Personnel Security Specialist

Responsibilities

• Administer personnel security programs in support ofDoW and industrial security requirements, ensuring compliance with government and company policies and procedures
• Track and maintain personnel security data, including:clearance statusSAP accesssecurity training recordspersonnel information files (PIFs)visit authorization requests/certifications
• Support government security teams with:Program Access Request (PAR) processingSCI nominationsindoctrinationsdebriefingsrelated personnel security actions
• Review, process, and track PAR packages and other personnel security actions for completeness, accuracy, and compliance
• Maintain accurate personnel security records, questionnaires, PIAs, debrief documentation, and other access-related files in accordance with customer and regulatory requirements
• Conduct annual personnel security reviews and support corrective actions to maintain compliance
• Develop, update, and maintainPersonnel Security SOPsand related process documentation
• Provide personnel security guidance, onboarding/orientation support, refresher training, and briefings to employees, managers, and program personnel
• Serve as a liaison withDoD, IC, and customer security officeson personnel security matters
• Manage access rosters, prepare reports for government leadership, and support reporting related to:adverse informationforeign travelcontinuous evaluation requirements
• Resolve personnel security issues, discrepancies, and administrative actions in a timely and professional manner

Qualifications

• High school diploma required;Bachelor’s degree preferred
• 5+ years of relevant DoD or Intelligence Community security experience, with a strong focus onpersonnel security
• Hands-on experience with:PAR processingSCI nomination packagesindoctrinations and debriefingspersonnel security record maintenance
• Knowledge ofDoD, DoN, and/or IC SCI and SAP personnel security processes
• Experience usingDISS,Scattered Castles, and other government personnel security systems/databases
• Active Top Secret clearancewithSCI eligibility
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Excellent organization, attention to detail, and follow-through
• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities
• Proficiency withMicrosoft Office, includingExcel, Word, PowerPoint, and SharePoint