Personnel Security Specialist - Case Management

Parsons; Manitoba; On-site; CAD 125,000 - 218,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical

Dental

Vision

Paid time off

401(k)

Life insurance

Flexible work schedules

Holidays

Job summary

Parsons is seeking a highly skilled Personnel Security Specialist to monitor and prioritize government-specified cases under TW 2.0 and DNI requirements. The role emphasizes accurate data entry, timely reporting, and robust case management within PERSEC.

Required credentials include an active TS/SCI clearance, a bachelor’s degree, and 7+ years of experience in security operations or investigations. Strong analytical and communication skills are essential.

Qualifications

• Active TS/SCI security clearance required.
• Bachelor’s Degree and 7+ years of professional experience.
• Experience supporting personnel security, investigations, case management, or related security operations.
• Knowledge of security clearance processes, background investigations, and personnel security programs.
• Experience applying TW 2.0, CV, DNI performance metrics in personnel security operations.
• Knowledge of Federal Investigative Standards (FIS) 2022 and related policies.
• Understanding of transition from 5-tier to 3-tier personnel vetting model.
• Strong analytical, organizational, and data management skills.
• Experience preparing metrics and briefings for senior leadership.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite and case management systems.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

• Monitor progress of personnel security investigation cases and ensure timely completion per TW 2.0, DNI, CV, NGA requirements.
• Review case records for accuracy and completeness across the investigation lifecycle.
• Monitor inventories and assign processing priorities per government requirements.
• Prepare and submit weekly status reports on background investigations.
• Provide data to support DNI quarterly metrics for the PERSEC team.
• Track investigation cases and timelines to support TW 2.0 and DNI metrics.
• Identify issues, delays, and bottlenecks; propose corrective actions.
• Maintain all case tracking reports and archives per government requirements.
• Inspect and organize electronic file repositories for labeling and searchability.

Skills

TS/SCI clearance

Bachelor's degree

7+ years experience

Security operations

TW 2.0

FIS 2022

Investigative standards

Data management

Metrics reporting

Microsoft Office

Communication skills

Multi-tasking

Education

Bachelor's Degree

Job description

In a world of possibilities, pursue one with endless opportunities. Imagine Next! At Parsons, you can imagine a career where you thrive, work with exceptional people, and be yourself. Guided by our leadership vision of valuing people, embracing agility, and fostering growth, we cultivate an innovative culture that empowers you to achieve your full potential. Unleash your talent and redefine what’s possible.

Job Description

Parsons is looking for an amazingly talented Personnel Security Specialist to join our team! In this role you will get to monitor and assign priorities to cases specified by the government.

What You’ll Be Doing

• Monitor the progress of all personnel security investigation cases and ensure cases are processed and completed in accordance with Trusted Workforce (TW) 2.0, DNI, CV, and NGA‑established performance requirements.
• Review case records to ensure all data entries are accurate, complete, current, and free of errors throughout the investigation lifecycle.
• Monitor case inventories and assign processing priorities in accordance with Government‑directed requirements and mission needs.
• Prepare and submit weekly written status reports on background investigations to the Chief, Security and Installations Personnel Security Division (C/SISP).
• Provide accurate and timely case management data to support the development of DNI quarterly metrics reports for the NGA Personnel Security (PERSEC) Case Management Team.
• Track investigation cases and associated timelines throughout the personnel security adjudication process to support compliance with TW 2.0 and DNI performance metrics.
• Identify, document, and elevate process issues, delays, and bottlenecks impacting investigation timeliness or performance metrics to the C/SISP, and provide recommended corrective actions and process improvements.
• Maintain all case tracking reports, status reports, and related documentation within designated PERSEC shared‑drive repositories. The most current versions shall be maintained in active folders, and historical records shall be retained in designated archive folders in accordance with Government records management requirements.
• Inspect and maintain electronic file repositories to ensure folders are appropriately labeled, organized, and searchable in accordance with Government‑provided document management and file‑mapping standards established by SISP Branch Chiefs.

What Required Skills You’ll Bring

• Active TS/SCI security clearance.
• A Bachelor's Degree and 7+ years of professional experience.
• Experience supporting personnel security, investigations, case management, or related security operations.
• Knowledge of security clearance processes, background investigations, and personnel security programs.
• Demonstrated experience applying Trusted Workforce (TW) 2.0 principles, Federal Intelligence Community personnel security standards, DNI performance metrics, and Continuous Vetting (CV) requirements in support of personnel security operations.
• Applies strong knowledge of Federal Investigative Standards (FIS) 2022 and related investigative policies and procedures.
• Understands investigative requirements and helps ensure compliance with federal personnel vetting standards.
• Demonstrates understanding of the transition from the former five‑tier investigative framework to the streamlined three‑tier personnel vetting model.
• Strong analytical, organizational, and data management skills.
• Experience preparing metrics, status reports, briefings, and performance reports for senior leadership.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite and case management/tracking systems.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast‑paced, deadline‑driven environment while maintaining a high level of accuracy and attention to detail.

Security Clearance Requirement

An active Top Secret security clearance is required to apply, however, the selected candidate must be able to obtain a Top Secret SCI clearance prior to the start date.

This position is part of our Federal Solutions team. The Federal Solutions segment delivers resources to our US government customers that ensure the success of missions around the globe. Our intelligent employees drive the state of the art as they provide services and solutions in the areas of defense, security, intelligence, infrastructure, and environmental. We promote a culture of excellence and close‑knit teams that take pride in delivering, protecting, and sustaining our nation's most critical assets, from Earth to cyberspace. Throughout the company, our people are anticipating what’s next to deliver the solutions our customers need now.

Salary Range

$88,400.00 - $154,700.00

Benefits

• medical
• dental
• vision
• paid time off
• 401(k)
• life insurance
• flexible work schedules
• holidays

Parsons is an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, veteran status or any other protected status.

We truly invest and care about our employee’s wellbeing and provide endless growth opportunities as the sky is the limit, so aim for the stars! Imagine next and join the Parsons quest—