Security Specialist – PERSEC

Armada Ltd; Arlington (VA); On-site; USD 110,000 - 170,000; Full time

Job summary

Armada Ltd. is seeking a Security Specialist - PERSEC to manage personnel security eligibility, track clearances, and ensure compliance with DoD requirements. You will provide PAR support for US and international programs and coordinate with DoD offices and contractors.

The role involves maintaining records, updating databases, and ensuring timely documentation of eligibility and access levels for onsite personnel. Relocation is not offered.

Qualifications

• At least 10 years of relevant work experience.
• Master's Degree in relevant field; or a bachelor's degree and 4 additional years of relevant work experience.
• Knowledge of personnel security policies, clearance requirements, eligibility standards, and DoD procedures.
• Experience with Program Access Requests and PAR coordination for US and international teams.
• Ability to work with government security offices and contractor personnel to support operations.
• Specialized experience with flag-officer level briefings and senior-level interface.

Responsibilities

• Maintain personnel security files in accordance with government standards.
• Update clearance and access databases for accurate eligibility records.
• Provide PAR management support: coordination, documentation, tracking.
• Support international PAR processing at F-35 JPO HQ in Crystal City for proper handling.
• Manage personnel clearance and resolve discrepancies when needed.
• Ensure onsite staff hold current clearances aligned with access levels.
• Monitor clearance status in the DoD system of record and coordinate updates.

Skills

DoD personnel security policies

Clearance eligibility

Record-keeping & databases

Program Access Requests coordination

Interagency liaison with government

Senior-level interface experience

Education

Master's Degree in relevant field

Bachelor's degree + 4 years experience

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 program‑specific 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 F‑35 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.