Security Support Specialist

Amentum is seeking an experienced Security Support Specialist to provide support for a Department of War (DoW) customer in Spokane, WA
. The candidate will be responsible for maintaining an effective and comprehensive Information, Personnel, Physical, and Industrial security program. You will be responsible for the management of personnel security clearances and implementing security policies and procedures associated with a Sensitive Compartmented Information Facility (SCIF). You will also support the customer with processing and protecting Sensitive Compartmented Information (SCI), clearing personnel for site visits, and assisting government security officers on various security related matters.

• Conduct comprehensive reviews of: DISS (Defense Information System for Security), soon to be NBIS (National Background Investigation Services), in association with DoD Manual 5105.21 Vol 2 requirements.
• Provide support to personnel clearance actions and on issues of personnel eligibility and “need-to-know” factors within the organization.
• Maintain specific security program guidance relative to workplace security disciplines and ensure the complete protection of all sensitive program components.
• Support all unit personnel security education and training programs.
• Support compliance with directives, regulations, and operational instructions that enforce national level and DoD policy and guidance regarding the administration and maintenance of SCI.
• Support the implementation and administration of local procedures for processing requests for security clearances for military, civilian, and industry personnel. Initiate requests for personnel security access consistent with directives.
• Ensure that requests for security clearances are screened and verified, and that all necessary forms and documentation have been completed before processing for clearances. Monitor DISS (soon to be NBIS) security database for clearance status updates.

• Coordinate personnel for indoctrinations into SCI.
• Compose and maintain personnel security files with relevant information pertaining to SCI clearances.
• Prepare Transfer-in-Status (TIS) clearance messages for personnel requiring access at gaining/losing units.
• Implement appropriate SCI standards as well as provide thorough briefings on local procedures.
• Provide guidance on appropriate classification of information, to include document as well as visual aid/slide show review.
• Support Government investigations of security violations and identify appropriate corrective actions.
• Coordinate courier duties and perform escort duties.
• Coordinate incoming/outgoing visit requests and maintain annual visit notification requests.
• Maintain records and inventories of badges and keys/codes.
• Perform ancillary day-to-day security activities pertaining to facility security to include but not limited to lock-up and changing cipher combinations.
• Responsible for updating JADE (Joint Access Database Environment) with change in status of cleared personnel.
• Prepare written reports of facility surveys and inspections.

• Minimum 5 years’ experience in personnel security regulations, policies, and programs. A general overall knowledge of personnel security concepts, methods, practices, and procedures, as is required for daily management of SCI billet program.
• Minimum 5 years of comprehensive experience and practical knowledge of SCI Security Principles and Procedures. Active Security Professional Education Development (SPED) certification.
• Operational experience with DISS (soon to be NBIS) to perform day-to-day taskings such as processing visit access requests, updating personnel access, and initiating an investigation.
• In-depth knowledge of building, accrediting, and managing SCIFs across various government agencies. Ability to prepare Fixed Facility Checklists for the client.
• Extensive knowledge and experience with DoD Manual 5105.21 Vol 2, National Industrial Security Program Operating Manual (NISPOM), Information Security Oversight Office (ISOO).
• Experience with confidentiality requirements related to sensitive personal information, clearance investigations,…