Personnel Security Assistant III

Akima; Arlington, Northern (VA, KY); On-site; USD 70,000 - 72,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

401(k)

PTO

Job summary

RiverTech, an Akima company, is seeking a Personnel Security Assistant III to deliver administrative security support aligned with EO/CFR policies and directives in a hybrid DC/MD/VA area.

You will handle SCIF-related tasks, data entry in CISA systems, and preparation of security documentation, ensuring timely responses and accurate data updates across multiple databases.

Qualifications

• Active Top Secret Clearance with SCI eligibility is required.
• Minimum High School Diploma/GED.
• 3 years of personnel security experience.
• Proven experience providing administrative security support.
• Excellent computer skills and written/oral communication; risk-management and problem-solving.
• Familiarity with CVS, DISS, eApp, ISMS, SCIF guidelines.

Responsibilities

• Provide SCIF support to conduct ScatteredCastles checks.
• Data entry in CISA case management systems and maintain personnel security files for all CISA Federal employees, contractors, detailees and interns.
• Prepares written documentation in support of the personnel security mission such as SOPs, 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 systems and databases.
• Manage teams distribution list.

Skills

Top Secret Clearance

Microsoft Office

Data entry

Written & oral communication

Risk management

Education

High School Diploma/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 ScatteredCastles checks.
• Data entry in CISA case management systems and maintain personnel security files for all CISA Federal employees, contractors, private sector employees, detaileesand 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.