Security Specialist

o Conducting basic onboarding procedures for cleared employees.
o Granting appropriate accesses.
o Debriefing cleared employees when terminated.
o Submitting Visit Access Requests (VARs) & Visit Authorization Letters (VALs)
o Be able to accurately read a clearance record in DISS/NBIS and complete Clearance Verifications (CV) in IG SAMS.

• Work closely with SS2 and Team Leads to complete job tasks
• Contribute to the development of solutions to unique and difficult situations and challenges.
• Gain understanding/education on clearance investigations (SF86's) at all levels.
• Monitor, Approve, and/or Reject ESF's in ATLIS.
• Performing self-audits of individual work to ensure NISP compliance.
• Completing entry-level personnel security program documentation and assisting in the development and enforcement of personnel security guidelines.
• Deliver work in a timely manner under guidance.
• Focuses on learning and honing individual skills.
• Assist in execution of strategies set by the team.
• Contribute to Industrial Security long-term planning.
• Other duties as required by operations and departmental needs

Position Requirements:
• Must have ability to obtain a security clearance.
• Must have entry level (0-1 years) Personnel Security experience.

• Proficiency in Microsoft Office software and task management solutions, such as Excel, PowerPoint, Word, etc.
• Must possess sound knowledge of requirements and methods to meet requirements delineated in the Title 32 CFR, Part 117.
• Must be capable of working as a team member or independently with little supervision.
• Demonstrate excellent oral and written communication skills as well as strong organizational and time management abilities.
• Be highly flexible and capable of operating in an extremely fluid environment.
• Must have in-depth knowledge in personnel security for processing individuals needing
Department of Defense (DoD) clearances.
• Must possess good oral communication skills and have experience conducting briefings/debriefings when required and be able to effectively interface with contractor employees, and internal employees.
• Required to update and maintain the overall clearance/access Defense Information Security System (DISS & NBIS) and in-house personnel security folders daily.
• Completion of CDSE or other related courses considered a plus.
• Ensures email and phone coverage during assigned business hours. Monitor correspondence and coordinates time-sensitive documents.
• Will be subject to a government security clearance investigation/Continuous Vetting (CV) requirement and must meet eligibility requirements for access to DoD/government databases.

Security Requirements: You must be able to obtain and maintain an active DoD TS clearance.

Qualifications

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills and attention to detail required.
• A working knowledge of the DoD Personnel Security requirements.
• Capable of working as a team member and independently in areas of responsibility with little or no supervision.
• Completion of DoD Personally Identifiable Information (PII) Course and Personnel Security Management Course or Classroom Certificate a Plus.
• Requires an active Secret clearance at a minimum with ability to obtain an active TS.
• Position Type: Full Time
• Shift: Possible limited after-hours responsibilities/on call
• Possible limited travel