Personnel Security Specialist - Special Access Programs

AMERICAN SYSTEMS; Arlington (VA); On-site; USD 85,000 - 105,000; Full time

Job summary

AMERICAN SYSTEMS is seeking a Personnel Security Specialist to support sensitive government and industrial security programs. This on-site role in Arlington requires an active Top Secret clearance with SCI eligibility and experience with DISS and Scattered Castles.

You will administer personnel security programs, manage PAR processing, compile reports, conduct annual reviews, and develop security SOPs while coordinating with government teams and DoD security offices.

Qualifications

• High school diploma required; Bachelor's degree preferred.
• 5+ years of DoW or IC security experience, focused on personnel security.
• Hands-on PAR processing, SCI nomination packages, indoctrinations, and debriefings.
• Knowledge of DoW, DoN, IC SCI and SAP personnel security processes.
• Experience with DISS and Scattered Castles.
• Active TS clearance with SCI eligibility.
• Strong written and verbal communication and organizational skills.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office.

Responsibilities

• Administer personnel security programs in support of DoW and industrial security requirements.
• Track and maintain personnel security data including: clearance status, SAP access, security training records, PIFs, visit authorization requests/certifications.
• Support government security teams with PAR processing, SCI nominations, indoctrinations, debriefings, and related personnel security actions.
• Review, process, and track PAR packages and other personnel security actions for completeness, accuracy, and compliance.
• Make initial eligibility determinations using DISS, Scattered Castles, and other personnel security tools, and provide recommendations supporting government access decisions.
• Maintain accurate personnel security records, questionnaires, PIAs, debrief documentation, and other access-related files in accordance with customer and regulatory requirements.
• Conduct annual personnel security reviews and support corrective actions to maintain compliance.
• Develop, update, and maintain Personnel Security SOPs and related process documentation.
• Provide personnel security guidance, onboarding/orientation support, refresher training, and briefings to employees, managers, and program personnel.
• Serve as a liaison with DoW, IC, and customer security offices on personnel security matters.
• Manage access rosters, prepare reports for government leadership, and support reporting related to: adverse information, foreign travel, continuous evaluation requirements.
• Resolve personnel security issues, discrepancies, and administrative actions in a timely and professional manner

Skills

Security experience

DoW/IC SCI and SAP processes

PAR processing

SCI nomination packages

indoctrinations and debriefings

personnel security record maintenance

Strong written and verbal comms

Microsoft Office suite

Education

High school diploma

Bachelor's degree

Tools

DISS

Scattered Castles

SharePoint

Job description

Personnel Security Specialist - Special Access Programs

Location: US-VA-Arlington

ID: 2026-4955

Category: Security Administration

Position Type: Full-Time

Remote: No

Clearance Required: Top Secret/SCI

Overview

AMERICAN SYSTEMS is an employee-owned federal government contractor supporting national priority programs through our strategic solutions in the areas of Information Technology, Test & Evaluation, Engineering & Analysis, and Training.

Location: Pentagon, Arlington, VA

Clearance Required: Active Top Secret clearance with SCI eligibility

Employment Type: Full-time, on-site

We are seeking a Personnel Security Specialist to support sensitive government and industrial security programs. This role is ideal for a security professional with strong experience in personnel security administration, SCI/SAP processes, and government security systems such as DISS and Scattered Castles.

Responsibilities

As a Personnel Security Specialist, you will:

• Administer personnel security programs in support of DoW and industrial security requirements, ensuring compliance with government and company policies and procedures
• Track and maintain personnel security data, including:
  • clearance status
  • SAP access
  • security training records
  • personnel information files (PIFs)
  • visit authorization requests/certifications
• Support government security teams with:
  • Program Access Request (PAR) processing
  • SCI nominations
  • indoctrinations
  • debriefings
  • related personnel security actions
• Review, process, and track PAR packages and other personnel security actions for completeness, accuracy, and compliance
• Make initial eligibility determinations using DISS, Scattered Castles, and other personnel security tools, and provide recommendations supporting government access decisions
• Maintain accurate personnel security records, questionnaires, PIAs, debrief documentation, and other access-related files in accordance with customer and regulatory requirements
• Conduct annual personnel security reviews and support corrective actions to maintain compliance
• Develop, update, and maintain Personnel Security SOPs and related process documentation
• Provide personnel security guidance, onboarding/orientation support, refresher training, and briefings to employees, managers, and program personnel
• Serve as a liaison with DoW, IC, and customer security offices on personnel security matters
• Manage access rosters, prepare reports for government leadership, and support reporting related to:
  • adverse information
  • foreign travel
  • continuous evaluation requirements
• Resolve personnel security issues, discrepancies, and administrative actions in a timely and professional manner

Qualifications

• High school diploma required;Bachelor's degree preferred
• 5+ years of relevant DoW or Intelligence Community security experience, with a strong focus on personnel security
• Hands-on experience with:
  • PAR processing
  • SCI nomination packages
  • indoctrinations and debriefings
  • personnel security record maintenance
• Knowledge of DoW, DoN, and/or IC SCI and SAP personnel security processes
• Experience using DISS, Scattered Castles, and other government personnel security systems/databases
• Active Top Secret clearance with SCI eligibility
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Excellent organization, attention to detail, and follow-through
• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office, including Excel, Word, PowerPoint, and SharePoint

Pay Transparency Statement

AMERICAN SYSTEMS is committed to pay transparency for our applicants and employee-owners. The salary range for this position is USD $85,000.00/Yr. - USD $105,000/Yr. Actual compensation will be determined based on several factors permitted by law. AMERICAN SYSTEMS provides for the welfare of its employees and their dependents through a comprehensive benefits program by offering healthcare benefits, paid leave, retirement plans, insurance programs, and education and training assistance.

EEO Statement

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