Personnel Security Specialist - Special Access Programs

American Systems; Arlington, Northern (VA, KY); Hybrid; USD 85,000 - 105,000; Full time

Job summary

AMERICAN SYSTEMS is seeking a Personnel Security Specialist to support DoD/IC security programs at the Pentagon in Arlington, VA. The role focuses on administering personnel security, PAR processing, and indoctrinations in a fast-paced, on-site environment.

Candidates must have 5+ years of DoW/IC security, Active TS with SCI eligibility, and hands-on use of DISS/Scattered Castles; strong communication and meticulous record-keeping are essential.

Qualifications

• High school diploma required; Bachelor’s degree preferred.
• 5+ years of DoW/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 using DISS and Scattered Castles; other government systems.
• Active Top Secret clearance with SCI eligibility.
• Strong written and verbal communication; detail-oriented.
• Proficient in MS Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint, SharePoint).

Responsibilities

• Administer personnel security programs per DoW/IC requirements.
• Track and maintain PARs, SCI nominations, indoctrinations, debriefings.
• Review PAR packages for completeness and compliance.
• Maintain personnel security records and related files.
• Conduct annual personnel security reviews and corrective actions.
• Provide guidance and training to employees and managers.
• Liaise with DoW/IC and customer security offices.
• Manage access rosters and reporting on adverse information, foreign travel, continuous evaluation.

Skills

Security experience

Documentation accuracy

Communication skills

Analytical thinking

Education

High school diploma

Bachelor’s degree preferred

Tools

DISS

Scattered Castles

Job description

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, VAClearance Required:ActiveTop Secretclearance withSCI eligibilityEmployment Type:Full-time, on-site

We are seeking aPersonnel Security Specialistto support sensitive government and industrial security programs. This role is ideal for a security professional with strong experience inpersonnel security administration,SCI/SAP processes, and government security systems such asDISSandScattered Castles.

If you have a strong understanding of DoW/IC personnel security requirements, enjoy working in a fast-paced classified environment, and take pride in accuracy, compliance, and mission support, we encourage you to apply.

Responsibilities

As a Personnel Security Specialist, you will:

• Administer personnel security programs in support ofDoW 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 usingDISS,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 maintainPersonnel Security SOPsand 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 diplomarequired;Bachelor’s degree preferred


• 5+ years of relevant DoW or Intelligence Community security experience, with a strong focus onpersonnel security


• Hands-on experience with:
  
  
  
  • PAR processing
  
  
  • SCI nomination packages
  
  
  • indoctrinations and debriefings
  
  
  • personnel security record maintenance
  
  
  
  


• Knowledge ofDoW, DoN, and/or IC SCI and SAP personnel security processes


• Experience usingDISS,Scattered Castles, and other government personnel security systems/databases


• Active Top Secret clearancewithSCI eligibility


• Strong written and verbal communication skills


• Excellent organization, attention to detail, and follow-through


• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities


• Proficiency withMicrosoft Office, includingExcel, 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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