Personnel Security Specialist

Koniag Information Security Services, LLC; Arlington (VA); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

401K with company matching

Paid time off

Job summary

Koniag Information Security Services, LLC is seeking a Personnel Security Specialist in Arlington, VA to support personnel security for the Department of Defense. Responsibilities include managing security databases, developing SOPs, and ensuring compliance with security requirements.

The ideal candidate will have a current Top Secret/SCI clearance, a Bachelor’s degree, and experience in DoD security functions. Benefits include competitive compensation and extensive health, dental, and vision insurance.

Qualifications

• Current/Active Top Secret/SCI security clearance is mandatory.
• Experience supporting DoD personnel security functions required.
• Knowledge of federal personnel security principles and regulations is essential.

Responsibilities

• Assist with managing the personnel security program and databases.
• Develop and maintain Personnel Security Standard Operating Procedures.
• Conduct annual personnel security reviews and prepare corrective action plans.

Skills

Personnel Security

Risk Management

Strong communication skills

MS Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook)

Team-oriented

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in a 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 within the Department of Defense (War) 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 request.
• 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

• Current/Active Top Secret/SCI security clearance.
• Bachelor’s Degree in a related discipline or field.
• 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.

Clearance Requirement

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

Our Equal Employment Opportunity Policy

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.

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