SCI PERSEC Security Specialist

SAIC; El Segundo (CA); On-site; USD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

None

Job summary

SAIC’s Horizon 2 contract seeks an energized SCI PERSEC Security Specialist to support secure facilities in El Segundo, CA. You will assist the CPSOs and provide day-to-day PERSEC support for collateral, SCI, and COMSEC activities, enabling security for USSF/SSC missions.

You will apply sound personnel security practices, communicate effectively, and mentor in this role. Expect sporadic off-hours support and a dynamic, customer-centric environment with opportunities for growth.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree (security related) with 9+ years of related experience, or Associate degree with 11 years experience, or 4 additional years of experience in lieu of degree.
• Active TS clearance with SCI eligibility and ability to obtain polygraph.
• Experience in SCI environments and with DISS/SCInet.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, PowerPoint, Outlook, Excel).

Responsibilities

• Initiate, track, and monitor SCI clearance access request processing activities with government personnel to achieve appropriate access authorizations.
• Execute all aspects of the PERSEC Program including nominations, validation of access requirements, NDAs, LOCNs, and other PERSEC-related actions.
• Perform data entry and record checks in the Defense Information System for Security (DISS) and maintain contract personnel information.
• Ensure proper handling of collateral, SCI, and COMSEC information and equipment.
• Oversee classification management and Top Secret accountability.
• Support government program offices and security officers in security initiatives.
• Lead security awareness, training, and education programs.
• Assist with SOPs, EAPs, security directives, regulations, and manuals.
• Investigate security incidents and coordinate with government reps.
• Participate in SCI Security and COMSEC inspections and self-assessments.
• Process inbound/outbound data transfer files and visit requests; provide escorts.

Skills

Verbal communication

Written communication

TS/SCI clearance

DISS experience

SCInet experience

Microsoft Office

Education

Bachelor’s degree (Security related preferred)

Associate degree + 11 years experience or 4 extra years in lieu of degree

Tools

DISS

SCInet

Job description

Minimum Clearance Required TS.SCI

Job ID 2615880
Location El Segundo, CA, US
Date Posted 2026-08-20
Category Security
Subcategory Security
Schedule Full-Time
Shift Day Job
Travel Yes - 10% of the time
Minimum Clearance Required TS.SCI
Clearance Level Must Be Able to Obtain TS/SCI with Poly
Potential for Remote Work ORA_ON_SITE

Description

SAIC's Horizon 2 contract is seeking an energized and professional SCI PERSEC Security Specialist to support the contract's secure operating facilities in El Segundo, CA.
You will support all facets of SAIC’s Program and Personnel Security (PERSEC) processes assisting the CPSOs (Contractor Program Security Officer) and provide day-to-day support for Collateral, Sensitive Compartmented Information (SCI) activities. Your background in applying sound and effective Personnel security practices will be the driving force behind the success of our missions for the US Space Force (USSF) and Space Systems Command (SSC). Join us in safeguarding the nation's space assets and exploring the limitless opportunities that await in this dynamic role. You’ll have the invaluable opportunity to be mentored in this role, ensuring not only your professional growth, but also the continued excellence of our operations. You will get to use your strong communication (verbal and written) skills and interpersonal skills in a dynamic customer centric environment, which may require sporadic off‑hours support. If this is what you are looking for, keep reading.

Fun stuff you will do on the job

• Initiate, track, and monitor SCI clearance access request processing activities with government personnel to achieve appropriate access authorizations.
• Execute all aspects of the PERSEC Program to include nominations, validation of access requirements, Non-Disclosure Agreements (NDAs), Letters of Compelling Need (LOCNs), and other PERSEC-related actions.
• Perform data entry and record checks in the Defense Information System for Security (DISS) and maintain all the applicable contract’s personnel information to ensure accuracy.
• Ensure proper accounting, control, transmission, packaging, safeguarding, and destruction of collateral, SCI, and COMSEC information and equipment.
• Oversee classification management, including Top Secret accountability and media control.
• Directly support government program offices and security officers in the development, implementation, and maintenance of program and personnel security endeavors.
• Lead ongoing initial and annual security awareness, training, and education (SATE) efforts.
• Assist in implementing and maintaining Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs), Emergency Action Plans (EAPs), security directives, regulations, manuals, and guidance.
• Investigate possible/actual security incidents and coordinate with government security reps.
• Participate in SCI Security and COMSEC compliance inspections and self-assessments.
• Assist in the processing of inbound and outbound data transfer files.
• Process and certify incoming and outgoing visit requests; provide facility escort assistance.
• Assist with other miscellaneous support functions, to maintain an efficient operational security posture for programs and information systems, as directed by the site lead or Senior Security Representative.

Qualifications

This is You

• Bachelor’s degree (preferably Security related) and 9+ years of related experience or Associates Degree and 11 years of experience or 4 additional years of experience in lieu of degree.
• Active TS clearance with SCI eligibility, and willing to complete a polygraph.
• Familiarity with SCI Security responsibilities to include, but not limited to OPSEC, Program Protection, Personnel Security, Security Training and Education, and Classification management.
• Experience working with DISS and SCInet and working in a SCI environment.
• Proficient with the Microsoft Office Suite, to include Word, PowerPoint, Outlook, and Excel.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills and be able to effectively communicate with all levels of management and government customers.
• Must be able to work in a constantly changing regulatory environment and be able to work well within a team environment.
• Ability to solve problems and think critically, sometimes independent of significant experience or documentation of the problem area.
• Attention to detail and strong organizational skills are critical to the success of this position.

You will wow us even more if you have these skills

• Prior experience working security processes in a SAP environment.
• Knowledge and experience using SIMS and/or JADE.
• Use of National Background Investigation Services (NBIS) and (National Industrial Security System) NISS.
• Experience creating/updating plans, processes, and procedures.
• Experience with Security Classification Guides (SCGs)
• Working knowledge of ICD 705 and secure facility construction standards and requirements.
• Have an understanding of DD254s to support government contracts.
• Proficient in COMSEC operations.

Target salary range $120,001 - $160,000. The estimate displayed represents the typical salary range for this position based on experience and other factors.