About Level Up 

Level Up, LLC, a wholly-owned subsidiary of AVIAN, represents a fusion of innovation, reliability, and top-tier cyber security and IT solutions. As a Virginia-based small business with over 150 years of collective experience, we pride ourselves on providing industry-leading expertise, big data analytics, and all-source research and analysis. Our technical capabilities directly bolster our customers' objectives, from mission centers to forward-deployed operations. 

In 2021, we joined forces with AVIAN, an employee-owned business and one of America’s fastest-growing private companies. With a shared commitment to resourcefulness, responsiveness, and reachability, we continue to uphold our trademark dependability and innovation, delivering exceptional services to our 80 government and commercial clients across 13 states. 

Beyond our technical and consulting prowess, we at Level Up believe in creating a positive impact within our communities. Through our charitable giving and volunteer programs, we support causes close to our hearts and inspire meaningful change. This commitment to service and community enhancement is what we call "The Level Up Way". 

Together, Level Up and AVIAN offer comprehensive solutions, blending technology and community engagement to create an exceptional partnership for our employees, customers, and community. 

Level Up is looking for a Special Access Control Officer. The successful candidate will implement policy and regulations governing Restricted Data management in accordance with Atomic Energy Act 1954, and other applicable federal regulations, including providing information support services to facilitate access to and protect critical intelligence information. This includes functioning as a control officer for materials from external agencies.

• Monitors the appropriate database(s) to receive requests, and reviews/processes requests in a timely manner in accordance with program standards.
• Enters requests into sponsor or IC databases for coordination and final approval.
• Provides guidance pertaining to the request and approval process and periodic updates pertaining to the status of existing requests. Provide support to the sponsor as needed for other tasks regarding the program
• Compile, collate, and organize data when directed to by staff. Data may be presented in a spreadsheet or binder form depending on the needs of the staff.
• Demonstrate excellent interpersonal skills when responding to requests or queries.
• Ability to appropriately prioritize and manage competing priorities.
• Professional discretion – officer will be required to work in an environment where extremely sensitive, disconcerting, and sensationalist information may be present. Professional discretion and conduct is imperative.
• Knowledge of Sponsor organizational structure, AORs, and operational responsibilities
• Knowledge of Sponsor relationship to other agencies
• Exceptional organizational skills

• Strong multitasking ability and scheduling skills.
• Extensive knowledge in the use of MS Office, the Internet, and other internal applications necessary to complete routine and moderately complex tasks.
• Excellent working knowledge of computer software to include search capability.
• Strong interpersonal skills to maintain effective working relationships with team members and customers.
• Ability to manage own activities and office workflow under tight deadlines.
• Bachelor’s degree from an accredited institution plus at least four years professional experience in Intelligence Community.
• Candidates resume must provide sufficient experience and/or education, knowledge, skills, and abilities to perform the duties of the specific position mentioned above.
• Minimum years’ experience providing executive level administrative support.
• Work experience can be considered in lieu of degree
• Basic understanding of IT systems and IT systems development processes and procedures.

Clearance Required