Personnel Security Specialist

Booz Allen Hamilton; Nevada, Northern (IA, KY); On-site; USD 78,000 - 176,000; Full time

Job summary

Booz Allen Hamilton is hiring a Personnel Security Specialist to support collateral, SCI, and SAP security within a multilevel DoW environment. You will maintain records, prepare nominations, and ensure clearance processes align with government requirements.

The role requires extensive DoW security knowledge, SAP/SCI experience, and a TS/SCI clearance, with opportunities to mentor team members and influence security operations. This is a security-focused position supporting national programs.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in Department of War Personnel and Industrial Security program administration.
• Experience performing multi-disciplined security in Special Access Program (SAP) environments.
• Experience with multilevel SAP and SCI classified security operations.
• Experience with DoW systems and processes including DCII, DISS, and SAPNP.
• Experience managing and maintaining facility clearances following DoD and NISP guidelines.
• Knowledge of security policy, manuals and directives across DoW and IC.
• TS/SCI clearance.
• HS diploma or GED.

Responsibilities

• Provide daily support for collateral, SCI, and SAP security activities in a multilevel DoW environment.
• Prepare, review, and track clearance nominations for Air Force and national level approvals.
• Advise government security officers on personnel security policies and access requirements.

Skills

Security program administration

SAP/SCI experience

TS/SCI clearance

DoW processes

Facility clearances

Security policy knowledge

Education

HS diploma or GED

Bachelor's degree

Tools

DCII

DISS

SAPNP

Job description

Join a culture of empowerment and connectivity.

Develop your craft

Learn the skills you need to accelerate your career.

Discover benefits that your life and work.

Innovate with intention

Build mission-ready tech that protects the nation.

Processes and maintains company and government-inspectable records and procedures for employees to obtain and maintain government security clearances or positions of trust. Applies advanced skills or extensive technical expertise with full industry knowledge. Develops innovative solutions to complex problems. Works without considerable direction and mentors and may supervise team members.

In this role, you'll provide daily support for Collateral, SCI, and SAP security activities within a multilevel classified DoW environment by maintaining and auditing company and government-inspectable records, clearance documentation, and personnel security files. Prepare, review, and track clearance nominations for Air Force and national level approval authorities.Advise the government security officers on personnel security policies, SAP and SCI access requirements, and quota management.

This is your opportunity to help advance national security through cutting-edge cyber capabilities.

Join us. The world can't wait.

You Have:

• 5+ years of experience in Department of War Personnel and Industrial Security program administration
• Experience performing multi-disciplined security in Special Access Program (SAP) environments
• Experience with multilevel SAP and SCI classified security operations
• Experience with DOW systems and processes including Defense Central Index of Investigations (DCII), Defense Information System for Security (DISS), and Special Access Program Nomination Process (SAPNP)
• Experience managing and maintaining facility clearances following processes and procedures of the Defense Counterintelligence and Security Agency (DCSA) and the National Industrial Security Program
• Knowledge of security policy, manuals, the appropriate DoW, Intelligence Community Directives, Director of Central Intelligence Directives, and guiding policy documents
• TS/SCI clearance
• HS diploma or GED

Nice If You Have:

• Experience with DOW Special Access Program Central Office (SAPCO) and Program Security Officer (PSO) programs and management
• Bachelor's degree

Clearance:

Applicants selected will be subject to a security investigation and may need to meet eligibility requirements for access to classified information; TS/SCI clearance is required.

Compensation

At Booz Allen, we celebrate your contributions, provide you with opportunities and choices, and support your total well-being. Our offerings include health, life, disability, financial, and retirement benefits, as well as paid leave, professional development, tuition assistance, work-life programs, and dependent care. Our recognition awards program acknowledges employees for exceptional performance and superior demonstration of our values. Full-time and part-time employees working at least 20 hours a week on a regular basis are eligible to participate in Booz Allen’s benefit programs. Individuals that do not meet the threshold are only eligible for select offerings, not inclusive of health benefits. We encourage you to learn more about our total benefits by visiting the Resource page on our Careers site and reviewing Our Employee Benefits page.

Salary at Booz Allen is determined by various factors, including but not limited to location, the individual’s particular combination of education, knowledge, skills, competencies, and experience, as well as contract-specific affordability and organizational requirements. The projected compensation range for this position is $77,600.00 to $176,000.00 (annualized USD). The estimate displayed represents the typical salary range for this position and is just one component of Booz Allen’s total compensation package for employees. This posting will close within 90 days from the Posting Date.

Personnel Security Specialist

Identity Statement

As part of the hiring process, we will ask you to complete an identity verification process that leverages advanced biometrics and artificial intelligence to ensure authenticity and protect against identity fraud. You are expected to be on camera during interviews and assessments. We reserve the right to take your picture to verify your identity and prevent fraud.

Candidate AI Usage Policy

AI is a part of our daily work at Booz Allen, and we are committed to the responsible and ethical use of AI tools. However, we want to ensure a fair candidate process based on your own skills and knowledge. As part of this commitment, the use of artificial intelligence (AI) or other tools to assist with responses during interviews (whether in-person or virtual) is prohibited unless permission is explicitly provided.

Work Model

Our people-first culture prioritizes the benefits of collaboration, whether it occurs in person or virtually. To support engagement and effective communication, employees working virtually are generally expected to have their cameras on during meetings.

• Remote: If this position is listed as remote, there may still be occasions when you are required to work in person at a Booz Allen or customer facility.
• Hybrid: If this position is listed as hybrid, you will be expected to work from a Booz Allen facility frequently, in alignment with leadership expectations and the needs of the role. You may also be required to work from or visit a customer facility.
• Onsite: If this position is listed as onsite, work will primarily be performed at a Booz Allen office or customer facility, where employees will collaborate directly with colleagues and customers as required by the role.

Commitment to Non-Discrimination

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to disability, status as a protected veteran or any other status protected by applicable federal, state, local, or international law.