Personnel Security Administrator II

Chenega-Corporation; Chantilly (VA); Hybrid; USD 51,000 - 63,000; Full time

Job summary

Chenega Professional Services Strategic Business Unit in Chantilly, VA seeks a meticulous Personnel Security Administrator II to administer personnel security processes, review investigations, and ensure compliance with federal requirements.

The role supports the Security Strategy Business Unit, coordinating with government clients, HR, and on-site contractors; requires 1–3 years of related experience and an active Secret clearance. Two days per week in-person at Chantilly HQ.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required with 1–3 years of progressively responsible experience in security, admin, or compliance.
• U.S. citizenship required in accordance with federal security clearance requirements.
• Active Secret security clearance.
• Successfully pass background and drug screening.

Responsibilities

• Review security documentation and investigative paperwork for accuracy and compliance.
• Administer security processing activities for new and existing employees, including initiating and tracking clearances.
• Coordinate fingerprinting using live scan equipment and verify identities.
• Develop and deliver security education and awareness programs with training records.
• Manage visitor control, issue badges, and enforce access procedures.
• Assist in facility inspections and monitor perimeter controls; handle after-hours alarm response.
• Monitor and update DISS clearance status and provide timely updates to Hiring Managers and HR.
• Coordinate with government customers and onsite contractors to align security procedures.
• Prepare and deliver security status reports to government clients.

Skills

Attention to detail

Verbal and written communication

Multi-tasking

Security procedures

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

DISS

MS Office

Job description

Summary

Are you passionate about security and ready to make a meaningful impact? Chenega is seeking a detail-oriented and skilled Personnel Security Administrator II to join our team in Chantilly, VA. In this role, you will support the Security Strategic Business Unit (SSBU) by administering personnel security processes, ensuring compliance with federal regulations, and contributing to the protection of sensitive information and operations.

This position requires two days a week in-person at our Chantilly, VA HQ.

Responsibilities

• Support the Industrial Security Manager, Facility Security Officer (FSO), and Personnel Security Specialists by reviewing security documentation and investigative paperwork for accuracy, completeness, and compliance with applicable requirements.
• Administer security processing activities for new and existing employees, including initiating and tracking security clearance and public trust documentationin accordance withestablished protocols and timelines.
• Coordinate and conduct fingerprinting activities using live scan equipment, ensuring proper identity verification, data accuracy, and adherence to regulatory standards.
• Assistin the development, coordination, and delivery of security education and awareness programs, including initial briefings, annual refresher training, and specialized security briefings/debriefings;maintainaccuratetraining records and completion tracking.
• Manage visitor control processes, includingmaintainingaccess records,issuingand controlling company identification badges, and ensuring compliance with facility access procedures.
• Support physical security operations byparticipatingin facility inspections,monitoringperimeter controls, conducting end-of-day security checks, and serving as a point of contact for after-hoursalarm response and coordination.
• Monitor and update security clearance status within the Defense Information System for Security (DISS), providingtimelyandaccuratestatus updates to Hiring Managers, Human Resources, and other stakeholders.
• Coordinate and communicate with government customers and on-site contractors to ensure alignment on security procedures, issue resolution, and operational requirements.
• Prepare and deliver security status reports and documentation to government clients, ensuring accuracy, timeliness, and compliance with reporting requirements.
• Other duties asassigned.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GEDrequired, with 1–3 years of progressively responsible experience supporting security, administrative, or compliance-related functions.
• U.S. citizenshiprequiredin accordance withfederal security clearance requirements.
• ActiveSecret security clearance.
• Successfully pass background and drug screening.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experienceutilizingthe Defense Information System for Security (DISS) to manage and trackpersonnelsecurity clearance activities.
• Working knowledge of personnel security administration requirements, including familiarity with Office of Personnel Management (OPM) clearance processes and adjudication standards.
• Awareness of current trends, regulations, and technologies related to personnel and industrial security programs.
• Strong communicationand customer service skills, with the ability to effectively interact with internal stakeholders, government representatives, and external partners.
• Demonstrated ability to manage multiple priorities, organizeworkload, and meet deadlines in a fast-paced, compliance-driven environment.
• Proficiencyin Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook) and experience using systems for data tracking, reporting, and documentation.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Ability to apply personnel and industrial security processes, ensuring adherence to applicable regulations, policies, and program requirements.
• Strong attention to detail with the ability to review,validate, andmaintainaccuratesecurity documentation while exercising sound judgment in handling sensitive information.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to clearly convey information, provide guidance, and interact effectively with internal teams, government representatives, and external partners.
• Ability to provide responsive, professional support while building positive working relationships across all levels of the organization and with external customers.
• Demonstratedability to manage multiple priorities, coordinate tasks, and meet deadlines in a fast-paced, compliance-driven environment.

Estimated Salary/Wage

USD $57,000.00/Yr.