Personnel Security Specialist - Special Access Programs

Overview

AMERICAN SYSTEMS is an employee-owned federal government contractor supporting national priority programs through our strategic solutions in the areas of Information Technology, Test & Evaluation, Engineering & Analysis, and Training.

Location: Pentagon, Arlington, VA Clearance Required: Active Top Secret clearance with SCI eligibility Employment Type: Full-time, on-site

We are seeking a Personnel Security Specialist to support sensitive government and industrial security programs. This role is ideal for a security professional with strong experience in personnel security administration, SCI/SAP processes, and government security systems such as DISS and Scattered Castles.

If you have a strong understanding of DoW/IC personnel security requirements, enjoy working in a fast-paced classified environment, and take pride in accuracy, compliance, and mission support, we encourage you to apply.

Responsibilities

As a Personnel Security Specialist, you will:

• Administer personnel security programs in support of DoW and industrial security requirements, ensuring compliance with government and company policies and procedures

• Track and maintain personnel security data, including:

• clearance status

• SAP access

• security training records

• personnel information files (PIFs)

• visit authorization requests/certifications

• Support government security teams with:

• Program Access Request (PAR) processing

• SCI nominations

• indoctrinations

• debriefings

• related personnel security actions

• Review, process, and track PAR packages and other personnel security actions for completeness, accuracy, and compliance

• Make initial eligibility determinations using DISS, Scattered Castles, and other personnel security tools, and provide recommendations supporting government access decisions

• Maintain accurate personnel security records, questionnaires, PIAs, debrief documentation, and other access-related files in accordance with customer and regulatory requirements

• Conduct annual personnel security reviews and support corrective actions to maintain compliance

• Develop, update, and maintain Personnel Security SOPs and related process documentation

• Provide personnel security guidance, onboarding/orientation support, refresher training, and briefings to employees, managers, and program personnel

• Serve as a liaison with DoW, IC, and customer security offices on personnel security matters

• Manage access rosters, prepare reports for government leadership, and support reporting related to:

• adverse information

• foreign travel

• continuous evaluation requirements

• Resolve personnel security issues, discrepancies, and administrative actions in a timely and professional manner

Qualifications

• High school diploma required;Bachelor’s degree preferred

• 5+ years of relevant DoW or Intelligence Community security experience, with a strong focus on personnel security

• Hands-on experience with:

• PAR processing

• SCI nomination packages

• indoctrinations and debriefings

• personnel security record maintenance

• Knowledge of DoW, DoN, and/or IC SCI and SAP personnel security processes

• Experience using DISS, Scattered Castles, and other government personnel security systems/databases

• Active Top Secret clearance with SCI eligibility

• Strong written and verbal communication skills

• Excellent organization, attention to detail, and follow-through

• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities

• Proficiency with Microsoft Office, including Excel, Word, PowerPoint, and SharePoint

• Pay Transparency Statement

• AMERICAN SYSTEMS is committed to pay transparency for our applicants and employee-owners. The salary range for this position is USD $85,000.00/Yr. - USD $105,000/Yr. Actual compensation will be determined based on several factors permitted by law. AMERICAN SYSTEMS provides for the welfare of its employees and their dependents through a comprehensive benefits program by offering healthcare benefits, paid leave, retirement plans, insurance programs, and education and training assistance.

• EEO Statement

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