Personnel Security Specialist

Koniag Government Services; Arlington (VA); On-site; USD 110,000 - 125,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

401K with company matching

Paid holidays

Three weeks paid time off

Job summary

Koniag Government Services in Arlington VA seeks a Personnel Security Specialist to provide comprehensive security support for the Department of Defense. The role involves managing personnel security programs, coordinating security efforts, and ensuring compliance with regulations. The ideal candidate will possess a Bachelor's degree and relevant security experience, including knowledge of DoD security protocols and databases. Benefits include competitive salary, health insurance, and generous paid time off.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in a related discipline or field.
• Experience with DoD Personnel Security.
• Knowledge of federal personnel security principles.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Assist government personnel with the Personnel Security Program.
• Maintain and update Personnel Security Standard Operating Procedures.
• Conduct annual personnel security reviews.
• Process and monitor SCI indoctrination requests.

Skills

Knowledge of ICD-704

Security Management Codes (SMO)

Advanced MS Word

Advanced PowerPoint

Advanced Excel

Advanced Outlook

Education

Bachelor's Degree in related discipline

Tools

e-QIP

Defense Information System for Security (DISS)

Job description

Koniag IT Systems, LLC, a Koniag Government Services company, is seeking a Personnel Security Specialist with a TS/SCI security clearance to support KITS and our government customer at the Pentagon, Arlington, VA.

We offer competitive compensation and an extraordinary benefits package including health, dental and vision insurance, 401K with company matching, flexible spending accounts, paid holidays, three weeks paid time off, and more.

Koniag IT Systems (KITS) currently has an opening for a Personnel Security Specialist for the Department of Defense Office of the Office of the Secretary of War, Research and Engineering (OUSW R&E) Chief Digital and Artificial Intelligence Officer (CDAO). The successful candidate will provide the full spectrum of personnel security support to the Government Client. This position will include ensuring government security requirements are met, coordinating and working with internal and external organizations, generating solutions for new and developing security programs, employing risk management practices in supporting security goals and objectives, and coordinating the actions of another staff member. The candidate must understand DoD Personnel Security, CAC issuance, DD254s, and the Office of the Secretary of War (OSW) environment.

Responsibilities

• Shall assist government personnel with managing the Personnel Security Program, associated security databases, personnel security files, and other administrative files IAW applicable regulations, instructions, policies, and/or established guidelines.
• Assist with developing, coordinating, maintaining, and updating (semi-annually) Personnel Security Standard Operating Procedures (SOP) Manual that reflect the current operating environment.
• Shall have Personnel Security experience including knowledge of ICD-704, e-QIP, and Defense Information System for Security (DISS), and other government owned databases.
• Experience initializing/initiating personnel security investigations using e-QIP.
• Understanding of Security Management Codes (SMO) and the ability to send, and review visit requests.
• Maintain SCI personnel Rosters.
• Manage a registry of SCI classified material holdings.
• Perform daily data updates to the Defense Information System for Security (DISS) and government owned databases for all organizational personnel.
• Update and maintain all electronic and hard-copy personnel security files for assigned personnel IAW Records Management Directives and Privacy Act requirements.
• Process, track, and monitor SCI indoctrination requests for all assigned personnel.
• Process SCI Nomination packages including pre-screen documents, SF86C and Questionnaire required documentation for review.
• Assist with indoctrinating SCI personnel, courier, and termination briefings.
• Prepare, monitor, and disseminate SCI nomination correspondence and related documentation.
• Review all incoming Visit Authorization Request (VAR) packages and ensure all required information is included.
• Assist with initial eligibility determinations using the Defense Information System for Security and/or Scattered Castles in accordance with applicable policies.
• Perform accurate and timely updates of personnel briefings and debriefing records in DISS or applicable system.
• Conduct annual personnel security reviews to include DISS database reviews and prepare and execute corrective action plans as required.
• Assist with conducting annual Classified Clean-Out Day, to reduce unnecessary classified holdings.
• Assist with creating and maintaining access roster to grant personnel access to classified information once they possess a valid and appropriate security clearance, have executed an appropriate nondisclosure agreement, and have a valid need-to-know for access in performance of a lawful and authorized governmental function.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree in a related discipline or field.
• Experience provide the entire lifecycle of personnel security support.
• Experience supporting DoD Personnel Security functions, CAC issuance, DD254s, and related matters.
• Experience analyzing various types of materials, to develop information regarding security vulnerabilities as it would apply to approval or denial of facility or information system access.
• Knowledge of Federal personnel security principles, concepts, and methodologies.
• Knowledge of administrative regulations and sanctions that apply to violations or non-compliance with security regulations.
• Team-oriented and skilled in working within a collaborative environment.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills.
• Advanced MS Word, PowerPoint, Excel, and Outlook application skills.

Highly Desired

• Prior Federal government, professional services or Federal consulting experience.
• Experience performing on projects of similar size and scope.

Education

• Bachelor’s Degree

Security Pre-Requisite

• To be considered, must have a CURRENT/ACTIVE TOP SECRET/SCI.

Office Location and Travel

• Arlington, VA
• None

The company is an equal opportunity employer. The company shall not discriminate against any employee or applicant because of race, color, religion, creed, ethnicity, sex, sexual orientation, gender or gender identity (except where gender is a bona fide occupational qualification), national origin or ancestry, age, disability, citizenship, military/veteran status, marital status, genetic information or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local law. We are committed to equal employment opportunity in all decisions related to employment, promotion, wages, benefits, and all other privileges, terms, and conditions of employment.

Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled. Shareholder Preference in accordance with Public Law 88-352

Job Details

Job Family: Security, Safety Administration

Job Function: Facilities Security Officer

Pay Type: Salary

Hiring Min Rate: 110,000 USD

Hiring Max Rate: 125,000 USD