Personnel Security Specialist

JASINT Consulting and Technologies; Fort Meade (MD); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401k retirement plan

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision plan

HSA/FSA

STD/LTD

Professional development

Tuition reimbursement

PTO

Floating holidays

Referral bonuses

Job summary

JASINT Consulting and Technologies seeks a Personnel Security Specialist in Annapolis Junction, MD to manage SCI eligibility, indoctrination, and related security processes. The role requires active TS/SCI clearance and extensive DoD SCI program experience.

You will interact with CAF, prepare Yankee White matters, and maintain compliance with ICD 705 while supporting SCIF access and security training. The position is full-time with regular hours.

Qualifications

• Minimum of four (4) years' experience in the DoD SCI Program.
• Minimum of three (3) years' experience in personnel security, the JPAS system, and strong communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Receive and respond to SCI eligibility requests, recertifications, and special purpose/interim SCI accesses.
• Process SCI eligibility determinations, special purpose access, and compelling need actions with CAF before indoctrination.
• Process Yankee White packages including pre-screen documents and credit reports for review and submission to YW authorities.
• Review and act on authorities to indoctrinate SCI personnel, including pre-screening interviews and briefings.
• Send/receive SCI visit requests and code badges for SCIF access.
• Ensure personnel meet/maintain clearance requirements per ICD 705.
• Update information systems and maintain hard copy files related to SCI duties.
• Prepare periodic reporting and audits in line with directives and instructions.
• Provide training in SCI security, handling/classification, foreign travel, escort procedures, and document control.
• Update SSR security responsibilities and training.

Skills

Clear communication

Interpersonal skills

Analytical thinking

Tools

JPAS

SCIF procedures

Job description

Job Title: Personnel Security Specialist

Location(s): Annapolis Junction, MD Hours: Regular Full-Time

Salary Range: $70k/yr. - $90k/yr.

Clearance Requirements:

This position requires a current and active TS/SCI clearance at the time of application.

What you will be doing:

• Receive and respond to requests for SCI eligibility, recertification, and special purpose/interim SCI accesses, and requests involving Presidential Support Duties, Yankee White (YW) insuring validity of the requests.
• Process SCI eligibility determinations, special purpose access, and compelling need actions with Central Adjudication Facilities (CAF) prior to indoctrination.
• Process Yankee White packages including pre‑screen documents, credit reports and other required documentation for review and submittal to YW approval authorities.
• Review and act upon authorities to indoctrinate SCI personnel, including conducting pre‑screening interviews and indoctrination briefings.
• Send and receive SCI visit requests and code badges for SCIF access.
• Ensure all assigned personnel meet/maintain the appropriate security clearance requirements in accordance with ICD 705.
• Verify and act on requests for temporary and annual SCI courier authorizations and issue those certifications.
• Update and query required information systems and maintains required hard copy files to perform assigned duties.
• Prepare and execute required periodic reporting and or audits/reviews in accordance with applicable directives, regulations, and instructions.
• Provide continuous training and guidance in all areas of SCI security; including but not limited to, local procedures, Security Awareness, handling/safeguarding/marking classified material/information, foreign travel requirements, entry procedures, escort procedures, document control procedures, security incident/violation reporting procedures, and classification review/guidance.
• Update personnel security responsibilities for Special Security Representatives (SSR) and ensure SSRs are appropriately appointed and trained.
• Analyze and assess issues with SCI personnel security and Presidential Support duties and propose solutions that meet standards set by applicable regulations, directives, and instructions.
• Maintain liaison with adjudicating agencies to expedite adjudication process.
• Provide status reports for personnel awaiting SCI eligibility and YW.

Position Requirements

• Minimum of four (4) years' experience in the DoD SCI Program.
• Minimum of three (3) years' experience in the areas of personnel security, the Joint Personnel Accountability System (JPAS), and have excellent communicative and interpersonal skills.

Physical Demands:

This is largely a sedentary role; however, some filing is required. This would require the ability to move files, open filing cabinets and bend or stand as necessary.

Why JASINT?

At JASINT we are proud to boast a “together we can” attitude. That is only possible with a strong talented team. Our goal is to answer the call to provide top mission and Warfighter support at all levels and that’s why we are seeking you!

We understand and respect the dedication and sacrifice that is required to serve our nation’s greatest efforts, and our commitment in turn is to support YOU!

JASINT cares about your work life balance and offers competitive benefits to help you at every stage of your personal and professional life: Retirement/401k, 100% Employer paid health, dental, vision for employees, flexible spending accounts, (HSA/FSA), STD/LTD, professional development, tuition reimbursement, spot award recognition, PTO, Holidays...even 2 (two) additional floating holidays to use at your discretion!

*** JASINT offers both internal and external referral bonuses for all cleared exceptional talent we hire! Friends of yours, are friends of JASINT! ***

JASINT provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, ancestry, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, marital status, religion, age, disability, gender identity, results of genetic testing, or service in the military. Equal employment opportunity applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leave of absence, compensation, and training.

JASINT participates in E-Verify and will provide the federal government with I-9 information to confirm that all new hires are authorized to work in the U.S. To learn more about E-Verify please visit dhs.gov/e-verify.