Personnel Security Specialist (PerSS) – SME with Security Clearance

CGS Federal (Contact Government Services); Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 83,000 - 166,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, Dental, and Vision

Life Insurance

401k

Flexible Spending Account (Health, Dep

Paid Time Off and Observance of State

Job summary

CGS Federal (Contact Government Services) in Washington, DC seeks a Personnel Security Specialist (PerSS) – SME for on-site, full-time work. The role focuses on conducting background investigations, managing security clearance processes, and supporting mission-critical operations for a federal client.

You will collaborate with cross-functional teams, analyze security challenges, and produce documentation and reports to support program objectives.

Qualifications

• Active DoD Top Secret/SCI clearance is required.

Skills

Background investigations

Security clearance processes

Cross-functional collaboration

Operational analysis

Documentation and reporting

Job description

Personnel Security Specialist (PerSS) – SME Washington, DC Administrative and Logistics Support / Full Time On‑Site / On‑site Personnel Security Specialist (PerSS) – SME Work Location: Washington, DC Employment Type: Full‑Time, Expert‑Level Department: Administrative and Logistics Support

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

Skills and attributes for success:

• 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 Recognized subject matter expert with exceptional expertise and leadership in the field. Active DoD Top Secret/SCI.

Our Commitment:

Contact Government Services (CGS) strives to simplify and enhance government bureaucracy through the optimization of human, technical, and financial resources. We combine cutting‑edge technology with world‑class personnel to deliver customized solutions that fit our client’s specific needs. We are committed to solving the most challenging and dynamic problems.

For the past seven years, we’ve been growing our government‑contracting portfolio, and along the way, we’ve created valuable partnerships by demonstrating a commitment to honesty, professionalism, and quality work.

Here at CGS we value honesty through hard work and self‑awareness, professionalism in all we do, and to deliver the best quality to our consumers mending those relations for years to come.

We care about our employees. Therefore, we offer a comprehensive benefits package.

• Health, Dental, and Vision
• Life Insurance
• 401k
• Flexible Spending Account (Health, Dependent Care, and Commuter)
• Paid Time Off and Observance of State/Federal Holidays

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.

Join our team and become part of government innovation!

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For more information about CGS please visit: https://www.cgsfederal.com or contact:

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#CJ $83,000 - $166,000 a year

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