Personnel Security Specialist

Overview

We are seeking an experienced Personnel Security Specialist to manage and maintain company and government-inspectable records and procedures, facilitating employee security clearances and positions of trust. This role requires advanced consulting expertise, comprehensive industry knowledge, and the ability to develop creative solutions for complex challenges. The specialist will work independently, mentor team members, and oversee security processes.

Key Responsibilities

• Administer and uphold security programs covering physical, personnel, and information security aspects within DoD or Intelligence Community frameworks.
• Manage personnel security tasks including clearance processing through systems such as DISS, EQIP, and Scattered Castles, conduct background investigations, and oversee physical security of sensitive areas like closed zones and SCIFs.
• Lead classification and handling of sensitive materials, ensuring proper marking and validating security clearances.
• Collaborate effectively with team members to achieve security objectives.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 5 years of experience working with DoD or Intelligence Community security programs.
• At least 2 years specializing in personnel security functions.
• In-depth knowledge of IC and DoD regulations related to collateral and SCIF management.
• Active TS/SCI clearance and an active passport valid for at least six months for visa purposes.
• Bachelor's degree required.
• Excellent organizational and strong verbal and written communication abilities are highly valued.

Additional Information

Applicants must undergo a security investigation and meet eligibility requirements for access to classified information (TS/SCI clearance required). The position involves remote work but may occasionally require presence at a company or customer site. The company emphasizes a people-centered culture that values collaboration and expects remote employees to actively participate via video during meetings.

Compensation ranges from $69,300 to $158,000 annually, based on factors including location, experience, and organizational needs. Benefits include comprehensive health, life, disability, financial, retirement plans, paid leave, professional development opportunities, tuition assistance, work-life balance programs, and dependent care.

During the hiring process, identity verification involving advanced biometrics and AI will be required to prevent identity fraud. Use of AI assistance during interviews is prohibited unless explicitly permitted. The company practices non-discriminatory hiring policies recognizing all qualified candidates irrespective of disability, veteran status, or protected statuses.