Personnel Security Specialist Security Clearance

Position: Personnel Security Specialist with Security Clearance
AMERICAN SYSTEMS is an employee-owned federal government contractor supporting national priority programs through our strategic solutions in the areas of Information Technology, Test & Evaluation, Program Mission Support, Engineering & Analysis, and Training.

Location:

Pentagon, Arlington, VA

Clearance Required:

Active Top Secret clearance with SCI eligibility

Employment Type:

Full-time, on-site We are seeking a Personnel Security Specialist to support sensitive government and industrial security programs. This role is ideal for a security professional with strong experience in personnel security administration, SCI/SAP processes, and government security systems such as DISS and Scattered Castles. If you have a strong understanding of DoD/IC personnel security requirements, enjoy working in a fast-paced classified environment, and take pride in accuracy, compliance, and mission support, we encourage you to apply.

Responsibilities As a Personnel Security Specialist, you will:
* Administer personnel security programs in support of DoW and industrial security requirements, ensuring compliance with government and company policies and procedures

* Track and maintain personnel security data, including:

* clearance status

* SAP access

* security training records

* personnel information files (PIFs)

* visit authorization requests/certifications

* Support government security teams with:

* Program Access Request (PAR) processing

* SCI nominations

* indoctrinations

* debriefings

* related personnel security actions

* Review, process, and track PAR packages and other personnel security actions for completeness, accuracy, and compliance

* Make initial eligibility determinations using DISS, Scattered Castles, and other personnel security tools, and provide recommendations supporting government access decisions

* Maintain accurate personnel security records, questionnaires, PIAs, debrief documentation, and other access-related files in accordance with customer and regulatory requirements

* Conduct annual personnel security reviews and support corrective actions to maintain compliance

* Develop, update, and maintain Personnel Security SOPs and related process documentation

* Provide personnel security guidance, onboarding/orientation support, refresher training, and briefings to employees, managers, and program personnel

* Serve as a liaison with DoD, IC, and customer security offices on personnel security matters

* Manage access rosters, prepare reports for government leadership, and support reporting related to:

* adverse information

* foreign travel

* continuous evaluation requirements

* Resolve personnel security issues, discrepancies, and administrative actions in a timely and professional manner Qualifications
* High school diploma required;

Bachelor's degree preferred

* 5+ years of relevant DoD or Intelligence Community security experience, with a strong focus on personnel security

* Hands-on experience with:

* PAR processing

* SCI nomination packages

* indoctrinations and debriefings

* personnel security record maintenance

* Knowledge of DoD, DoN, and/or IC SCI and SAP personnel security processes

* Experience using DISS, Scattered Castles, and other government personnel security systems/databases

* Active Top Secret clearance with SCI eligibility

* Strong written and verbal communication skills

* Excellent organization, attention to detail, and follow-through

* Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities

* Proficiency with Microsoft Office, including Excel, Word, PowerPoint, and SharePoint Pay Transparency Statement AMERICAN SYSTEMS is committed to pay transparency for our applicants and employee-owners. The salary range for this position is USD $85,000.00/Yr.

- USD $105,000/Yr. Actual compensation will be determined based on several factors permitted by law. AMERICAN SYSTEMS provides for the welfare of its employees and their dependents through a comprehensive benefits program by offering healthcare benefits, paid leave, retirement plans, insurance programs, and education and training assistance. EEO Statement EEO Race/Sex/Disability Status/Veteran Status