SAP/SCI Personnel Security Specialist – Top Secret

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

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.