Senior Security Specialist - Personnel Security (PERSEC)

Puyenpa Services LLC; Arlington (VA); Presencial; USD 120.000 - 190.000; Jornada completa

Ventajas ofrecidas por este puesto de trabajo

Health Insurance

Life Insurance

401k Match

Paid Holidays

Paid Time Off

Descripción de la vacante

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

Formación

• 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.

Responsabilidades

• 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.

Conocimientos

PERSEC expertise

Senior leadership interfacing

Policy guidance

Documentation review

Oral & written comms

DoD clearance handling

Educación

Master's degree in a related discipline

Bachelor's degree + 4 years of relevant experience

Herramientas

Security databases

Case management systems

Descripción del empleo

Puyenpa is seeking a Senior Security Specialist - Personnel Security (PERSEC) for an upcoming proposal supporting the F-35 Joint Strike Fighter Joint Program Office (JPO) Security Services Contract. This senior-level position serves as a subject matter expert in personnel security matters and provides guidance, oversight, and support for security programs that protect personnel, information, and mission-critical operations. The successful candidate will independently execute personnel security functions, advise government stakeholders on personnel security matters, and provide senior-level expertise supporting F-35 security operations. This position requires the ability to lead complex security efforts, interface with senior government officials, and provide strategic recommendations regarding personnel security policies and processes. This position will be located in Arlington, VA. and is structured as a full-time, 40-hour-per-week role. An active DoD Top Secret clearance with Sensitive Compartmented Information (SCI) and Special Access Required (SAR) eligibility/access is required. This is a proposal position and is contingent upon contract award, customer approval, and final staffing authorization.

Key Responsibilities

• Independently perform personnel security (PERSEC) functions in support of F-35 Joint Program Office security operations.
• Provide subject matter expertise regarding personnel security policies, procedures, and program implementation.
• Support adjudication, eligibility determination, access authorization, and personnel security program administration activities.
• Review, analyze, and process personnel security documentation to ensure compliance with applicable DoD and federal requirements.
• Coordinate with government security officials, program personnel, and supporting organizations regarding personnel security matters.
• Provide guidance and recommendations on personnel security issues, investigations, and security program requirements.
• Prepare reports, briefings, and correspondence for leadership regarding personnel security activities and program status.
• Support inspections, audits, assessments, and corrective action activities associated with security programs.
• Advise management on personnel security risks, trends, and mitigation strategies.
• Provide SME-level guidance and mentorship to junior and mid-level security personnel.

Required Qualifications

• Senior-level qualifications consistent with the labor category:
  • Master's degree in a related discipline; or
  • Bachelor's degree plus four additional years of relevant experience in lieu of a master's degree.
• Minimum of ten years of experience performing work related to personnel security or a closely related security discipline.
• Ability to comprehensively and independently fulfill personnel security requirements associated with PWS.
• Demonstrated ability to provide subject matter expert (SME) guidance in personnel security operations.
• Specialized experience supporting senior leadership engagements, including flag-officer-level briefings and senior-level interface.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Experience working within Department of Defense security environments.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced mission environment.
• Active DoD Top Secret clearance with Sensitive Compartmented Information (SCI) and Special Access Required (SAR) eligibility/access is required.
• Will be required to sign Letter of Intent.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience supporting acquisition, program management, or defense program offices.
• Experience supporting personnel security programs within a Major Defense Acquisition Program (MDAP).
• Familiarity with F-35 program operations and security requirements.
• Experience using personnel security databases and case management systems.
• Prior experience supporting Joint, Service, or Headquarters-level security organizations.

Benefits

• company-paid health, dental & vision insurance coverage, as well as additional employee-paid health insurance options
• company-paid life and disability insurance
• 401k retirement savings plan with employer match
• 11 company paid holidays per year
• paid time off