SCI PERSEC Security Specialist

Minimum Clearance Required TS.SCI

Job
Location El Segundo, CA, US
Date Posted
Category Security
Subcategory Security
Schedule Full-Time
Shift Day Job
Travel Yes - 10% of the time
Minimum Clearance Required TS.SCI
Clearance Level Must Be Able to Obtain TS/SCI with Poly
Potential for Remote Work _SITE

SAIC's Horizon 2 contract is seeking an energized and professional SCI PERSEC Security Specialist to support the contract's secure operating facilities in El Segundo, CA
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You will support all facets of SAIC’s Program and Personnel Security (PERSEC) processes assisting the CPSOs (Contractor Program Security Officer) and provide day-to-day support for Collateral, Sensitive Compartmented Information (SCI) activities. Your background in applying sound and effective Personnel security practices will be the driving force behind the success of our missions for the US Space Force (USSF) and Space Systems Command (SSC).

Join us in safeguarding the nation's space assets and exploring the limitless opportunities that await in this dynamic role. You’ll have the invaluable opportunity to be mentored in this role, ensuring not only your professional growth, but also the continued excellence of our operations. You will get to use your strong communication (verbal and written) skills and interpersonal skills in a dynamic customer centric environment, which may require sporadic off‑hours support.

If this is what you are looking for, keep reading.

• Initiate, track, and monitor SCI clearance access request processing activities with government personnel to achieve appropriate access authorizations.
• Execute all aspects of the PERSEC Program to include nominations, validation of access requirements, Non-Disclosure Agreements (NDAs), Letters of Compelling Need (LOCNs), and other PERSEC-related actions.
• Perform data entry and record checks in the Defense Information System for Security (DISS) and maintain all the applicable contract’s personnel information to ensure accuracy.
• Ensure proper accounting, control, transmission, packaging, safeguarding, and destruction of collateral, SCI, and COMSEC information and equipment.
• Oversee classification management, including Top Secret accountability and media control.
• Directly support government program offices and security officers in the development, implementation, and maintenance of program and personnel security endeavors.
• Lead ongoing initial and annual security awareness, training, and education (SATE) efforts.
• Assist in implementing and maintaining Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs), Emergency Action Plans (EAPs), security directives, regulations, manuals, and guidance.
• Investigate possible/actual security incidents and coordinate with government security reps.
• Participate in SCI Security and COMSEC compliance inspections and self-assessments.
• Assist in the processing of inbound and outbound data transfer files.
• Process and certify incoming and outgoing visit requests; provide facility escort assistance.
• Assist with other miscellaneous support functions, to maintain an efficient operational security posture for programs and information systems, as directed by the site lead or Senior Security Representative.

• Bachelor’s degree (preferably Security related) and 9+ years of related experience or Associates Degree and 11 years of experience or 4 additional years of experience in lieu of degree.
• Active TS clearance with SCI eligibility, and willing to complete a polygraph.
• Familiarity with SCI Security responsibilities to include, but not limited to OPSEC, Program Protection, Personnel Security, Security Training and Education, and Classification management.
• Experience working with DISS and SCInet and working in a SCI environment.
• Proficient with the Microsoft Office Suite, to include Word, PowerPoint, Outlook, and Excel.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills and be able to effectively communicate with all levels of management and government customers.
• Must be able to work in a constantly changing regulatory environment and be able to work well within a team environment.
• Ability to solve problems and think critically,…