Personnel Security Specialist

Location: Vanderbilt Park

The Puyenpa family of companies that are comprised of multiple SBA Certified Native American Tribal 8(a) and multi‑certified organizations focused on delivering Information Technology, Management Consulting, and General Construction solutions to the Federal Government along with the Commercial Sector.

Position

We are seeking a highly organized Personnel Security & Information Security Specialist to support the JTF‑GTMO collateral and SCI Security Programs. This multifaceted role encompasses a wide range of responsibilities, ensuring the security and integrity of personnel, information, and operations. This position is a full‑time, onsite role. An active DoD Top Secret/SCI clearance is required.

Location and Work Site

The role requires work primarily at the JTF‑GTMO HQ, with visitor reception and badging operations performed at the Badging Office (Building 611) and media destruction activities at the Installation Services Building (Media Destruction Center).

Responsibilities

This role encompasses both Personnel Security and Information Security duties, including but not limited to:

Personnel Processing

• In/out‑process assigned and attached personnel, including executing non‑disclosure agreements, conducting indoctrinations/initial security briefings and debriefings, and creating and updating local personnel security records/files.

Database Management

• Establish/disestablish appropriate security relationships in the personnel security system of record (e.g., DISS, SC, etc.) and update records as required.
• Clearance Management:
  Process incoming and outgoing clearance certifications/visit access requests (e.g., VAR, PERMCERT, etc.) within 3 business days. Input all incoming request information into the government‑approved database/repository.

Security Reporting

• Immediately notify the government PERSEC Manager upon receipt of any derogatory, conflicting, or questionable data from security entities, counterintelligence, criminal investigations, or other sources.

Investigation Support

• Review submitted security investigative paperwork for completeness within one business day of receipt. Initiate and submit investigations to OPM using e‑QIP processes.

Report Generation

• Prepare and maintain security clearance investigation status reports/rosters and access badge reports/rosters.

Data Integrity

• Update the government‑approved database/repository with required personnel security information (e.g., clearance data, investigation type/date, access level, etc.) for all personnel issued a JTF‑GTMO security badge, including visitors, assigned, and attached personnel (visitor or picture badge).

Incident Tracking

• Input security incident information into the personnel security system of record (e.g., DISS, SC, etc.) and track reports of incidents within one business day of receipt.

File Management

• Create and maintain electronic and hardcopy personnel security records/files (active and inactive); destroy local files in accordance with applicable records management disposition instructions.

SCI Processing

• Process SCI eligibility, nominations, and polygraph requests within two business days of receipt.

Foreign Travel

• Process pre/post foreign travel forms.

Badging Operations

• Issue security access badges in accordance with local policy and PERSEC SOPs. Conduct badge inventories. Maintain expendable badging supply inventory.

Visitor Management

• Brief visitors on JTF‑GTMO security procedures, including escort requirements, protection of classified information and CUI, and use of media and electronic devices, and prohibited items. Brief JTF‑GTMO escorts on their responsibilities.

Verification Requests

• Complete security clearance verification requests within 2 business days of receipt (e.g., clearance verification letter, DD Form 2875, etc.).

Information Security Security Assessments

• Assist with conducting internal assessments using established checklists; evaluate marking accuracy through document sampling; document results/findings; document on‑the‑spot corrections and recommend corrective actions to assess the overall health of the security program in support of the Command self‑inspection program.
• Ensure classified information is properly marked.

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