Program Personnel Security Specialist

CAE • Arlington, TX

1d • Onsite

About The Position

The selected candidate will serve as the Program Personnel Security (PERSEC) Specialist at Arlington, TX. As the Program PERSEC Specialist, this individual will report to the Security Manager, Special Programs. Responsibilities include ensuring that members submitted to sensitive and classified programs meet strict personnel security requirements by reviewing and maintaining personnel security packages, assisting employees with completing reporting requirements, and interfacing with both internal and external security customers.

Requirements

• Minimum of 2 years of prior security related experience.
• Active SECRET security clearance required
• Must communicate effectively and professionally.
• Must interact well with individuals of varying importance, multicultural customers, and personnel.
• Must be able to perform effectively under stressful conditions.
• Must be capable of working both collaboratively as part of a team and independently as a self-starter.
• Experience with Personnel Security preferred.
• Familiarity with and maintain security clearance processing databases, including DISS, JADE and SIMS.
• Due to U.S. Government contract requirements, only U.S. citizens are eligible for this role.

Nice To Haves

• Knowledge of Joint Access Database Environment (JADE).
• Knowledge of Defense Information System for Security (DISS).
• Understanding of Personnel Security as it applies to DoDM 5205.07.
• Familiarity with the Personnel Security (e-QIP) application process and justification requests.
• Knowledge of Security Information Management System (SIMS).
• Proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel, and Access.

Responsibilities

• Maintain security program policies to ensure ongoing compliance with regulations such as DoDM 5205.07 and other requirements for all classified programs under purview.
• Ensure personnel security packages are compliant and support access requests for Special Access Programs.
• Develop innovative processes to improve and streamline program procedures and optimize efficiency.
• Collaborate with leadership and program managers to ensure processes are integrated across the Program Security Division.
• Conduct security-related employee briefings, including indoctrination, debriefings, courier responsibilities, closed area protocols, program access, OPSEC, Insider Threat, foreign travel, and routine annual security trainings.
• Collect metrics, perform data analysis, and submit reports to managers and senior management as required.
• Maintain records and databases related to Personnel Security Clearances and access.
• Analyze and investigate security incidents and violations and prepare reports for internal and external customers.
• Conduct and/or participate in internal reviews and government inspections.
• Maintain multiple PERSEC databases, including JADE, DISS, and SIMS.
• Process PARS in accordance with SAPNP guidance.

Benefits

• Comprehensive and competitive benefits package and flexibility that promotes work-life balance
• A work environment where all employees are valued, respected and safe
• Freedom to succeed by enabling team members to deliver, take initiatives and make decisions
• Recognition, professional development, advancement and having fun!

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed