National Security Program; NSP) ACS Program - MD

• Location CONFIDENTIAL,Ft. Meade, MD, 20755,United States
• Job Category Security, Government Contracting, Entry-Level
• Industry Government Contracting, Physical Security, Defense
• Employee Type FT Non-Exempt

Position Summary

Cen Core’s National Security Program (NSP) is designed to help eligible candidates begin the security clearance process before being assigned to a cleared role. This program is intended for individuals who are interested in launching a career in the Intelligence Community, government contracting, physical security, information technology, cyber security, or related national security fields.

Through the NSP, Cen Core assists candidates through the clearance process and provides guidance as they move from pre-program requirements into cleared work opportunities. Candidates who complete the clearance process may initially support access control or security monitoring functions while gaining experience on a government contract and building toward longer‑term career placement.

The NSP includes three primary stages:
Pre-Program, Program, and Post-Program. The goal is to help qualified candidates move efficiently through the clearance process, enter a cleared work environment, and build experience that supports future career opportunities within national security and related fields.

• Pre-Program Stage

  During the Pre-Program stage, candidates submit application materials and required security paperwork for consideration in Cen Core’s NSP and for security clearance processing. Because the clearance process can take time, candidates are encouraged to complete their required steps as quickly and accurately as possible.

  The clearance investigation is expected to take approximately 12 months, although Cen Core cannot guarantee the length of the process. Through the NSP, eligible candidates may be sponsored for a Top Secret security clearance with polygraph, which can be valuable for pursuing careers within the Intelligence Community and government contracting environments.

  The Pre-Program process generally includes application review, interview, completion of required security paperwork, any applicable handwriting sample, physical and drug testing, and submission of completed materials for clearance processing. Cen Core provides guidance throughout the process to help candidates understand expectations and complete required steps.

• Program Stage

  The Program stage begins after a candidate receives the required security clearance. At that point, candidates may be assigned to support work in a highly secure government environment, including access control, security monitoring, escort support, or similar duties based on program needs, customer requirements, and candidate qualifications.

  Candidates who receive their clearance through Cen Core’s National Security Program are expected to complete a full‑time man‑year commitment with Cen Core, totaling 2,080 hours. It is anticipated that a portion of this time may be worked in security monitoring or access control while the remaining hours may align with a candidate’s interests, experience, and qualifications in areas such as intelligence analysis, information technology, cyber security, or other cleared career paths.

• Post-Program Stage

  After the program commitment is completed, continued employment with Cen Core is not required; however, Cen Core’s goal is to help candidates build meaningful experience and identify career opportunities that align with their long‑term goals. Candidates may be considered for future roles based on available positions, qualifications, customer requirements, and program needs.

• Complete all required application, onboarding, and security clearance paperwork accurately and by…