PERSEC Security Specialist

Socket.dev; Colorado Springs (CO); On-site; USD 85,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

SAIC is seeking a PERSEC Security Specialist at our Colorado Springs, CO location to support USSF/SSC missions. You will assist CPSOs, manage SCI/SAP referrals, and ensure protection of sensitive information in a dynamic, customer-focused environment.

The role emphasizes program security duties, training, and SOP implementation, with potential off-hours support and on-going mentorship for professional growth.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in security or related field; 6+ years of experience or 4 extra years in lieu of degree.
• Active TS clearance with SCI eligibility; willingness to polygraph.
• Familiarity with OPSEC, Program Protection, Personnel Security, Security Training and Education, and Classification management.

Responsibilities

• Initiate, track, and monitor SCI and SAP clearance and program access requests with government personnel.
• Manage PERSEC program actions: nominations, access requirements, NDAs, LOCNs, and related actions.
• Process PARs for SAPNP; ensure accuracy and eligibility.
• Enter data in JADE and DISS; maintain contract personnel records.
• Conduct SAP indoctrinations and manage program accesses for contract personnel.
• Safeguard collateral, SCI, SAP, and COMSEC information and equipment; oversee Top Secret accountability.
• Support government offices and security officers in security program development and maintenance.
• Lead security awareness, training, and education programs.

Skills

TS clearance

SCI eligibility

Bachelor's degree

DISS experience

MS Office

Communication

Teamwork

OPSEC knowledge

Education

Bachelor's in Security

Tools

JADE

SIMS

NISS

Job description

SAIC's Horizon 2 contract is seeking an energized and professional PERSEC Security Specialist to support the contract's secure operating facilities in Colorado Springs, CO.

You will support all facets of SAIC’s Program and Personnel Security (PERSEC) processes at our Colorado Springs, CO location. You will assist the CPSOs (Contractor Program Security Officer) and provide day-to-day support for Collateral, Sensitive Compartmented Information (SCI), and Special Access Program (SAP) activities. Your background in applying sound and effective Program and Personnel security practices will be the driving force behind the success of our missions for the US Space Force (USSF) and Space Systems Command (SSC). Join us in safeguarding the nation's space assets and exploring the limitless opportunities that await in this dynamic role. You'll have the invaluable opportunity to be mentored in this role, ensuring not only your professional growth, but also the continued excellence of our operations. You will get to use your strong communication (verbal and written) skills and interpersonal skills in a dynamic customer centric environment, which may require sporadic off-hours support. If this is what you are looking for, keep reading.

Fun stuff you will do on the job:

• Initiate, track, and monitor SCI and SAP clearance and program access request processing activities with government personnel to achieve appropriate access authorizations.
• Execute all aspects of the PERSEC Program to include nominations, validation of access requirements, Non-Disclosure Agreements (NDAs), Letters of Compelling Need (LOCNs), and other PERSEC-related actions.
• Manage the Special Access Program Nomination Process (SAPNP); prepare, process, and/or review Program Access Requests (PARs) for accuracy and access eligibility.
• Perform data entry and record checks in the Joint Access Database Environment (JADE) and Defense Information System for Security (DISS) and maintain all the applicable contract’s personnel information to ensure accuracy.
• Conduct SAP indoctrinations and maintain/track program accesses for all contract personnel.
• Ensure proper accounting, control, transmission, packaging, safeguarding, and destruction of collateral, SCI, SAP, and COMSEC information and equipment.
• Oversee classification management, including Top Secret accountability and media control.
• Directly support government program offices and security officers in the development, implementation, and maintenance of program and personnel security endeavors.
• Lead ongoing initial and annual security awareness, training, and education (SATE) efforts.
• Assist in implementing and maintaining Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs), Emergency Action Plans (EAPs), security directives, regulations, manuals, and guidance.
• Investigate possible/actual security incidents and coordinate with government security reps.
• Participate in SAP Security and COMSEC compliance inspections and self-assessments.
• Assist in the processing of inbound and outbound data transfer files.
• Process and certify incoming and outgoing visit requests; provide facility escort assistance.
• Assist with other miscellaneous support functions, to maintain an efficient operational security posture for programs and information systems, as directed by the site lead or Senior Security Representative.

Qualifications

This is You:

• Bachelor’s degree (preferably Security related) and 6+ years of related experience or 4 additional years of experience may be used in lieu of degree.
• Active TS clearance with SCI eligibility, and willing to complete a polygraph.
• Familiarity with Program Security responsibilities to include, but not limited to:OPSEC, Program Protection, Personnel Security, Security Training and Education, and Classification management.
• Experience working with DISS and SCInet and working in a SAP and/or SCI environment.
• Proficient with the Microsoft Office Suite, to include Word, Powerpoint, Outlook, and Excel.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills and be able to effectively communicate with all levels of management and government customers.
• Must be able to work in a constantly changing regulatory environment and be able to work well within a team environment.
• Ability to solve problems and think critically, sometimes independent of significant experience or documentation of the problem area.
• Attention to detail and strong organizational skills are critical to the success of this position.

You will wow us even more if you have these skills:

• Prior experience working security processes in a SAP environment.
• Knowledge and experience using SIMS and/or JADE.
• Use of National Background Investigation Services (NBIS) and (National Industrial Security System) NISS.
• Experience creating/updating plans, processes, and procedures.
• Experience with Security Classification Guides (SCGs)
• Working knowledge of ICD 705 and secure facility construction standards and requirements.
• Have an understanding of DD254s to support government contracts.
• Proficient in COMSEC operations.

SAIC®is a premier mission integrator focused on advancing the power of technology and innovation to serve and protect our world. Our robust portfolio of offerings across the defense, space, intelligence, and civilian markets includes secure high-end solutions in mission IT, enterprise IT, engineering services, and professional services. We integrate emerging technology, rapidly and securely, into mission critical operations that modernize and enable critical national imperatives.
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