Job Description
Company Overview Hexagon US Federal is a proxy-governed subsidiary of Hexagon AB providing an ever expanding portfolio of Hexagon Technologies to U.S. Federal Government organizations, including defense and intelligence agencies to meet a variety of mission requirements. With our unique capabilities and experience we transform state-of-the-art commercial technology into mission-specific solutions for our customers, partnering with them to solve their most challenging problems.
Quick Hits Employees: 200
Operating Locations: Chantilly, VA (HQ); Huntsville, AL; Lanham, MD, and other client sites across the US
We are seeking an enthusiastic and motivated
Security Intern to join our team at
Hexagon US Federal in support of our DoD programs.As a Security Intern, you will gain hands-on experience working within a cleared defense contractor environment, supporting the company's industrial security program in accordance with DoD and DCSA requirements. You will work closely with our Facility Security Officer (FSO), security team, and cross-functional partners to assist with day-to-day security operations and compliance activities.Responsibilities may include supporting personnel security actions, maintaining security records, assisting with visit authorizations and access control processes, helping with SEAD 3 and insider threat reporting requirements, participating in security training initiatives, and contributing to ongoing compliance and process improvement projects. Interns will also gain exposure to areas such as CMMC, classified safeguarding, SCIF operations, and overall security program management.Additionally, interns will participate in a weekly speaker series featuring leaders from across the organization, providing valuable insight into defense contracting, program management, and corporate operations.This internship provides meaningful exposure to the national security and defense contracting environment, offering the opportunity to develop practical skills, expand your professional network, and apply your academic knowledge in a real-world, mission-focused setting.
Responsibilities
- Maintain tracking records and filing systems, archives files as necessary
- Recommend new administrative support processes
- Execute security in and out processing requirements
- Issue security related equipment, records, receipts, or supplies
- Maintain a schedule of appointments for a manager or offices
- Answer security related telephone calls, directs calls to the appropriate branch or office, and take messages
- Research, records, and reports statistical analysis for historical and planning purposes
- Provide security support for passing, verifying, and receiving clearances, processing visitor requests, processing requests for Badges, and processing Visit Certifications and Perm Certifications
- Update security data, run inquiries, provide quality control, develop reports using various databases
- Provide support coordinating, tasking and managing security action responses from internal office, other Government, and industry organizations
- Maintain and update appropriate security related databases
- Provide administrative/customer support duties for access control and physical security support to the Headquarter buildings
- Issue and manage badges for Headquarters personnel and visitors
- Update data, provide quality control, run reports, and use the systems for proper badging, Visit Request and Badging System (VRBS), and others as needed
- Process certifications for access via fax, email, electronic message format and IC databases for visitors' access for daily visit or multiple visits up to one year
- Assist with badge issues, provide visitors information support, directions and assist in contacting visitor POC
- Assist with onboarding and out-processing of personnel to include badge creation for new personnel and badge destruction for departed personnel as well as assist in updating accesses for personnel
- Assist in the set-up and conduct of the weekly briefing for new personnel introduction to the facility
Skills
- Knowledge of Microsoft Office and standard computer applications
- Oral and written communication skills sufficient to compose and deliver responses to customers' routine questions in a clear and concise manner
Work Environment
- Work is performed primarily in a professional office and/or remote home office environment, subject to typical conditions.
No Security Clearance required. No travel required.
What we will provide in return: - Competitive health care plans with savings accounts - Dental and vision plans - 401k with 100% company match up to 6%, with immediate vesting on company match - Life and disability insurance - Learning Management System with robust offerings - Tuition Reimbursement Program - Flexible working arrangements where possible - 13 paid holidays per year - Veterans' focused Employee Resources Group with regular educational sessions and communications - Leadership Development Program with multiple learning options
Hexagon US Federal is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer. We comply with all applicable federal anti-discrimination laws and provide reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities and disabled veterans in its job application procedures. If you have any difficulty using our online system and need an accommodation due to a disability, you may use the following email address, hr@hexagonusfederal.com and/or phone number (703) 264-5600 to contact us about your interest in employment with Hexagon US Federal. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to protected veteran status, disability status, or any other protected class covered by federal, state, or local law. Hexagon US Federal participates in E-Verify. At Hexagon US Federal, we prioritize a secure and thorough hiring process. Be aware that we will never extend an employment offer without a careful review and interview process, and all official communications from our representatives will come from a verified Hexagon US Federal email address, never requesting upfront fees or sensitive information.
Job Tags
Permanent employment, For contractors, Internship, Work at office, Local area, Immediate start, Remote work, Home office, Flexible hours