Remote Personnel Security Specialist – Secret Clearance

Amentum; Ashburn (VA); Remote; USD 45,000 - 47,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, dental, and vision insurance

Paid time off and holidays

401(k) matching

Educational reimbursement

Parental leave

Employee stock purchase plan

Tax-saving options

Disability and life insurance

Pet insurance

Job summary

Amentum is seeking a Personnel Security Specialist to support PERSEC operations for government clients. This role involves initiating clearance actions, processing investigations, and coordinating with FSO/CSO teams to ensure timely clearance processing across programs.

Strong knowledge of DISS/NBIS and SF86 workflows is essential, along with discretion handling sensitive information. The position offers remote work options, day shifts, and competitive hourly pay, with benefits including

Qualifications

• Active U.S. Government Secret Clearance required.
• Experience with SF86 processing and e-APP workflows.
• Proficiency with MS Office, Outlook, and Adobe Pro.

Responsibilities

• Initiate security background investigations and processing for multiple clearance levels.
• Coordinate with FSO/CSO and other security representatives.
• Process and submit SF4311, CSR, and SCI/SAP packages.
• Maintain clearance records in DISS/NBIS and Gateway.

Skills

NISPOM knowledge

SF86 processing

MS Office

Interpersonal skills

Independent worker

Attention to detail

Discretion with sensitive info

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Security experience 2+ years

Tools

DISS

NBIS

SWFT

e-APP SF86

Job description

Amentum is seeking a Personnel Security Specialist to support PERSEC operations for government clients. This role involves initiating clearance actions, processing investigations, and coordinating with FSO/CSO teams to ensure timely clearance processing across programs.

Strong knowledge of DISS/NBIS and SF86 workflows is essential, along with discretion handling sensitive information. The position offers remote work options, day shifts, and competitive hourly pay, with benefits including