Industrial Security Specialist

invictusic; Alexandria (VA); On-site; USD 95,000 - 125,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Equal Opportunity Employer

Veteran/Disabled

Job summary

invictusic in Alexandria, VA seeks a Personnel Security Specialist to manage all personnel security actions, from clearance processing to SCIF considerations.

You will work with DoD/IC stakeholders, maintain DISS/NISS records, and support SETA training while holding Top Secret clearance with SCI access and CI polygraph.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a security-related field is required.
• A minimum of three (3) years' experience with the DoD or IC community.
• Completion of CDSE FSO Program Management for Possessing Facilities curriculum (or equivalent) is required.
• Proficiency with MS Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Project.
• Must possess strong interpersonal skills and strong attention to detail to ensure security protocols are followed.
• Must be able to work in a fast-paced environment, and multi-task on a variety of projects.
• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision and make sound decisions with minimal information desired.
• Familiarization of SCIF operations.
• Experience with security government databases such as DISS, NISS, and SCI nominations through DoD & IC client portals.
• Working knowledge of Microsoft Project, SharePoint, and Planner.
• Active Top Secret clearance with the ability to obtain and maintain SCI access and a CI polygraph.

Responsibilities

• Serve as the primary focal point for all personnel security actions.
• Support the classified personnel processing and maintenance of eligibility for all company sites.
• Oversee the tracking of any special security nominations or other required client actions, from program management through indoctrination and continued access.
• Process incoming and outgoing security clearance and visit access authorizations, classified meeting requirements, and company and client badging requirements.
• Monitor personnel security activities in DISS.
• Submit all required self-reported items from staff to the appropriate system of record.
• Audit all required security education training and special briefings in support of the SETA program at all company sites.
• Establish and maintain working relationships with government customers, program staff, and other company administrative personnel.
• Serve as a member of the corporate insider threat team.
• Assist in developing and updating any required security plans, procedures, and instructions.
• Serve as a monitor for potential vendor fraud risk and recommend mitigation practices to relevant stakeholders.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Attention to detail

Multi-tasking

Independent work

Education

Bachelor's degree in security-related field

Tools

MS Word

MS Excel

MS PowerPoint

MS Project

SharePoint

Planner

Job description

Title: Personnel Security Specialist

Location: Alexandria, VA

Clearance: Top Secret, with the ability to obtain and maintain SCI access and a CI polygraph

Responsibilities:

• Serve as the primary focal point for all personnel security actions
• Support the classified personnel processing and maintenance of eligibility for all company sites
• Oversee the tracking of any special security nominations or other required client actions, from program management through indoctrination and continued access
• Process incoming and outgoing security clearance and visit access authorizations, classified meeting requirements, and company and client badging requirements
• Monitor personnel security activities in DISS
• Submit all required self-reported items from staff to the appropriate system of record
• Audit all required security education training and special briefings in support of the Security Education, Training, and Awareness (SETA) program at all company sites
• Establish and maintain working relationships with government customers, program staff, and other company administrative personnel
• Serve as a member of the corporate insider threat team
• Assist in developing and updating any required security plans, procedures, and instructions
• Serve as a monitor for potential vendor fraud risk and recommend mitigation practices to relevant stakeholders

Requirements:

• Bachelor's degree in a security-related field of study is required
• A minimum of three (3) years' experience with the DoD or IC community
• Completion of CDSE FSO Program Management for Possessing Facilities curriculum (or equivalent) is required with the ideal candidate possessing other Industry certifications
• Proficiency with MS Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Project
• Must possess strong interpersonal skills and strong attention to detail to ensure security protocols are followed
• Must be able to work in a fast-paced environment, and multi-task on a variety of projects
• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision and make sound decisions with minimal information desired
• Familiarization of SCIF operations
• Experience with security government databases such as DISS, NISS, and SCI nominations through DoD & IC client portals
• Working knowledge of these Microsoft Office products: Project, SharePoint, and Planner
• Active Top Secret clearance with the ability to obtain and maintain SCI access and a CI polygraph

Equal Opportunity Employer/Veteran/Disabled