Security Support Specialist Security Clearance

Position: Security Support Specialist with Security Clearance
Overview Systems Planning and Analysis, Inc. (SPA) delivers high-impact, technical solutions to complex national security issues. With over 50 years of business expertise and consistent growth, we are known for continuous innovation for our government customers, in both the US and abroad. Our exceptionally talented team is highly collaborative in spirit and practice, producing Results that Matter . Come work with the best!

We offer opportunity, unique challenges, and clear-sighted commitment to the mission. SPA:
Objective. Responsive. Trusted. We are seeking a highly organized and detail-oriented Security Support Specialist to uphold a gold standard security program in accordance with National Industrial Security Program Operating Manual (NISPOM). The role provides hands-on experience across personnel security, physical security, COMSEC, and general security operations within cleared facilities and environments. Responsibilities Personnel Security (PERSEC)
* Assist with onboarding cleared employees.
* Support clearance processing, visit requests, and access verifications.
* Maintain personnel security records in accordance with NISPOM requirements.
* Track and support reporting requirements (foreign travel, foreign contacts, adverse information, etc).
* Assist with the initiation, tracking, and maintenance of security clearance actions in DISS and other government systems.
* Coordinate and support security briefings, including initial, annual, and special accesses, debriefs.
* Monitor reinvestigation and clearance eligibility status to ensure compliance. Physical Security (PHYSEC)
* Support access control procedures for cleared facilities and restricted areas.
* Assist with visitor control processes, including escorting requirements.
* Conduct routine security checks of closed areas.
* Help maintain alarm systems, badge systems, and entry control procedures.
* Participate in facility inspections and assist with corrective actions.
* Ensure proper safeguarding, storage, and destruction of classified material.
* Support security incident response and reporting processes as required. Security Operations & Compliance
* Support implementation of NISPOM and company security policies and procedures.
* Assist with Provide support during Defense Counterintelligence and Security Agency (DCSA) assessments.
* Assist with self-inspections, DCSA assessments, and audit preparations.
* Maintain security files, logs, and standard operating procedures.
* Provide day-to-day support to security team and business units. Communications Security (COMSEC)
* Provide backup support to the COMSEC Custodian as needed.
* Assist with inventory and accountability of COMSEC material in accordance with policy.
* Support secure storage, handling, and transfer of COMSEC equipment and keying material.
* Participate in inventories, destruction, and audits.
* Maintain COMSEC records and logs with strict attention to detail and accountability. Administrative & Program Support
* Maintain accurate documentation and records management.
* Track security metrics and assist with reporting.
* Assist in coordination of classified meetings. Qualifications Required
* Active Top Secret clearance
* Working knowledge of the NISPOM and experience supporting Closed Area operations within a contractor environment.
* 10+ years of experience in a related field
* Experience with SIMS, CCURE, DISS, NISS, NBIS, and eQIP systems
* High attention to detail with a strong customer service mindset
* Ability to work in a fast-paced, multi-site environment
* Team oriented with a willingness to take initiative Desired
* Completion of FSO Program Management for possessing facilities or other CDSE certifications (e.g., SFPC, ISOC).
* Familiarity with COMSEC and classified material control procedures.