Senior Security Specialist - Personnel Security (PERSEC)

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage daily Personnel Security (PERSEC) operations in support of AFC Headquarters.
• Monitor compliance with DoD, Army, and Intelligence Community personnel security requirements.
• Develop, review, update, and maintain PERSEC procedures, SOPs, and security guidance.
• Provide subject matter expertise regarding adjudication processes, clearance eligibility, and continuous evaluation requirements.
• Research, analyze, and document complex personnel security actions for government review.
• Prepare PERSEC case packages, appeals, supporting documentation, and adjudication actions.
• Track investigations, reinvestigations, clearance actions, and adjudication status.
• Maintain accurate personnel security records and case management documentation.
• Conduct Security Education, Training, and Awareness (SETA) sessions for military, civilian, and contractor personnel.
• Provide indoctrinations, debriefings, and security counseling regarding clearance responsibilities and reporting requirements.
• Mentor and train supporting contractor personnel assigned to PERSEC operations.
• Serve as liaison between AFC and external agencies including DCSA, DIA, and other DoD or service components regarding personnel security matters.
• Cook up with CIO and other directorates to ensure PERSEC compliance for systems access and visitor control actions.
• Support PERSEC-related inspections, audits, and corrective action implementation efforts.
• Develop weekly, monthly, and ad hoc PERSEC reports, metrics, and leadership updates.
• Track clearance actions, appeals, onboarding, offboarding, and personnel transitions.
• Maintain PERSEC databases and reporting tools ensuring completeness and accuracy.
• Support division-level PERSEC initiatives, transition planning, and surge requirements.
• Provide backup support to other security disciplines including physical security and INFOSEC when required.
• Identify risks, issues, and recommended mitigation strategies for government leadership.

Requirements

• Active SECRET clearance required.
• Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience in personnel security, intelligence, or related field.
• Minimum 5-10 years of Personnel Security (PERSEC) experience within DoD or Intelligence Community organizations.
• Minimum 3 years of experience in physical security, law enforcement, or military security operations.
• Demonstrated leadership experience in PERSEC program management.
• Expertise with DISS and JPAS.
• DoD Security Fundamentals Professional Certification required.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills with the ability to brief senior leaders.
• Advanced organizational and case management skills with ability to manage multiple concurrent actions and deadlines.