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What You'll Do

As a member of BCG’s Federal Risk and Security team, the Security Senior Specialist supports the Facility Security Officer and Assistant Facility Security Officer in security planning, compliance, and coordination in accordance with the US Government and corporate requirements. The Security Senior Specialist plays an integral role in ensuring the effective implementation of BCG Fed's Foreign Ownership Control or Influence (FOCI) mitigation agreements as a non-possessing cleared facility.

 

Security Senior Specialist tasks include leading BCG Federal’s PERSEC function through processing personnel clearances, keeping and managing records on relevant security matters, facilitating employee trainings / briefings, managing visitor processes and cleared visit requests, ensuring accountability and traceability for security decisions, and carrying out other duties as required in the administration of corporate, National Industrial Security Program Operating Manual (NISPOM) Rule, and other government security regulation.

 

YOU'RE GOOD AT

 

In this position, you will be responsible for assisting the daily administration and maintenance of BCG’s Federal security program, as well as implementing and maintaining security best practices across all US Federal Government projects – including those not requiring access to classified information. As the Security Senior Specialist, you will:

 

Oversee a large volume of employee security clearances- supporting the lifecycle including initiating new investigations, assisting in responding to RFAs and managing periodic reinvestigations of BCG Federal cleared employees
Work closely with the BCG Federal People & Ops team to ensure a timely onboarding process for all cleared employees
Track security clearance investigations and perform administrative support functions, with a deep knowledge of:Defense Information Security System (DISS)National Background Investigation Services (NBIS)Assist the AFSO in development and administration of security training for site personnel – including both cleared and non-cleared individuals, including, but not limited to:Initial security indoctrinationsPre/post foreign travel briefingsAnnual refresher briefingsDebriefings for outgoing employeesProcess visit requests both for cleared visits and all visits between BCG Fed employees and foreign affiliatesAssist case team members in acquiring necessary access and badging to facilitate client site support – such as CACs, SIPR/NIPR access, site badging- through working closely with Security Champions and CORsSupport customer assessments and develop strong relations with customers' and USG facility security officers to ensure compliance with all project requirements and access requirementsSupport and evolve BCG Federal’s Insider Threat Program as the Insider Threat Program Senior Official (ITPSO)

What You'll Bring

US citizen with an active security clearance at Top Secret or above is required3+ years of professional experience in a National Industrial Security Program (NISP) government or contractor security roleIndustrial Security Professional (ISP) Certification or CDSE FSO Program Management Certification (for Possessing or Non-Possessing Facilities)Strong knowledge of NISS, DISS, NBIS, eAPP, Scattered Castles, and as well as forms such as SF86, DD 441, and SF 328In-depth knowledge of NISPOM Rule and DoD requirements and CUI handling practices Excellent verbal and written skills, especially in proofreadingAbility to exercise judgment and understanding of how decisions impact overall organization and make decisions based on logic and common senseAbility to exercise judgment in managing confidential/sensitive information; trustworthyHigh level of self-motivation and initiative; high degree of follow through seeing tasks to completion with the ability to work effectively, multi-task and adapt in an ever changing, challenging, and fast-paced environmentAbility to anticipate alternate solutions and be prepared with contingency plans as needed in a calm and efficient mannerSuperior attention to detail and accuracy with willingness to consistently check and double-check all aspects of the security program with respect to US Government security guidanceService-oriented, flexible, positive team player

Who You'll Work With

You will be part of the BCG Federal Risk and Security team, interfacing regularly with internal functions like peoples & operations, finance, contracts, and cybersecurity, IT and directly supporting our Federal case teams and clients.

Additional info

Format

At BCG, our people and relationships are at the heart of everything we do. We believe that in-person work is essential to our culture, mentorship, and professional development. That's why we operate on a hybrid model, with the expectation that team members will be in the office 3 to 5 days per week. This role is designed for those who thrive in a dynamic, collaborative environment and is not intended for remote or virtual work.

 

Compensation

Total compensation for this role includes base salary, annual discretionary performance bonus, retirement contribution, and a market leading benefits package described below.

 

The base salary range for this role is $98,000-$120,000.

 

This is an estimated range and specific base salaries within the range depend on factors such as office location, experience, and skill set. It is not common for new BCG employees to be hired at the high-end of the salary range. BCG regularly reviews its ranges to ensure market competitiveness.

 

In addition to your base salary, your total compensation will include a discretionary bonus of up to 12% and a generous retirement contribution that starts at 5% and moves to 10% after 2 years.

 

At BCG, we are committed to offering a comprehensive benefit program that includes everything our employees and their families need to be well and live life to the fullest. We pay the full cost of medical, dental, and vision coverage for employees – and their eligible family members.* That’s zero dollars in premiums taken from employee paychecks.

All of our plans provide best in class coverage:

Zero dollar ($0) health insurance premiums for BCG employees, spouses, and childrenLow $10 (USD) copays for trips to the doctor, urgent care visits and prescriptions for generic drugsDental coverage, including up to $5,000 in orthodontia benefitsVision insurance with coverage for both glasses and contact lenses annuallyReimbursement for gym memberships and other fitness activitiesFully vested retirement contributions made annually, whether you contribute or not, plus the option for employees to make personal contributions to a 401(k) planPaid Parental Leave and other family benefits such as elective egg freezing, surrogacy, and adoption reimbursementGenerous paid time off including 12 holidays per year, an annual office closure between Christmas and New Years, and 15 vacation days per year (earned at 1.25 days per month)Paid sick time on an as needed basis

*Employees, spouses, and children are covered at no cost. Employees share in the cost of domestic partner coverage.

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