Personnel Security Specialist LBYD Federal

Location: Washington, District of Columbia
Title: Personnel Security Specialist
Schedule (FT/PT): Regular Full Time
Travel Required: No
Government Clearance: Active Top Secret/SCI clearance required.

At LBYD Federal, “Large Firm Expertise, Small Firm Responsiveness”, is the motto that we put into action every day. We perform high quality planning, engineering, architecture, and professional services in a fast-paced and collaborative environment, with our employees being our greatest asset. We offer you the opportunity to work on exciting and challenging projects for a wide variety of federal clients nationwide.

LBYD Federal prides ourselves in being responsive to our clients and partners by empowering you to make decisions and build trust on the front lines. We also provide exceptional opportunities for you to develop and grow your career through education, training, certifications, work assignments, and advancement. We also provide additional career growth opportunities across affiliated business lines including Engineering, Environmental, Construction, and Mission Support activities.

LBYD Federal has a highly competitive benefits package including 401(k) matching and medical, dental, and life insurance options. We have a formalized mentorship program, professional development through North Wind University, a health & wellness program, and an employee service awards program to enhance your experience and job satisfaction. Additionally, we support the communities where we live and work by taking part in community fundraisers and volunteering through local organizations.

LBYD Federal is a diverse, veteran-friendly firm that provides the right environment for leaders and results-oriented professionals to thrive. Come join our team!

The purpose of this position is to provide personnel security support to the National Defense University.

• Create personnel security files for new employees and update contractor access requirements as provided by their NDU-issued contract.
• Initiate and process background investigations in NBIS, utilizing the National Background Services eApp (electronic application) new entry system for background investigations (replacing eQIP).
• Prepare and submit Visit Clearance Certification letters and sensitive compartmented information (SCI) visit certification requests.
• Review incoming clearance verification authorization documents for consistency in accordance with approved policies and security guidance.
• Provide administrative personnel security support to the Deputy Director of CAPSTONE General and Flag Officer course.
• Assist NDU Security Director and Personnel Security Officer in supporting SCI security indoctrination and debriefs for faculty, students, and contractors.
• Capture via the Secure Web Fingerprint Transaction (SWFT) the electronic fingerprints of all NDU employees, faculty, staff, military, contractors, consultants, and applicants requiring fingerprints as part of their background investigation requirements.
• Provide support for scheduling participants for fingerprinting.
• Maintain a log of the number of fingerprint requests processed.
• Have a general knowledge of a wide range of security specialties, concepts, principles, criteria, requirements, technology, and practices in the disciplines of personnel security, information security, physical security, and Sensitive Compartmented Information Facilities (SCIF) management.
• Provide customer service to 1000+ NDU-North assigned personnel, including those located in Norfolk, VA, in preparation for incoming personnel, processing new employees, students, faculty, and contractors.
• Support the NDU Deputy Director of Security and Physical Security Officer in managing the…