrating, degaussing equipment and maintain associate destruction records.
• Provide assistance, when needed, to the Industrial Security and Mail Services functional areas.
• Remain current on all DoD policies and procedures by successfully completing online courses and other training sessions.

Qualifications:  

Required Qualifications:  

Current Secret clearance required. Must meet minimum requirements and be eligible to obtain Top Secret Clearance.

• Possess 1 – 3 years of security related experience.
• Candidate must have knowledge of the 32 CFR Part 117, National Industrial Security Program Operating Manual (NISPOM).
• Accuracy and attention to detail is required.
• Candidate must possess strong oral and written communication skills as well as good organization, the ability to multi-task and work well diverse teams of individuals.

Preferred Qualifications:  

• Current Top Secret clearance
• Proficiency with marking and protecting classified material
• Individual should be service oriented with the ability to work under pressure, be a self-starter and work well with all levels of management and staff.
• Proficiency in business and government software applications such as MS Office, SIMS, and NISS

Security Requirement:    

• Secret Clearance required