Personnel Security Specialist

PAE Government Services Inc.; Richmond (VA); Remote; USD 45,000 - 48,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

401(k) matching

Educational reimbursement

Paid time off

Job summary

Amentum is seeking a Personnel Security Specialist to join the PERSEC Team to support enterprise-wide clearance actions and security processing for government clients.

You will initiate investigations, process SF86 forms, manage CACs and fingerprints, and coordinate with FSOs/CSOs and OPM. The role requires attention to detail and compliance with security standards.

Qualifications

• Active U.S. Government Secret Security Clearance (must maintain).
• Familiarity with DISS/NBIS and SF86 processing via e-APP.
• Experience with security paperwork and background investigations.

Responsibilities

• Initiate security background investigations for various clearance types.
• Process SF86, VISIT requests, CACs and fingerprinting.
• Coordinate with FSO/CSO and OPM on investigations.
• Review investigation packages for completeness and accuracy.
• Maintain clearance records in security databases.
• Assist applicants with security forms and processes.
• Prepare SCI/SAP packages and submit for adjudication.

Skills

SF86 processing

Clearance processing

Background investigations

MS Office

Discretion with sensitive info

Communication skills

Education

High School Diploma or GED

2+ years personnel security experience

Tools

DISS/NBIS

Job description

Position Title: Personnel Security Specialist

Relocation Assistance: N/A Remote/Telework: Yes - Available for this position Clearance Type: U.S. Government Security Clearance - Secret Shift: Day shift Hourly Pay Range: 33.00 - 34.57

We have an exciting opportunity for a Personnel Security Specialist within our Personnel Security (PERSEC) Team. The PERSEC teams conduct personnel security processing actions enterprise wide. The PERSEC teams work in concert with Contract Security Officers (CSOs) and Facility Security Officers (FSOs), who together work with our government clients, employees and candidates to obtain or maintain government clearances, classified space and system access as well as provide other essential security services for the Amentum business areas.

As a PERSEC Specialist, you will work independently and interdependently within the PERSEC Teams to initiate clearance actions, periodic reinvestigations, crossovers; conducting clearance checks, review and process Security Pre-Screen checks, Visit Authorization Requests, CAC’s, fingerprint processing, answering questions received from applicants, employees, customers, and other duties as assigned.

Roles and Responsibilities

• Initiate security background investigations and processing for different security clearance types/levels (T3, T3R; T5, T5Rs) utilizing DISS, NBIS, and using the Fillable SF86 version for certain Agencies
• Initiate processing actions for positions requiring Suitability requirements (National Agency Check (NAC), Tier 1; Background Investigation (BI), Moderate Risk Background Investigation (MBI), High Risk Background Investigation, Moderate Risk Positions of Trust (MRPTs), Position of Public Trust.
• Process Common Access Cards, Homeland Security Presidential Directive-12 (HSPD-12)
• Work closely with FSO’s/CSO’s and other Security Representatives
• Coordinate with OPM regarding personnel investigations for completion of clearance processing
• Conduct quality control review of investigation packages (Questionnaire for National Security Positions SF86, 85, 85P’s, etc.) to ensure they are complete and accurate prior to submittal
• Assist employees/candidates with security paperwork
• Process and submit SF4311 for clearance actions
• Submit CSR’s, request reciprocity within DISS
• Initiate, process and submit Sensitive Compartmented Information (SCI) Packages and Special Access Program (SAP) Packages
• Process fingerprints through Secure Web Fingerprint Transmission (SWFT) as applicable and or our third party vendor
• Track and Maintain clearances in DISS and NBIS (until transition is complete)
• Create and maintain records in the Amentum Security Database of Record (Gateway)
• Conduct clearance checks utilizing DISS
• Review Security Pre-Screen Forms as applicable
• Familiarity with PART 147 – Adjudicative Guidelines for Determining Eligibility for Access to Classified Information under TITLE 32 - National Defense. Subtitle A - Department of Defense
• Process outgoing visit requests and certifications
• Other duties as assigned

Minimum Requirements

• Active U.S. Government Secret Security Clearance.
• Note: US Citizenship is a requirement to maintain a Secret Security Clearance.
• Familiarity in the use of DISS and NBIS
• High School Degree or GED and 2+ years of Personnel Security or Security experience

Required Skills

• Knowledge of NISPOM / 32 CFR Part 117
• Experience processing SF86’s (via e-APP and the fillable versions 2008 and 2016)
• Proficiency with software applications such as MS Office, Outlook and Adobe Pro
• Excellent interpersonal skills
• be a self-starter and possess the ability to work independently in a fast-paced team environment with a “no fail” mentality
• Strong commitment to excellence and continuous improvement
• Ability to effectively manage individual workflow
• Communicate effectively both orally and in writing
• Ability to interact positively with all individuals either in-person, over the phone or via teleconferencing applications.
• Ability to use discretion when handling sensitive personal information

Compensation Details

Compensation Details: $33.00 - $34.57 Hourly

The compensation range or hourly rate listed for this position is provided as a good-faith estimate of what the company intends to offer for this role at the time this posting was issued. Actual compensation may vary based on factors such as job responsibilities, education, experience, skills, internal equity, market data, applicable collective bargaining agreements, and relevant laws.

Benefits Overview

• Health, dental, and vision insurance
• Paid time off and holidays
• Retirement benefits (including 401(k) matching)
• Educational reimbursement
• Parental leave
• Employee stock purchase plan
• Tax-saving options
• Disability and life insurance
• Pet insurance

Note: Benefits may vary based on employment type, location, and applicable agreements.

Positions governed by a Collective Bargaining Agreement (CBA), the McNamara-O'Hara Service Contract Act (SCA), or other employment contracts may include different provisions/benefits.

Original Posting

10/07/2026 - 10/12/2026 Amentum anticipates this job requisition will remain open for at least three days, with a closing date no earlier than three days after the original posting. This timeline may change based on business needs.

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For more than 100 years, Amentum has tackled the world’s toughest challenges to deliver agile and steadfast solutions to the U.S. government and its allies. With more than 50,000 employees on all seven continents and in more than 60 countries, Amentum delivers a broad range of operational support services to meet the critical needs of our clients. Our headquarters are in Chantilly, VA. Find us online at https://www.amentum.com/

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