Personnel Security Specialist

American Systems; Arlington (VA); On-site; USD 85,000 - 105,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Healthcare benefits

Paid leave

Retirement plans

Education and training assistance

Job summary

American Systems is seeking a Personnel Security Specialist to support sensitive government and industrial security programs in Arlington, VA. This role is essential for candidates with strong experience in personnel security administration and government security systems.

The ideal applicant will have at least 5 years of relevant experience, an active Top Secret clearance, and the ability to work in a fast-paced classified environment. The position offers a comprehensive benefits program and competitive salary ranges from $85,000 to $105,000 annually.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of relevant DoD or Intelligence Community security experience, with a strong focus on personnel security.
• Active Top Secret clearance with SCI eligibility.
• Hands-on experience with PAR processing, SCI nomination packages, indoctrinations and debriefings.

Responsibilities

• Administer personnel security programs and ensure compliance with government policies.
• Track and maintain personnel security data, including clearance status and security training records.
• Review, process, and track PAR packages for completeness and accuracy.

Skills

Personnel security administration

DISS

Scattered Castles

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Education

High school diploma required; Bachelor’s degree preferred

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Overview

AMERICAN SYSTEMS is an employee-owned federal government contractor supporting national priority programs through our strategic solutions in the areas of Information Technology, Test & Evaluation, Program Mission Support, Engineering & Analysis, and Training.

Location: Pentagon, Arlington, VAClearance Required:ActiveTop Secretclearance withSCI eligibilityEmployment Type:Full-time, on-site

We are seeking aPersonnel Security Specialistto support sensitive government and industrial security programs. This role is ideal for a security professional with strong experience inpersonnel security administration,SCI/SAP processes, and government security systems such asDISSandScattered Castles.

If you have a strong understanding ofDoD/IC personnel security requirements, enjoy working in a fast-paced classified environment, and take pride in accuracy, compliance, and mission support, we encourage you to apply.

Responsibilities

As a Personnel Security Specialist, you will:

• Administer personnel security programs in support ofDoW and industrial security requirements, ensuring compliance with government and company policies and procedures
• Track and maintain personnel security data, including:
  • clearance status
  • SAP access
  • security training records
  • personnel information files (PIFs)
  • visit authorization requests/certifications
• Support government security teams with:
  • Program Access Request (PAR) processing
  • SCI nominations
  • indoctrinations
  • debriefings
  • related personnel security actions
• Review, process, and track PAR packages and other personnel security actions for completeness, accuracy, and compliance
• Make initial eligibility determinations usingDISS,Scattered Castles, and other personnel security tools, and provide recommendations supporting government access decisions
• Maintain accurate personnel security records, questionnaires, PIAs, debrief documentation, and other access-related files in accordance with customer and regulatory requirements
• Conduct annual personnel security reviews and support corrective actions to maintain compliance
• Develop, update, and maintainPersonnel Security SOPsand related process documentation
• Provide personnel security guidance, onboarding/orientation support, refresher training, and briefings to employees, managers, and program personnel
• Serve as a liaison withDoD, IC, and customer security officeson personnel security matters
• Manage access rosters, prepare reports for government leadership, and support reporting related to:
  • adverse information
  • foreign travel
  • continuous evaluation requirements
• Resolve personnel security issues, discrepancies, and administrative actions in a timely and professional manner

Qualifications

• High school diplomarequired;Bachelor’s degree preferred
• 5+ years of relevant DoD or Intelligence Community security experience, with a strong focus onpersonnel security
• Hands-on experience with:
  • PAR processing
  • SCI nomination packages
  • indoctrinations and debriefings
  • personnel security record maintenance
• Knowledge ofDoD, DoN, and/or IC SCI and SAP personnel security processes
• Experience usingDISS,Scattered Castles, and other government personnel security systems/databases
• Active Top Secret clearancewithSCI eligibility
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Excellent organization, attention to detail, and follow-through
• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities
• Proficiency withMicrosoft Office, includingExcel, Word, PowerPoint, and SharePoint

Pay Transparency Statement

AMERICAN SYSTEMS is committed to pay transparency for our applicants and employee-owners. The salary range for this position is USD $85,000.00/Yr. - USD $105,000/Yr. Actual compensation will be determined based on several factors permitted by law. AMERICAN SYSTEMS provides for the welfare of its employees and their dependents through a comprehensive benefits program by offering healthcare benefits, paid leave, retirement plans, insurance programs, and education and training assistance.

EEO Statement

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