JRC is actively recruiting a talented  Access Control Specialist  to  serve as the front facing person for a mission critical program at the Washington Navy Yard.  The Access Control Specialist will support the Personnel and Physical Security team by greeting all employees and visitors, professional ly processing visitors via DISS, answer questions regarding Visit Access Requests (VARs) and directions within the facility while ensuring com pliance with all customer and Do D processes and procedures .    As the Access Control Specialist, you will…     Greet employees and v isitors in a professional manner   Ensure that all employees and visitors are processed per all DoD, DoN and SSP policies and procedure while ensuring that valid Visit Access Requests (VAR) are on file within DISS for SSP   Process and issue employee and v isitor badges in accordance w ith Clearance level and purpose of visit utilizing the On - guard Lenel sy s tem   Enroll DOD issued CAC’s into the Access Control System   Maintain a positive customer experience through professional interaction, timely and efficient handling of all calls, request, inquires and directives   Process visitor requests; enter clearance information into the DoD DISS system   Support courier card processing and identification   Submit and track administrative documents and general administrative and clerical support   Processes employees badge requests and coordinate appointments for new/renewal badges using the Lenel Access Control System.   Ensur e that the Visitor Control Desk is staffed at all times during duties hours and help to ensure all visitors and employees are assisted in a timely manner   Support additional duties as needed in support of the customer     What you bring to the table…     Associate degree and 3 years of experience or equivalent such as High School/GED with four (4+) years of experience 3+ years of experience in conducting analytical and support activities related to access control related research tasks Must have an active security clearance at the SECRET level or above (or have held an active clearance in the past 2 years)   H ighly developed interpersonal and communication skills and able to  communicate effectively, both orally and in writing in English C apable of taking a task with minimal instructions and exceeding expectations, with strong follow up skills and be detail oriented F lexible and adaptable to a fast- paced environment and changing priorities within our organization.    Experience using the OnGuard Lenel access control systems in relation to enrollment activities, access level programming, r unning of access reports/record and issuing badges .   Experience with DoD DISS system   Ability to conduct detailed research and analysis of technical data.   Ability to read and interpret management policy, regulations, and directives.   Prof iciency in Microsoft Office to include Word, Access, Excel, PowerPoint.   Ability to work effectively with a group or independently.   An ability to escort personnel as directed Must be able to lift up to 25 lbs