Senior PERSEC Specialist – DoD Top Secret Security

Puyenpa Services LLC; Arlington (VA); On-site; USD 120,000 - 190,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Insurance

Life Insurance

401k Match

Paid Holidays

Paid Time Off

Job summary

Puyenpa Services LLC in Arlington, VA seeks a Senior Security Specialist - Personnel Security (PERSEC) to lead and execute PERSEC functions in support of F-35 JPO security operations. The role requires an active DoD TS/SCI with SAR eligibility and the ability to advise and brief senior government stakeholders.

This is a proposal position contingent on contract award and staffing authorization. As a SME, you will guide personnel security policies, review documentation, coordinate with government

Qualifications

• Senior-level qualifications in line with labor category.
• Ten years of related personnel security experience.
• Independently fulfill PERSEC requirements for PWS.
• SME guidance in personnel security operations.
• Experience engaging senior leadership and flag-officer briefings.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Experience in DoD security environments.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced setting.
• Active DoD Top Secret clearance with SCI and SAR eligibility.
• Will sign Letter of Intent.

Responsibilities

• Independently perform PERSEC functions for F-35 JPO operations.
• Provide SME-level guidance on PERSEC policies and programs.
• Support adjudication, eligibility, access authorization, and program admin activities.
• Review and process PERSEC documentation for compliance.
• Coordinate with government security officials and program personnel.
• Offer guidance on PERSEC issues, investigations, and requirements.
• Prepare leadership reports, briefings, and correspondence.
• Support inspections, audits, and corrective actions.
• Advise management on PERSEC risks and mitigation.
• Mentor junior and mid-level security personnel.

Skills

PERSEC expertise

Senior leadership interfacing

Policy guidance

Documentation review

Oral & written comms

DoD clearance handling

Education

Master's degree in a related discipline

Bachelor's degree + 4 years of relevant experience

Tools

Security databases

Case management systems

Job description

Puyenpa Services LLC in Arlington, VA seeks a Senior Security Specialist - Personnel Security (PERSEC) to lead and execute PERSEC functions in support of F-35 JPO security operations. The role requires an active DoD TS/SCI with SAR eligibility and the ability to advise and brief senior government stakeholders.

This is a proposal position contingent on contract award and staffing authorization. As a SME, you will guide personnel security policies, review documentation, coordinate with government