Security Specialist – PERSEC

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

Job summary

ARMADA, Ltd. in Arlington, VA is seeking a Security Specialist - PERSEC to manage personnel security eligibility, maintain records, track clearances, and support PARs for both U.S. and international program members.

The role requires handling DoD and program-specific access requirements and ensuring compliant documentation. The successful candidate will have Top Secret with SCI clearance, at least 10 years of related experience, and a Master's degree or a Bachelor's plus 4 years.

Qualifications

• Experience maintaining personnel security files and databases per government standards.
• Ability to track clearance eligibility and ensure program access compliance.
• Experience with PAR processes and international program access coordination.

Responsibilities

• Maintain personnel security files and records per government standards.
• Assist with updating clearance and access databases for accuracy.
• Provide PAR management support, including coordination and tracking.
• Support international PARs at the F‑35 JPO Headquarters as needed.
• Provide personnel clearance management support and resolve discrepancies.
• Ensure onsite personnel hold current clearances aligned with access needs.
• Monitor clearance status and coordinate updates with DoD systems.
• Maintain logs and administrative files to support compliance.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Personnel security policies

DoD clearance requirements

Program Access Requests

Documentation and records management

Interagency coordination

Education

Master's Degree in relevant field

Bachelor's degree + 4 years of relevant 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.