Project Security Officer

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Job Title: Project Security Officer

One position is available in Arizona, preferably located in an area around Tucson or Yuma, AZ. This position is contingent upon contract award (expected to be made in March - May 2025)

Business Service Line: Operations and Maintenance

Position Summary: The Project Security Officer will manage and oversee all aspects of background check investigations (BI). A successful candidate will identify and secure internal and external resources, interact with the client, manage BI's, and deliver quality work product as defined by DAWSON, clients and regulatory agencies. The Project Security Officer must be located in Arizona and be able to travel across the state.

Duties and Responsibilities:

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  Responsible for managing background check investigations.

  
  
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  Maintaining a list of personnel working on CBP owned/leased properties and indicated BI adjudication/clearance status with expiration date.

  
  

Qualifications:

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  Experience managing government background investigations.

  
  
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  Must be able to pass a thorough background check to gain badging access to federal buildings.

  
  
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  Ability to work in a fast-paced environment.

  
  
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  Excellent organizational and communication skills, both written and verbal

  
  
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  Must be able to review and edit reports and proposals

  
  
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  Proficient with standard Microsoft office tools

  
  

PHYSICAL DEMANDS AND WORK ENVIRONMENT:

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  Occasionally required to stand.

  
  
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  Occasionally required to walk.

  
  
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  Occasionally required to sit.

  
  
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  Continually required to utilize hand and finger dexterity.

  
  
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  Continually required to talk or hear.

  
  
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  Occasionally exposure to outside weather conditions.

  
  
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  The employee must Occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds.

  
  
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  Specific vision abilities required by this job include: Close vision; Distance vision; Color vision; Peripheral vision; Depth perception and ability to adjust focus.

  
  

*Position is Contingent Upon Award

DAWSON is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action/VEVRAA federal contractor. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

DAWSON offers a best-in-class benefits program including medical, dental, and vision insurance; a 401(k) program with employer match; paid vacation and sick leave; employer-paid basic life and AD&D insurance; an Employee Assistance Program; and a flexible work environment. Additionally, employees can choose from several voluntary benefits including critical illness coverage; accident insurance; identity theft coverage; pet insurance, and more.

DAWSON gives preference to internal candidates. If no internal candidate meets our qualifications, external candidates will be given consideration.