Personnel Security Specialist

About the Role

Provide General Intelligence Security (GIS) oversight and support to the states, territories, and District of Columbia. Support services will enhance the ability to administer oversight and compliance in personnel security, information security, industrial security, communication security, foreign disclosure, and sensitive compartmented information programs. Responsibilities include development, planning, scheduling, coordinating, training, monitoring, and communication.

Responsibilities

• Support Personnel Security (PERSEC) and Information Security (INFOSEC) General Intelligence Security Programs by providing comprehensive risk management and security services to the Army
• Manage System Authorization Access Request Forms (SAAR) in Army Enterprise System Integration Program (AESIP), Identity, Credential, and Access Management (ICAM), General Fund Enterprise Business System (GFEBS), and Account Management and Provisioning System (AMPS) systems
• Submit Personnel Security Investigation Portal (PSIP) forms for new security clearance requirements, clearance upgrades, and continuous vetting for Active Guard Reserve (AGR), Active Duty Operational Support (ADOS), and civilian staff
• Support INFOSEC requirements for access and oversight of secure work environments within a facility
• Action supplemental Information Requests from Defense Counterintelligence and Security Agency (DCSA) Adjudication and Vetting Service (AVS) regarding security clearances for National Guard Youth and Job Challenge program populations
• Initiate and verify favorable adjudication of Tier 1 Background Investigations with Child Care Coverage Code 8
• Conduct Tier 1 background investigations with Child Care Coverage Code 8, including State Criminal History Repository (SCHR) Checks, State Child Abuse and Neglect Registry (CANR) Checks, State Sex Offender Registry (SOR) Checks, and Installation Records Checks (IRC) for DoD-affiliated personnel

Qualifications

• Experience supporting Personnel Security (PERSEC) and Information Security (INFOSEC) programs
• Experience with System Authorization Access Request Forms (SAAR) in AESIP, ICAM, GFEBS, and AMPS systems
• Experience submitting PSIP forms for security clearances and continuous vetting
• Experience supporting INFOSEC requirements for secure work environments
• Experience actioning supplemental Information Requests from DCSA AVS
• Experience with Tier 1 Background Investigations, including Child Care Coverage Code 8
• Secret clearance
• HS diploma or GED

Nice to Have

• Experience supporting federal government, Intelligence Community (IC), and Department of Defense (DoD)
• Knowledge of Microsoft applications, including MS Office and MS Project

Clearance

Applicants selected will be subject to a security investigation and must meet eligibility requirements for access to classified information. A Secret clearance is required.

Compensation

The projected compensation range for this position is $69,400.00 to $158,000.00 (annualized USD). Salary is determined by factors including location, education, skills, experience, and contract requirements.

Work Model

This position may be remote, hybrid, or onsite, depending on the specific needs of the role and leadership expectations.