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Apple Retail is where the best of Apple comes together. We bring our expertise to help people do what they love, delivering an only-at-Apple experience. We believe inclusion is a shared responsibility and we work together to foster a culture where everyone belongs and is inspired to do their best work.

As a Specialist, you build brand loyalty and create owners of Apple products and services. You’re dedicated to selling and delivering a customer service experience that is unlike any other. A Specialist is curious — you ask questions to learn about our customers’ needs, customizing recommendations to enrich their lives.

Description

• Deliver excellent service to Apple customers by seeking to understand their needs, identifying ownership opportunities, presenting products and services, and educating customers on relevant ways to buy products.
• Understand and proactively stay up to date on Apple’s products, services, purchase options, and Product Zone sales processes.
• Support your peers throughout the store as needed by sharing knowledge about Apple’s products, services, and purchase options, and assist in offering ownership opportunities.
• Maintain accuracy and follow guidance.
• Perform other tasks as needed, including but not limited to providing customer service and support in other areas of the store.
• Contribute to an inclusive environment by respecting each other’s differences and having the curiosity to learn.
• Demonstrate Apple’s values of inclusion and diversity in daily activities.

Minimum Qualifications

You should have availability to work a schedule based on business needs that may include nights, weekends, and public holidays in the retail store, and reliably attend work as scheduled, in line with local laws and subject to any approved accommodations.

Preferred Qualifications

You can:

• Demonstrate knowledge of Apple products and services. 
• Personalize solutions based on customer needs, and effectively communicate them.
• Work in a fast-paced environment, often supporting multiple customers at the same time.Work in a team environment, demonstrating shared responsibility and accountability with other team members.
• Be curious and open to learning from others and helping each other grow.
• Learn about and deepen your understanding of Apple products and services, and third-party products, to enhance the customer experience.
• Be trusted with sensitive or confidential information, keeping with Apple’s core values.

Place of Work

On-site

Requisition ID

Retail1

Job Benefits

At Apple, base pay is one part of our total compensation package and is determined within a range. This provides the opportunity to progress as you grow and develop within a role. Your base pay will depend on your skills, qualifications, experience, and location. Apple employees also have the opportunity to become an Apple shareholder through participation in Apple’s discretionary employee stock programs. Apple employees are eligible for discretionary restricted stock unit awards, and can purchase Apple stock at a discount if voluntarily participating in Apple’s Employee Stock Purchase Plan. You’ll also receive benefits including: Comprehensive medical and dental coverage, retirement benefits, a range of discounted products and free services, and for formal education related to advancing your career at Apple, reimbursement for certain educational expenses — including tuition. Additionally, this role might be eligible for discretionary bonuses or commission payments as well as relocation. Learn more about Apple Benefits ( For information about pay, if you are interested in roles located in one of our California, Colorado, Hawaii, Illinois, Minnesota, New York, Washington, or Washington DC locations click here to select a store and view pay information ( Apple is an equal opportunity employer that is committed to inclusion and diversity. We take affirmative action to ensure equal opportunity for all applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, Veteran status, or other legally protected characteristics. Learn more about your EEO rights as an applicant (

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Job Description Summary
Organization's Summary Statement:

Provide expertise, oversight and coordination for FM's 24/7/365 incident response effort, from initial occurrence to closeout, including triage and assessment of situations, determining response, staffing, customer communication and administrative responsibilities. Administrative tasks include inputting data into the automated Facilities Management System (FMS). Incumbent has a critical role in coordinating activities to ensure continuity of critical operations/services. They must consistently exercise discretion and independent judgment in the performance of their essential duties. There will be times that this incumbent may serve in the role of Incident Commander in the absence of senior leadership - they may be the primary or only set of eyes on campus to assess and address incidents and emergencies from a facilities perspective. An Incident Response Commander has the overall responsibility for managing an incident by establishing objectives, planning strategies, and implementing tactics - they are the person in charge.

Physical Demands:

Work is performed in both an office environment and in the field. Incumbent must be able to work in hazardous environments, including confined spaces, heights, flooded areas and other adverse conditions. Due to the nature of the position, the incumbent will be considered an Essential/Catastrophic employee, subject to a 24 hour day, 7 day week span of operation - during times of emergency, incumbent can expect to work excessive hours to manage and coordinate a situation; flexibility is required. This is one of multiple positions; shifts vary and all shifts include evening, overnight, and weekend shifts. Shift rotation may be required to meet operational needs.

Preferences:
-Seven (7) years of experience in construction or facility maintenance in a multi-facility complex.
-Experience with 24/7 response.
-Experience in electro/mechanical/plumbing trades.
-Experience leading a team.

Licenses/ Certifications:

Incumbent must possess a driver's license, as duties require the incumbent to travel to and from sites both on and off campus. IF driving a State vehicle, incumbent must possess a valid MD Class C driver's license or equivalent with fewer than six (6) points.

Within six months of employment, must complete and pass the FEMA: Intro to Incident Command System (Higher Ed) certification ICS-100 for Higher Education.

Minimum Qualifications
Education: Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university.

Experience: Two (2) years of incident response, facilities, operations, construction, or maintenance experience.

Other: Additional work experience as defined above may be substituted on a year for year basis for up to four (4) years of the required education. Knowledge of incident responses.
Skill in oral and written communication.
Skill in the use of Microsoft Office products.
Ability to multitask and prioritize assignments.

Additional Job Details

Required Application Materials:

Resume, cover letter and 3 professional references

Best Consideration Date:

9/12/2025

Posting Close Date:

N/A

Open Until Filled:

Yes

Visa Requirement:

***This position does not provide sponsorship for Visa***

Job Risks
Not Applicable to This Position

Financial Disclosure Required
No

For more information on Financial Disclosure, please visit Maryland's State Ethics Commission website.

Department
VPA-FM-O&M-Incident Response Unit

Worker Sub-Type
Staff Regular

Salary Range
$66,840 - $80,208

Benefits Summary

For more information on Regular Exempt benefits, select this link.

Background Checks

Offers of employment are contingent on completion of a background check. Information reported by the background check will not automatically disqualify anyone from employment. Before any adverse decision, the finalist will have an opportunity to provide information to the University regarding disclosable background check information. The University reserves the right to rescind the offer of employment or otherwise decline or terminate employment if the information reported by the background check is deemed incompatible with the position, regardless of when the background check is completed.

Employment Eligibility

The successful candidate must complete employment eligibility verification (on Form I-9) by presenting documents that establish identity and work authorization within the timeframe required by federal immigration law, and where applicable, to demonstrate renewed employment authorization. Failure to complete employment eligibility verification or reverification within the timeframe set forth by law may result in suspension or termination of employment.

EEO Statement

The University of Maryland, College Park is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive equal consideration for employment. Please read the University's Equal Employment Opportunity Statement of Policy.

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Working Title

Mid-Level Program Engineer

Payroll Title

Specialist

Location

BCSA Arlington Office - Arlington, VA 22203 US (Primary)

Category

Administrative / Clerical

Job Type

Full-time

Job Classification

Salaried

Exemption Type

Exempt

Type of Hire

Fully Funded

Security Clearance Required

Secret

Education

Bachelor's Degree

Travel

Up to 25%

Job Description

BCS Allegient provides technically oriented services from program management to advanced systems integration and engineering. BCS Allegient is a leader in advanced technology research and solutions development, and we are growing quickly. We are looking for a Mid-Level Program Engineer to support one of our government clients, the Office of Naval Research.

Essential Job Functions

• Assist the Program Manager with management and oversight of program objectives
• Assist in coordinating conferences, demonstrations, expositions, events, meetings, technical reviews, etc.
• Maintaining briefings; and assisting in coordinating input for data calls, such as budget exhibit submissions, congressional requests for information and budgetary drills.
• Assist in developing and maintaining key documents and master plans that incorporate all relevant studies and analyses
• Support technical management of programs including acquisition plan development, representation of the government project manager where required, and assessment of performance in terms of technical objectives, costs and schedule.
• Support the management and execution of programs by updating Task Planning Sheets, Mission Model Canvas sheets, quad sheets, Fact Sheets and drafting portfolio review slides
• Assist in the development of databases for technical and programmatic tracking of key deliverables and milestones.
• Assist in the preparation of program status reports and after-action reports following major program reviews or key events, as required.
• Support preparation of draft briefing materials, meeting/trip agendas, reports, correspondence, and action item tracking.

Job Requirements

Education Requirement:

• A Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university
• Education Credit: A master's degree from an accredited college or university may be substituted for two (2) years of experience.

Experience Requirements:

• Active or ability to obtain a DoD Secret clearance
• Seven (7) years of experience in engineering, mathematics, or science, including biology, chemistry, computer science, and physics.
• Recent experience (last 5 years) in federal acquisition and budgeting.
• Experience in evaluating and developing analytical models, procedures, and techniques.
• Experience in executing and reviewing technical studies, analysis, and design activities.

Desired Additional Qualifications:

• Experience with DoD RDT&E program/budget exhibits & RDT&E strategic plans.

We are equal opportunity/affirmative action employers, committed to diversity in the workplace. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, or protected veteran status, or any other protected characteristic under state or local law.

Apple Retail is where the best of Apple comes together. We bring our expertise to help people do what they love, delivering an only-at-Apple experience. We believe inclusion is a shared responsibility and we work together to foster a culture where everyone belongs and is inspired to do their best work.

As a Specialist, you build brand loyalty and create owners of Apple products and services. You’re dedicated to selling and delivering a customer service experience that is unlike any other. A Specialist is curious — you ask questions to learn about our customers’ needs, customizing recommendations to enrich their lives.

Description

• Deliver excellent service to Apple customers by seeking to understand their needs, identifying ownership opportunities, presenting products and services, and educating customers on relevant ways to buy products.
• Understand and proactively stay up to date on Apple’s products, services, purchase options, and Product Zone sales processes.
• Support your peers throughout the store as needed by sharing knowledge about Apple’s products, services, and purchase options, and assist in offering ownership opportunities.
• Maintain accuracy and follow guidance.
• Perform other tasks as needed, including but not limited to providing customer service and support in other areas of the store.
• Contribute to an inclusive environment by respecting each other’s differences and having the curiosity to learn.
• Demonstrate Apple’s values of inclusion and diversity in daily activities.

Minimum Qualifications

You should have availability to work a schedule based on business needs that may include nights, weekends, and public holidays in the retail store, and reliably attend work as scheduled, in line with local laws and subject to any approved accommodations.

Preferred Qualifications

You can:

• Demonstrate knowledge of Apple products and services. 
• Personalize solutions based on customer needs, and effectively communicate them.
• Work in a fast-paced environment, often supporting multiple customers at the same time.Work in a team environment, demonstrating shared responsibility and accountability with other team members.
• Be curious and open to learning from others and helping each other grow.
• Learn about and deepen your understanding of Apple products and services, and third-party products, to enhance the customer experience.
• Be trusted with sensitive or confidential information, keeping with Apple’s core values.

Place of Work

On-site

Requisition ID

Retail1

Job Benefits

At Apple, base pay is one part of our total compensation package and is determined within a range. This provides the opportunity to progress as you grow and develop within a role. Your base pay will depend on your skills, qualifications, experience, and location. Apple employees also have the opportunity to become an Apple shareholder through participation in Apple’s discretionary employee stock programs. Apple employees are eligible for discretionary restricted stock unit awards, and can purchase Apple stock at a discount if voluntarily participating in Apple’s Employee Stock Purchase Plan. You’ll also receive benefits including: Comprehensive medical and dental coverage, retirement benefits, a range of discounted products and free services, and for formal education related to advancing your career at Apple, reimbursement for certain educational expenses — including tuition. Additionally, this role might be eligible for discretionary bonuses or commission payments as well as relocation. Learn more about Apple Benefits ( For information about pay, if you are interested in roles located in one of our California, Colorado, Hawaii, Illinois, Minnesota, New York, Washington, or Washington DC locations click here to select a store and view pay information ( Apple is an equal opportunity employer that is committed to inclusion and diversity. We take affirmative action to ensure equal opportunity for all applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, Veteran status, or other legally protected characteristics. Learn more about your EEO rights as an applicant (

Application Link

MANTECH seeks a motivated, career and customer-oriented Security Specialist to support our DoD contract out of Arlington, VA.  

The Security Specialist will provide assistance to the Government security staff in the execution of their collateral, SAP and SCI duties.

Responsibilities include but are not limited to:

• Personnel, information, physical, industrial and operations security in support of collateral, special access program (SAP), sensitive compartmented information (SCI), Insider Threat (InT), security education training and awareness (SETA) and alternative compensatory control measures (ACCM) programs.
• Assist with developing, implementing, managing, and monitoring policies, instructions, procedures, control systems, and methods to prevent compromise or loss of classified information or material.
• Assist with physical security, surveys, and inspections.
• Maintain security-related databases, such as DISS, to ensure the integrity of the applicable information.
• Prepare classified material for mailing in accordance with applicable DoD regulations (i.e. markings, receipting, wrapping, tracking).
• Review applications for security clearances for administrative completeness and submit applications as required.
• Prepare incoming and outgoing visit authorization requests (VARs) for command personnel and visitors to include coordination of foreign national certifications with the Defense Intelligence Agency (DIA) and applicable Embassies.
• Assist with security support to conferences (i.e. process VARs, verification of participant clearances, provide/transport classified information/materials, site surveys, on-site support, etc.).

Minimum Qualifications: 

• At least 4 years of experience in the security functional area.
• At least 4 years of experience with the latest security policies, processes, and procedures including personnel, information, physical, industrial and operations security in support of collateral, special access program (SAP), sensitive compartmented information (SCI), Insider Threat (InT), security education training and awareness (SETA) and alternative compensatory control measures (ACCM) programs.
• High School Diploma

Preferred Qualifications:

• Bachelors Degree
• Experience with the Office of Secretary of Defense (OSD), Joint Staff, or Service-level security experience.
• Experience with handling classified correspondence and materials, knowledge of Microsoft Office suite tools, and experience in writing, editing, and managing executive correspondence.
• Demonstrated subject matter knowledge of DoD, intelligence community, and national-level personnel security policies and procedures.
   

Clearance Requirement :

• Must have an active TS/SCI
   

Physical Requirements:

• Sedentary Work

MANTECH seeks a motivated, career and customer-oriented Security Specialist to support our DoD contract out of Arlington, VA.  

The Security Specialist will provide assistance to the Government security staff in the execution of their collateral, SAP and SCI duties.

Responsibilities include but are not limited to:

• Personnel, information, physical, industrial and operations security in support of collateral, special access program (SAP), sensitive compartmented information (SCI), Insider Threat (InT), security education training and awareness (SETA) and alternative compensatory control measures (ACCM) programs.
• Assist with developing, implementing, managing, and monitoring policies, instructions, procedures, control systems, and methods to prevent compromise or loss of classified information or material.
• Assist with physical security, surveys, and inspections.
• Maintain security-related databases, such as DISS, to ensure the integrity of the applicable information.
• Prepare classified material for mailing in accordance with applicable DoD regulations (i.e. markings, receipting, wrapping, tracking).
• Review applications for security clearances for administrative completeness and submit applications as required.
• Prepare incoming and outgoing visit authorization requests (VARs) for command personnel and visitors to include coordination of foreign national certifications with the Defense Intelligence Agency (DIA) and applicable Embassies.
• Assist with security support to conferences (i.e. process VARs, verification of participant clearances, provide/transport classified information/materials, site surveys, on-site support, etc.).

Minimum Qualifications: 

• At least 4 years of experience in the security functional area.
• At least 4 years of experience with the latest security policies, processes, and procedures including personnel, information, physical, industrial and operations security in support of collateral, special access program (SAP), sensitive compartmented information (SCI), Insider Threat (InT), security education training and awareness (SETA) and alternative compensatory control measures (ACCM) programs.
• High School Diploma

Preferred Qualifications:

• Bachelors Degree
• Experience with the Office of Secretary of Defense (OSD), Joint Staff, or Service-level security experience.
• Experience with handling classified correspondence and materials, knowledge of Microsoft Office suite tools, and experience in writing, editing, and managing executive correspondence.
• Demonstrated subject matter knowledge of DoD, intelligence community, and national-level personnel security policies and procedures.
   

Clearance Requirement :

• Must have an active TS/SCI
   

Physical Requirements:

• Sedentary Work

MANTECH seeks a Security Specialist -Mid, in support of our government customer. The Security Specialist provides special access security oversight for the Missile Defense Agency supporting 10,000+ personnel at numerous geographically separated locations.

Responsibilities include but are not limited to:

• Process new incoming Program Access Request (PAR) packages by quality-reviewing the PAR and route PAR for necessary approvals/signatures, tracking via the JADE database and As part of the PAR process, review DD-254s to verify individual’s authorization for program access.
• Update the JADE database with all incoming Program Indoctrination Agreements (PIA) and Debriefing Statements, as well as foreign travel, security violations, derogatory information, etc.
• Ensure all PARs, PIAs, and Debriefs, are scanned into the JADE database and assist customers as to the status of PAR packages, i.e., checking the database as to status, and/or checking pending folders, reciprocity files, and individual personnel folders
• Perform personnel verification actions via the Defense Information System for Security (DISS).
• Request Counterintelligence (CI) checks on foreign contacts associated with PAR candidates.
• Interact with customers concerning issues on PARs, Risk Assessments, program clearances, and other general information as needed and interact with other PERSEC offices for PAR processing/coordination.
• Draft and coordinate Continued Access Eligibility (CAE) request letters.
• Issue and track Pre-Screening Questionnaire (PSQ) and PSQ templates.
• Review, prepare, and/or coordinate SAP and SCI facility accreditation and de-accreditation and coordinate facility accreditation from cradle to grave and control access to meeting rooms.

.

   Minimum Qualifications:

• Bachelor of Science or Bachelor of Arts in a related field or combination of lower-level education, formal training and experience beyond the baseline is required.
• Minimum of three years’ experience in personnel security or related field
• Capable of developing and implementing a specific security task area or specialty in support of a Special Access program (SAP).
• Candidates must be capable of multi-tasking and working in a high-tempo environment.

Security Requirements:

• TS/SCI
   

Physical Requirements:

• Sedentary Work.

MANTECH seeks a Security Specialist -Mid, in support of our government customer. The Security Specialist provides special access security oversight for the Missile Defense Agency supporting 10,000+ personnel at numerous geographically separated locations.

Responsibilities include but are not limited to:

• Process new incoming Program Access Request (PAR) packages by quality-reviewing the PAR and route PAR for necessary approvals/signatures, tracking via the JADE database and As part of the PAR process, review DD-254s to verify individual’s authorization for program access.
• Update the JADE database with all incoming Program Indoctrination Agreements (PIA) and Debriefing Statements, as well as foreign travel, security violations, derogatory information, etc.
• Ensure all PARs, PIAs, and Debriefs, are scanned into the JADE database and assist customers as to the status of PAR packages, i.e., checking the database as to status, and/or checking pending folders, reciprocity files, and individual personnel folders
• Perform personnel verification actions via the Defense Information System for Security (DISS).
• Request Counterintelligence (CI) checks on foreign contacts associated with PAR candidates.
• Interact with customers concerning issues on PARs, Risk Assessments, program clearances, and other general information as needed and interact with other PERSEC offices for PAR processing/coordination.
• Draft and coordinate Continued Access Eligibility (CAE) request letters.
• Issue and track Pre-Screening Questionnaire (PSQ) and PSQ templates.
• Review, prepare, and/or coordinate SAP and SCI facility accreditation and de-accreditation and coordinate facility accreditation from cradle to grave and control access to meeting rooms.

.

   Minimum Qualifications:

• Bachelor of Science or Bachelor of Arts in a related field or combination of lower-level education, formal training and experience beyond the baseline is required.
• Minimum of three years’ experience in personnel security or related field
• Capable of developing and implementing a specific security task area or specialty in support of a Special Access program (SAP).
• Candidates must be capable of multi-tasking and working in a high-tempo environment.

Security Requirements:

• TS/SCI
   

Physical Requirements:

• Sedentary Work.

MANTECH seeks a motivated, career and customer-oriented Security Specialist to support our DoD contract out of Arlington, VA.  

The Security Specialist will provide assistance to the Government security staff in the execution of their collateral, SAP and SCI duties.

Responsibilities include but are not limited to:

• Personnel, information, physical, industrial and operations security in support of collateral, special access program (SAP), sensitive compartmented information (SCI), Insider Threat (InT), security education training and awareness (SETA) and alternative compensatory control measures (ACCM) programs.
• Assist with developing, implementing, managing, and monitoring policies, instructions, procedures, control systems, and methods to prevent compromise or loss of classified information or material.
• Assist with physical security, surveys, and inspections.
• Maintain security-related databases, such as DISS, to ensure the integrity of the applicable information.
• Prepare classified material for mailing in accordance with applicable DoD regulations (i.e. markings, receipting, wrapping, tracking).
• Review applications for security clearances for administrative completeness and submit applications as required.
• Prepare incoming and outgoing visit authorization requests (VARs) for command personnel and visitors to include coordination of foreign national certifications with the Defense Intelligence Agency (DIA) and applicable Embassies.
• Assist with security support to conferences (i.e. process VARs, verification of participant clearances, provide/transport classified information/materials, site surveys, on-site support, etc.).

Minimum Qualifications: 

• At least 4 years of experience in the security functional area.
• At least 4 years of experience with the latest security policies, processes, and procedures including personnel, information, physical, industrial and operations security in support of collateral, special access program (SAP), sensitive compartmented information (SCI), Insider Threat (InT), security education training and awareness (SETA) and alternative compensatory control measures (ACCM) programs.
• High School Diploma

Preferred Qualifications:

• Bachelors Degree
• Experience with the Office of Secretary of Defense (OSD), Joint Staff, or Service-level security experience.
• Experience with handling classified correspondence and materials, knowledge of Microsoft Office suite tools, and experience in writing, editing, and managing executive correspondence.
• Demonstrated subject matter knowledge of DoD, intelligence community, and national-level personnel security policies and procedures.
   

Clearance Requirement :

• Must have an active TS/SCI
   

Physical Requirements:

• Sedentary Work