Personnel Security Specialist - Mid

Serco is seeking a Personnel Security Specialist - Mid to provide personnel security support to a Department of Defense customer supporting the F-35 Joint Program Office mission. This role offers the opportunity to contribute directly to a high-visibility DoD mission supporting national defense priorities.

About the role

In this position, you will support critical personnel security programs through the management of documentation, recording, reporting, coordination, and tracking activities. You will work closely with government and contractor personnel to ensure personnel security actions are processed accurately and efficiently while maintaining compliance with customer requirements.

Responsibilities

• Support personnel security activities, including processing support, documentation review, recordkeeping, and action tracking.
• Maintain personnel security trackers, rosters, files, correspondence, and related program documentation.
• Coordinate with government and contractor personnel to resolve issues and support timely completion of personnel security actions.
• Support recurring data calls, status reporting, briefings, and meeting preparation related to personnel security.
• Review personnel security documentation for completeness, accuracy, and alignment with customer requirements.
• Help identify process improvements and maintain disciplined tracking of sensitive security actions.
• Support security administration activities within a secure facility environment while maintaining strict attention to detail and confidentiality.

Requirements

• U.S. Citizenship.
• Bachelor’s Degree.
• Minimum of three (3) years of relevant experience.
• Experience supporting personnel security, facility security, access processing, records management, or related Department of Defense security functions.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills with the ability to work effectively across multiple stakeholders.
• Must be able to obtain and maintain a Secret Security Clearance.
• Ability to work on-site in Arlington, Virginia, Monday through Friday during normal business hours.

Qualifications

• Strong understanding of personnel security processes, security administration, and Department of Defense security requirements.
• Experience working in secure facilities and supporting sensitive or classified programs.
• Knowledge of Security Countermeasure environments and security compliance practices.
• Ability to manage multiple security actions simultaneously while maintaining accuracy and attention to detail.
• Strong organizational, records management, and documentation skills.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills with the ability to collaborate effectively with government and contractor stakeholders.
• Proficiency in tracking, reporting, and maintaining personnel security data and records.
• Current active Secret or Top-Secret security clearance preferred.
• Active Top-Secret clearance with Special Access Program (SAP) eligibility/access highly preferred.
• Self-motivated team player with strong customer service skills and a continuous process improvement mindset.
• Prior experience working in a secure facility.
• Prior experience working in a Security Countermeasure environment.
• Experience supporting the Department of Defense security programs and administration activities.

Benefits

Serco offers a comprehensive benefits package for full-time employees, including:

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance.
• Robust vacation and sick leave benefits, and flexible work arrangements where permitted by role or contract.
• 401(k) plan that includes employer matching funds.
• Tuition reimbursement program.
• Life insurance and disability coverage.
• Optional coverages that can be purchased, including pet insurance, home and auto insurance, additional life and accident insurance, critical illness insurance, group legal, ID theft protection.
• Birth, adoption, parental leave benefits.
• Employee Assistance Plan.

Pay

Salary range for this position is provided as a general guideline and represents a good faith estimate across all experience levels. Actual base salary will be determined by factors including scope of the role, relevant experience, job-related knowledge, education and training, key skills, and geographic market considerations. Eligible positions may also include annual bonuses or long-term incentive opportunities.

Schedule

This position is performed on-site in Arlington, Virginia and requires attendance Monday through Friday during normal business hours.