Personnel Security Assistant III

COMFORT SYSTEMS; Arlington (VA); Hybrid; USD 70,000 - 72,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision

401(k) plan

Paid Time Off (PTO)

Job summary

RiverTech is seeking a Personnel Security Assistant III to provide administrative security support under EO, CFR, and Akima policies in the DC/MD/VA region.

This hybrid role requires an active TS/SCI eligibility, 3 years of personnel security experience, and strong MS Office skills as you manage data in CISA systems and produce security documentation.

Qualifications

• Active Top Secret Clearance with SCI eligibility is required.
• Minimum High School Diploma/GED.
• Must have 3 years of personnel security experience.
• Proven experience providing administrative security support.
• Must have excellent computer skills using Microsoft Office, etc., excellent written and oral communication, risk-management and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent understanding of the following systems/tools: CVS, DISS, eApp, ISMS, SCIF guidelines.

Responsibilities

• Provide SCIF support to conduct Scattered Castles checks.
• Data entry in CISA case management systems and maintain personnel security files for all CISA Federal employees, contractors, private sector employees, detailees and interns.
• Prepares written documentation in support of the personnel security mission such as internal standard operating procedures, reports, training and instructional materials, and briefings.
• Manage operations that request additional information or documentation as needed to support data analysis.
• Provide timely responses to inquiries regarding personnel security processes.
• Provide status of background investigations.
• Verify clearance levels and self-reported security information;
• Manage operations that accurately elevate, enter and update data into relevant internal and external systems and databases with strong attention to detail.
• Manage teams distribution list.

Skills

Clearance: TS SCI eligibility

Communication skills

MS Office proficiency

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

CVS

DISS

eApp

ISMS

SCIF guidelines

Job description

RiverTech is looking for a Personnel Security Assistant III to provide administrative security services in accordance with the relevant Executive Orders (EOs), U.S. Code of Federal Regulations (CFR), and the policies, orders and guiding directives.

This is a hybrid role with in-office requirement so selected hire will reside in the DC/MD/VA area.

Responsibilities

• Provide Sensitive Compartmented Information Facility (SCIF) support to conduct Scattered Castles checks.

• Data entry in CISA case management systems and maintain personnel security files for all CISA Federal employees, contractors, private sector employees, detailees and interns.

• Prepares written documentation in support of the personnel security mission such as internal standard operating procedures, reports, training and instructional materials, and briefings.

• Manage operations that request additional information or documentation as needed to support data analysis.

• Provide timely responses to inquiries regarding personnel security processes.

• Provide status of background investigations.

• Verify clearance levels and self-reported security information;

• Manage operations that accurately elevate, enter and update data into relevant internal and external systems and databases with strong attention to detail.

• Manage teams distribution list.

Qualifications

• Active Top Secret Clearance with SCI eligibility is required.

• Minimum High School Diploma/GED.

• Must have 3 years of personnel security experience.

• Proven experience providing administrative security support.

• Must have excellent computer skills using Microsoft Office, etc., excellent written and oral communication, risk-management and problem-solving skills.

• Excellent understanding of the following systems/tools:

• CVS.

• DISS.

• eApp.

• ISMS.

• SCIF guidelines.

Job ID

2026-25452

Work Type

Hybrid

Pay Range

$70,000 - $72,000

Benefits

Regular - The company offers a comprehensive benefits program, including medical, dental, vision, life insurance, 401(k) and a range of other voluntary benefits. Paid Time Off (PTO) is offered to regular full-time and part-time employees.

Company Description

Work Where it Matters

RiverTech, an Akima company, is not just another federal professional solutions contractor. As an Alaska Native Corporation (ANC), our mission and purpose extend beyond our exciting federal projects as we support our shareholder communities in Alaska.

At RiverTech, the work you do every day makes a difference in the lives of our 15,000 Iñupiat shareholders, a group of Alaska natives from one of the most remote and harshest environments in the United States.

For our shareholders, RiverTech provides support and employment opportunities and contributes to the survival of a culture that has thrived above the Arctic Circle for more than 10,000 years.

For our government customers, RiverTech provides innovative solutions to complex engineering and operational challenges and delivers wide-ranging services for mission support, systems engineering, and IT.

As a RiverTech employee, you will be surrounded by a challenging, yet supportive work environment that is committed to innovation and diversity, two of our most important values. You will also have access to our comprehensive benefits and competitive pay in addition to growth opportunities and excellent retirement options.

We are an equal opportunity employer and comply with all applicable federal, state, and local fair employment practices laws. All applicants will receive consideration for employment, without regard to race, color, religion, creed, national origin, gender or gender-identity, age, marital status, sexual orientation, veteran status, disability, pregnancy or parental status, or any other basis prohibited by law. If you are an individual with a disability, or have known limitations related to pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions, and would like to request a reasonable accommodation for any part of the employment process, please contact us at [e-mail] or 571-353-7053 (information about job applications status is not available at this contact information).