About Careertakes

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Role Summary

Confidential Client is seeking a Junior Physical Security Analyst to support Joint Theater Distribution Center (JTDC) logistics and physical security operations. This is a full-time role based in State Farm, Virginia (VA). The analyst will work under senior staff to help assess risks, support implementation of physical security measures, coordinate with stakeholders, and contribute to security training and documentation. US citizenship and an active Secret clearance are required.

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What You’ll Do

• Support physical security risk assessments for JTDC facilities, transport routes, staging areas, and logistics nodes under senior analyst guidance.
• Help develop and document mitigation measures, collect observations, and apply established procedures.
• Assist with implementing access control, surveillance, perimeter protection, and intrusion detection solutions.
• Maintain and update Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) and other security documentation.
• Support contingency planning, exercises, and after-action documentation.
• Coordinate routine communications with government agencies, mission partners, and local security staff.
• Provide entry-level liaison and security awareness support to JTDC personnel and contractors.
• Assist in basic physical security training and prepare awareness materials and briefings.
• Monitor and report physical security issues affecting cargo, personnel, or logistics operations.

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Location & Employment Type

• Primary location: State Farm, Virginia (VA), United States
• Employment type: FULL_TIME
• This position requires on-site work in support of logistics and security operations (not remote).

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Salary

• Estimated: $106,715 per year (estimated value shown on source posting). Final compensation will depend on experience, education, and qualifications.

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Must-Have Qualifications

• US Citizenship.
• Active Secret security clearance.
• Bachelor’s degree (BA or BS) in Security Management, Logistics, International Relations, or a related field — or equivalent experience.
• Basic understanding of physical security principles, risk assessment methods, and incident response procedures.
• Familiarity with DoD and relevant command-level physical security policies and compliance requirements.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.

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Preferred / Additional Skills

• Ability to operate in dynamic or expeditionary environments.
• Solid organizational, analytical, and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a multi-disciplinary team.
• Experience supporting logistics or JTDC-like operations a plus.

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Security & Legal

• US Citizenship and active Secret clearance are required to be considered for this role.
• Careertakes supports a lawful, non-discriminatory hiring process. Reasonable accommodations are available for applicants with disabilities upon request.

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About the Opportunity

This is an entry-level to early-career role providing hands-on exposure to physical security within logistics and sustainment operations. You will gain practical experience in DoD-aligned security practices while supporting mission-essential activity for a confidential client operating in complex environments.

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Equal Opportunity & Hiring Transparency

Careertakes and our client are Equal Opportunity Employers committed to building a diverse and inclusive workforce. We prohibit discrimination or harassment of any kind. To support a fair and efficient hiring process, AI tools may be used to assist with application review or resume screening. These tools do not replace human decision-making. Final hiring decisions are made by people.

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