Personnel Security Specialist (PerSS) – Senior

CGS Federal

Washington (District of Columbia)

On-site

USD 66,000 - 133,000

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 federal contracting company is seeking a Senior Personnel Security Specialist to support mission-critical operations in Washington, DC. The role requires over 10 years of experience and an active DoD Top Secret/SCI clearance. Responsibilities include conducting background investigations and managing security clearance processes. Benefits include health, dental, vision, life insurance, and a 401k plan. The salary range is competitive, reflecting the senior-level nature of the position.

Qualifications

  • Minimum of over 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

Background investigations
Personnel security clearance processes
Collaboration with stakeholders
Operational analysis
Documentation and reporting

Job description

Personnel Security Specialist (PerSS) – Senior

Work Location: Washington, DC

Employment Type: Full-Time, Senior-Level

Department: Administrative and Logistics Support

CGS is seeking a skilled Personnel Security Specialist (PerSS) – Senior to support mission‑critical operations for a federal client.

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 over 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: $66,000 - $133,000 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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