Personnel Security Specialist

Personnel Security Specialist

Requirements

• High School Diploma or equivalent and 3 years of experience for Personnel Security Specialist III
• High School Diploma or equivalent and 5 years of experience for Personnel Security Specialist IV
• Current TS/SCI eligibility and U.S. citizenship is required to obtain a security clearance
• Knowledge of DISS, NBIS and NISS
• Must possess strong organizational skills, be detail oriented and ability to work in a fast-paced environment
• Effective interpersonal skills to coordinate efforts and work with other internal and external organizations
• Knowledge of government security regulations (32 CFR Part 117 and ICD 704)
• Strong written and oral communication skills
• Knowledge of handling controlled unclassified information
• Knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite

Responsibilities

• Processes security clearances and accesses in accordance with government regulations, provides guidance on the completion of security paperwork, and tracks all clearance submissions
• Administers, executes, and ensures adherence to company and government regulations, policies and procedures regarding the protection of certain programs
• Conducts SCI and collateral security indoctrination briefings and debriefings
• Conducts foreign travel and termination debriefings
• Coordinates with Aerospace management to obtain pertinent information when processing clearance requests for employees and provides clearance status reports
• Maintains security clearance records, tracking and metrics
• Counsel employees with concerns over the polygraph and background investigation processes
• Handles Personally Identifiable Information (PII) and reports sensitive adverse information to a multitude of different government customers
• Interfaces with background investigators who are required to interview employees, sub-contractors, and consultants for periodic reinvestigations
• Assists in designing, implementing, and conducting security training, briefings, and education programs
• Submits incident reports to government customers, provides guidance on reporting responsibilities, and assists employees with clearance issues
• Conducts self-inspections/audits in compliance with government regulations
• Interface with government customers, contractors, employees, and all levels of management

Preferred Qualifications

• Bachelor’s or master’s degree from an accredited college
• Current TS/SCI eligibility, with adjudicated poly
• FSO certification
• Knowledge of DISS, NBIS, SCT, Scattered Castles or SIMS databases