Industrial Security Specialist

Invictus International Consulting, LLC.; Alexandria (VA); On-site; USD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Invictus International Consulting, LLC. seeks a Personnel Security Specialist to manage all security actions at Alexandria sites. You will process clearances, nominations, visits, and SCI access while coordinating with government customers and program staff.

Ideal candidates hold a TS clearance with SCI eligibility, plus CDSE coursework and DoD/IC experience. Proficiency in MS Office and security databases is essential for success in a fast-moving environment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a security-related field is required.
• Minimum of three years' experience with the DoD or IC community.
• CDSE FSO Program Management for Possessing Facilities curriculum or equivalent is required.
• Proficiency with MS Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Project.
• Strong interpersonal skills and attention to detail to follow security protocols.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment and multi-task on projects.
• Familiarity with SCIF operations and security databases such as DISS, NISS, SCI nominations.

Responsibilities

• Serve as the primary focal point for all personnel security actions.
• Support classified personnel processing and eligibility for all company sites.
• Oversee tracking of security nominations from management through indoctrination and access.
• Process clearance, visit authorization, and badging requirements.
• Monitor personnel security activities in DISS.
• Submit self-reported items to the appropriate system of record.
• Audit security training and SETA briefings across sites.
• Maintain relationships with government customers and program staff.
• Support the insider threat team and assist in security plan updates.
• Identify vendor fraud risks and recommend mitigations to stakeholders.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Attention to detail

Multi-tasking

Independent work

Security concepts

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 thereat 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