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Job Title: Common Access Card (CAC) Issuing Official (IO)

Salary: Contingent upon award

Position Summary: The highly organized, detail-driven, and security-minded candidate will provide Common Access Card (CAC) Issuing Official (IO) support to a government agency in Arlington, VA. The candidate must have a strong background in Security, and must be customer-focused, punctual, proactive, collaborative, and flexible, with the ability to build strong working relationships with staff and customers at all levels.

Responsibilities:

• Serves as the primary Issuing Official (IO), Super Verifying Official (SVO), Verifying Official (VO), and Local Registration Authority (LRA) in the Defense Enrollment Eligibility Reporting System (DEERS)/Real-Time Automated Personnel Identification System / ID Card section of the Security Directorate.
• Serves as the primary source for the rules, regulations, and directives regarding ID Cards/DEERS/RAPIDS procedures. More specifically, the contractor is responsible for completing daily tasks and ensuring requirements are completed in accordance with regulations and guidelines.
• Uses the rapids workstation to issue CACs and requests and downloads certificates prior to issuing CACs.
• Ensures the customer reads and signs the DD Form 2841, DOD (PKI) Registration Official Certificate of Acceptance, and the Acknowledgement of Responsibilities.
• Provides CAC recipients with information on the electronic DD Form 2841 and obtains their acknowledgement and signature by electronic means.
• Generates the Common Access Card (CAC) for eligible military, civilian, retired civilians, and contractors.
• Generates the Teslin machine readable Uniform Services Identification Card for the remaining population, which includes Guard/Reserve, retired military, and dependents of military and/or foreign nationals.
• Creates the DD Form 1172 for military dependents geographically separated from their sponsor.
• Issues cards to personnel classified as unmarried former spouses after verifying they are eligible for privileges under the Former Spouses Protection Act.
• Adds and removes dependents based on eligibility and after presentation of proper documentation.
• Serves as LRA and verifies identity and eligibility of card recipients as required by AFI 36-3026(I).
• Primary point of contact for ensuring computer, printers, laminators, cameras, and fingerprint identification equipment is functional, and makes minor authorized repairs as needed.
• Primary point of contact for the Defense Manpower Data Center (DMDC) to resolve all issues with equipment and cases that involve DMDC input/correction to the DEERS database.
• Responsible for training new employees that are assigned as backup support.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Qualifications:

• US Citizenship
• Active DoD SECRET Clearance
• Possess either (1) an Associate's Degree from an accredited institution and a minimum of 1 year of relevant experience as a Security Specialist or (2) a High School Diploma or GED Equivalent and a minimum of 3 years of relevant experience as a Security Specialist
• Possess a working knowledge of Microsoft Word and Excel
• Possess a working knowledge of (1) JPAS or (2) other automated database system
• Possess a working knowledge of DEERS and RAPIDS

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.