Personnel Security Specialist

accenturefederalservices; Arlington (VA); On-site; USD 81,000 - 155,000; Full time

Job summary

Accenture Federal Services is seeking a personnel security professional to manage and oversee security processing for cleared federal contracts. You will coordinate CAC actions, review SF-86s, perform prescreenings, and conduct debriefings while ensuring compliance with DoD/NISP guidelines.

The role requires US citizenship, 3 years of security processing experience, and experience with INDOC/NATO briefings, visit requests, and security databases.

Qualifications

• US Citizenship required
• 3 years of personnel security processing experience
• Experience with Tier 3/Tier 5 investigations, CE/CV, reciprocity/crossovers, SCI nomination/INDOC, NATO briefings, visit requests, and debriefings
• Knowledge of NISP (32 CFR Part 117), DoD adjudicative guidelines, SEAD policies
• Experience using DISS/NBIS/SWFT/ACCS/SIMS

Responsibilities

• Coordinate and process CAC applications, renewals, and revocations per agency requirements
• Review PSQs (SF 86) for accuracy against DISS profiles; submit INDOC requests in ACCS
• Conduct prescreening interviews to identify issues and gather clarifications
• Perform debriefings and updates to systems of record
• Maintain records in SIMS and reconcile discrepancies
• Process, validate, and submit VAR per sponsor requirements
• Serve as primary POC for government security offices and contractor FSO/CSOs

Skills

Security processing

SF-86 processing

INDOC/SCI briefing

Tools

DISS

NBIS

SWFT

ACCS

SIMS

Job description

At Accenture Federal Services, nothing matters more than helping the US federal government make the nation stronger and safer and life better for people. Our 13,000+ people are united in a shared purpose to pursue the limitless potential of technology and ingenuity for clients across defense, national security, public safety, civilian, and military health organizations.

Join Accenture Federal Services, a technology company within global Accenture. Recognized as a Glassdoor Top 100 Best Place to Work, we offer a collaborative and caring community where you feel like you belong and are empowered to grow, learn and thrive through hands-on experience, certifications, industry training and more.

Join us to drive positive, lasting change that moves missions and the government forward!

The Personnel Security Specialist is responsible for managing, coordinating, and overseeing personnel security operations in support of cleared federal government contracts. The position ensures compliance with federal security regulations, agency-specific requirements, and organizational policies while supporting clearance processing, security eligibility determinations, and continuous vetting requirements.

This role serves as an experienced subject matter resource, providing operational guidance, process improvements, reporting, and coordination with government security stakeholders. Tasks included but not limited to processing SF-86 forms, fingerprinting, maintaining data in security databases (SIMS, NBIS, DISS, SWFT, ACCS, Other), Initial briefings, and Visit Requests (VRs). Will require occasional visits to local government installation for additional on-site personnel security processing.

Key Responsibilities:

• Coordinate and process Common Access Card (CAC) applications, renewals, and revocations per sponsoring agency/RAPIDS requirements.
• Review PSQs (e.g., SF 86) for accuracy/completeness against DISS profiles; coordinate SCI nomination packages; submit and track indoctrination (INDOC) requests in ACCS; ensure proper read ins and documentation.
• Conduct structured personnel security prescreening interviews to identify potential issues, and gather clarifications before submitting for SCI Indoctrination
• Perform and document debriefings, including termination, NATO, and SCI debriefs; ensure timely updates to systems of record.
• Maintain accurate personnel, contract, and access records in SIMS; update contract-level access controls, rosters, and billets; reconcile discrepancies.
• Process, validate, and submit/receive VAR in accordance with sponsor requirements and program timelines
• Serve as the primary POC for government security offices, program managers, and contractor FSO/CSOs on clearance/access issues.

Here's What You Need:

• US Citizenship required
• 3 years of personnel security processing experience
• Hands on experience with initial investigations (Tier 3/Tier 5), CE/CV, reciprocity/crossovers, SCI nomination/INDOC, NATO briefings, visit requests, and debriefings
• Working knowledge of NISP (32 CFR Part 117), DoD adjudicative guidelines, SEAD policies
• Knowledge and experience using DISS, NBIS, SWFT, ACCS and SIMS

Bonus Points:

• FSO Program Management for Non-possessing Facilities or Possessing Facilities certificate
• Familiarity with Fieldprint

Eligibility Requirements:

• U.S. Citizenship Required
• Active Top Secret/ SCI eligibility required

As required by local law, Accenture Federal Services provides reasonable ranges of compensation for hired roles based on labor costs in the states of California, Colorado, Connecticut, Hawaii, Illinois, Maine, Maryland, Massachusetts, Minnesota, New Jersey, New York, Ohio, Vermont, Virginia, Washington, and the District of Columbia . The base pay range for this position in these locations is shown below. Compensation for roles at Accenture Federal Services varies depending on a wide array of factors, including but not limited to office location, role, skill set, and level of experience. Accenture Federal Services offers a wide variety of benefits. You can find more information on benefits here. We accept applications on an on-going basis and there is no fixed deadline to apply.

$81,000 - $154,700 USD

What We Believe

As a company wholly dedicated to serving the US federal government, we bring together the best talent to help reinvent how federal agencies operate and deliver greater value for their mission and the American people. We have an unwavering commitment to creating a culture in which all our people are respected, feel a sense of belonging, and have equal opportunity. As a business imperative, every person at Accenture Federal Services has the responsibility to create and sustain a culture where everyone feels welcomed and included. This is grounded