Personnel Security Specialist (PerSS) – Journeyman

CGS Federal

Washington (District of Columbia)

On-site

USD 53,000 - 107,000

Full time

14 days+

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Benefits offered by this job

Health, Dental, and Vision
Life Insurance
401k
Flexible Spending Account
Paid Time Off

Job summary

A government services provider is seeking a Personnel Security Specialist to conduct background investigations and manage security clearance processes in Washington, DC. This full-time position requires 3 to 10 years of relevant experience and an active DoD Top Secret/SCI clearance. The candidate will collaborate with cross-functional teams to analyze challenges, recommend improvements, and develop documentation. Benefits include health insurance, 401k, and paid time off.

Qualifications

  • Minimum of 3 to 10 years of relevant experience.
  • Active DoD Top Secret/SCI clearance.

Responsibilities

  • Conduct background investigations and manage personnel security clearance processes.
  • Collaborate with cross‑functional teams and stakeholders.
  • Analyze operational challenges and recommend improvements.
  • Develop documentation, reports, and deliverables supporting mission objectives.
  • Support continuous improvement, compliance, and operational efficiency.

Skills

Personnel security clearance processes
Collaboration with stakeholders
Operational analysis
Documentation development
Compliance and efficiency improvement

Job description

Personnel Security Specialist (PerSS) – Journeyman

Work Location: Washington, DC

Employment Type: Full-Time, Mid-Level

Department: Administrative and Logistics Support

Responsibilities
  • Conduct background investigations and manage personnel security clearance processes.
  • Collaborate with cross‑functional teams and stakeholders.
  • Analyze operational challenges and recommend improvements.
  • Develop documentation, reports, and deliverables supporting mission objectives.
  • Support continuous improvement, compliance, and operational efficiency.
Qualifications
  • Minimum of 3 to 10 years of relevant experience.
  • Active DoD Top Secret/SCI clearance.
Benefits
  • Health, Dental, and Vision
  • Life Insurance
  • 401k
  • Flexible Spending Account (Health, Dependent Care, and Commuter)
  • Paid Time Off and Observance of State/Federal Holidays

Salary: $53,000 - $107,000 a year

Contact Government Services, LLC is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Applicants will be considered without regard to their race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.

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