PERSEC Security Specialist – TS/SCI Eligible

Saic; Colorado Springs (CO); On-site; USD 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

SAIC's Horizon 2 contract in Colorado Springs, CO seeks an energized PERSEC Security Specialist to support program and personnel security for USSF and Space Systems Command missions. You will work with CPSOs and maintain access for collateral, SCI, and SAP activities while mentoring in a dynamic, customer-centric environment.

You will manage SCI/SAP access, nominations, NDAs, PARs, and use JADE/DISS; ensure Top Secret accountability and secure handling of material.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree (security related preferred) with 6+ years of related experience.
• Active TS clearance with SCI eligibility and willingness to polygraph.
• Familiarity with OPSEC, Program Protection, Personnel Security, and Classification management.
• Experience with DISS and SCInet; SAP/SCI environments.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, PowerPoint, Outlook, Excel).

Responsibilities

• Initiate, track, and monitor SCI and SAP clearance and program access request processing.
• Execute PERSEC program actions including nominations, NDAs, LOCNs, and other PERSEC-related actions.
• Manage SAP Nomination Process; prepare and review PARs for accuracy and access eligibility.
• Data entry and record checks in JADE and DISS; maintain contract personnel information.
• Conduct SAP indoctrinations and track program accesses for contract personnel.
• Ensure proper safeguarding of collateral, SCI, SAP, and COMSEC information and equipment.
• Oversee classification management and Top Secret accountability.
• Support government program offices and security officers in security initiatives.
• Lead ongoing security awareness, training, and education efforts.
• Assist with SOPs, EAPs, security directives, manuals, and guidance.
• Investigate security incidents and coordinate with government reps.
• Participate in SAP security and COMSEC inspections and self-assessments.
• Process inbound/outbound data transfer files.
• Process and certify visit requests; provide facility escort assistance.
• Assist with miscellaneous support to maintain security posture.

Skills

TS clearance with SCI eligibility

OPSEC & program protection

security training & education

communication skills

team collaboration

Microsoft Office

Education

Bachelor’s degree in security

Tools

DISS

JADE

SCInet

NBIS/NISS

Job description

SAIC's Horizon 2 contract in Colorado Springs, CO seeks an energized PERSEC Security Specialist to support program and personnel security for USSF and Space Systems Command missions. You will work with CPSOs and maintain access for collateral, SCI, and SAP activities while mentoring in a dynamic, customer-centric environment.

You will manage SCI/SAP access, nominations, NDAs, PARs, and use JADE/DISS; ensure Top Secret accountability and secure handling of material.