Security Specialist Security Clearance

Company & Location

Located in Germantown, MD, Project Enhancement Corporation (PEC) is a technical services business focused on providing Project Management and specialized services in emergency operations, nuclear incident response, nuclear safety, worker safety and health, emergency management, incident response, quality assurance, environment, and materials and facilities disposition within the DOE and commercial power industry. PEC works with MAS Consultants & Point Six (MAS), offering competitive compensation and benefits packages.

Security Specialist – Survey Program and FOCI.

Supports the Office of Headquarters Industrial Security (EH‑42) within the Environment, Health, Safety, and Security (EHSS) organization at the Department of Energy (DOE). Must hold an active Top Secret (TS) / "Q" security clearance.

• Assist with planning, conducting, and documenting DOE surveys and security reviews.
• Support development of annual survey schedules, LOIs, ratings, and topical reports.
• Ensure proper handling, classification review, and retention of survey materials.
• Provide technical, administrative, and publication support to deliverables, including FOCI / Facility Clearance (FCL) related work.
• Support FOCI submissions and reviews (annual, 5‑year, and significant changes).
• Coordinate with procurement, contracting, HSOs, personnel security, and contractors.
• Support mitigated FOCI actions, documentation, and access authorization needs.
• Manage facility registration and updates in SSIMS; coordinate reciprocity and CSCS actions.
• Provide guidance to DOE HQ, field offices, and contractor security personnel.
• Assist with SOP development, form creation, and presentation materials.

• Bachelor's degree in engineering, law enforcement, security management, or a related field.
• 10+ years of experience in nuclear safeguards and security.
• Strong knowledge of classified matter protection, physical/information security, cyber fundamentals, protective forces, and asset protection.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Proficiency in MS Office Suite; strong administrative and organizational abilities.
• Ability to manage multiple tasks independently with high attention to detail.
• U.S. citizenship and an active Q/TS security clearance. Written consent to conduct a background check for maintaining a security clearance is required as a condition of employment.
• Written consent to undergo pre‑employment and ongoing drug testing to maintain access to DOE sites is required.

• Experience in the DOE complex, specifically Safeguards and Security operations.
• Knowledge of SharePoint.
• Familiarity with DOE program office procedures and tracking systems.