Personnel Security & Suitability Specialist (Secret)

Sawdey Solution Services; Oakland (SC); On-site; USD 85,000 - 115,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health and dental benefits

401(k) with match

PTO and holiday observance

Training and tuition reimbursement

EAP

Job summary

Sawdey Solution Services is seeking a skilled professional to provide personnel suitability and vetting support for ARCENT organizations. The role includes reviewing records, coordinating background investigations, onboarding, and maintaining security databases to ensure compliance with DoD and Army policies.

Requirements include a Bachelor’s degree and a active Secret clearance. On-site in Shaw AFB, SC with strict handling of PII and sensitive information, supporting workforce readiness and

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required.
• Secret clearance required.
• Ability to communicate with customers and fulfill duties as listed in the contract.

Responsibilities

• Provide personnel suitability, onboarding, and vetting support for ARCENT headquarters and supported organizations.
• Review, process, and evaluate personnel records, suitability packages, and background investigation documentation to ensure compliance with federal regulations and Army policies.
• Coordinate personnel security screenings, background investigations, fingerprint submissions, and suitability determinations for military, civilian, and contractor personnel.
• Process onboarding packages, access requests, credentialing requirements, and personnel actions in support of workforce management objectives.
• Maintain personnel security and suitability databases, records, and tracking systems to ensure data accuracy and accountability.
• Monitor the status of personnel investigations, adjudications, and suitability actions and provide timely updates to leadership and stakeholders.
• Coordinate with human resources offices, security managers, investigative agencies, and hiring officials to facilitate efficient personnel processing.
• Verify personnel eligibility for employment, assignment, access, and support requirements in accordance with established standards and regulations.
• Prepare reports, metrics, status updates, and decision-support products related to personnel suitability, security processing, and workforce readiness.
• Identify processing delays, compliance issues, and personnel risks and recommend corrective actions to leadership.
• Support personnel accountability, workforce readiness, and manpower management initiatives through accurate personnel data management.
• Assist with audits, inspections, and compliance reviews involving personnel security and suitability programs.
• Ensure proper handling and protection of PII, personnel records, and sensitive information.
• Develop and maintain procedures, documentation, and tracking mechanisms supporting personnel suitability and vetting activities.
• Provide guidance to personnel and management regarding suitability requirements, onboarding procedures, and investigation processes.
• Ensure compliance with applicable DoD, DoA, OPM, and ARCENT personnel security regulations and policies.
• Maintain an active Secret security clearance and comply with all security requirements associated with the position.
• Perform additional personnel security and suitability duties as directed by ARCENT leadership.

Skills

Communication skills

Customer liaison

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Sawdey Solution Services is seeking a skilled professional to provide personnel suitability and vetting support for ARCENT organizations. The role includes reviewing records, coordinating background investigations, onboarding, and maintaining security databases to ensure compliance with DoD and Army policies.

Requirements include a Bachelor’s degree and a active Secret clearance. On-site in Shaw AFB, SC with strict handling of PII and sensitive information, supporting workforce readiness and