Security Specialist - PERSEC

Armada LTD; Arlington (VA); On-site; USD 100,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

ARMADA seeks a Security Specialist - PERSEC for Arlington, VA to manage personnel security eligibility, track clearances, and ensure compliance with DoD and program-specific access requirements. The role also supports Program Access Requests for US and international program members.

Responsibilities include maintaining security files and databases, coordinating PARs, and resolving clearance discrepancies, with international duties at F35 JPO HQ in Crystal City, VA.

Qualifications

• At least 10 years of relevant work experience.
• Knowledge of personnel security policies, clearance requirements, eligibility standards, and DoD vetting procedures.
• Experience managing Program Access Requests (PARs) and coordinating US and international team members.

Responsibilities

• Maintain personnel security files in accordance with government requirements and standards.
• Update personnel security clearance and access databases for accurate documentation.
• Provide PAR management support and tracking for all submitted PARs.
• Support international PARs at the F35 JPO Headquarters in Crystal City, VA.
• Provide personnel clearance management support and resolve clearance issues or discrepancies.
• Ensure onsite personnel and DoD contractors hold current security clearances aligned with position sensitivity.
• Monitor clearance status against DoD system of record and coordinate updates.
• Maintain records, logs, and admin files to support security compliance.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Personnel security policies

DoD vetting procedures

Record keeping and databases

Program Access Requests management

International program support

Interagency coordination

Education

Master's Degree or Bachelor's + 4 years

Job description

Type: Full Time

Location: Arlington, Virgina

Overtime Exempt: No

Reports To: ARMADA HQ

Security Clearance Required: Top Secret w/ SCI

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The Security Specialist - PERSEC supports personnel security eligibility processes by maintaining accurate records, tracking clearances, and ensuring compliance with DoD and programspecific access requirements. This role ensures that all personnel meet necessary eligibility standards for classified and controlled access. It also provides clearance, access, and Program Access Request support for both U.S. and international program members.

Duties & Responsibilities:

• The Security Specialist - PERSEC maintains personnel security files in accordance with Government requirements and established personnel security standards.
• Security Specialist - PERSEC assist with updating personnel security clearance and access databases to ensure accurate and timely documentation of eligibility and access levels.
• Provide Program Access Request management support, including coordination, documentation, and tracking for all submitted PARs.
• Support international Program Access Requests at the F35 JPO Headquarters in Crystal City, VA, ensuring proper processing and documentation.
• Provide Personnel Clearance management support and assist with resolving clearance issues or discrepancies.
• Ensure all onsite Government personnel and DoD contractor staff hold current security clearances aligned with their position sensitivity and required access levels.
• Monitor personnel clearance status against the DoD system of record and coordinate updates or corrective actions as needed.
• Security Specialist - PERSEC maintain records, tracking logs, and administrative files to support personnel security compliance.
• Other duties as assigned

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities (KSAs):

• Knowledge of personnel security policies, clearance requirements, eligibility standards, and DoD personnel vetting procedures.
• Skilled in maintaining and updating personnel security files, databases, and tracking systems used to document clearance status and access.
• Ability to manage Program Access Requests and coordinate personnel security requirements for both U.S. and international team members.
• Skilled in reviewing clearance information, identifying discrepancies, and ensuring compliance with established position sensitivity and access requirements.
• Ability to work effectively with Government security offices, service representatives, and contractor personnel to support personnel security operations.
• Specialized experience with flag-officer level briefings and senior-level interface.

Minimum/General Experience:

• At least 10 years of relevant work experience.

Minimum Education:

• Master's Degree in relevant field; or a bachelor's degree and 4 additional years of relevant work experience.

Disclaimer:

The above information has been designed to indicate the general nature and level of work to be performed. It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities, and qualifications required of the contractor assigned to this position.

Special Notes:

Relocation is not available for these jobs.

ARMADA provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, marital status, amnesty, or status as a covered veteran in accordance with applicable federal, state and local laws. ARMADA complies with applicable state and local laws governing non-discrimination in employment in every location in which the company has facilities. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including, but not limited to, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training.