Industrial​/Personnel Security Specialist; ONSITE

What You Will Do

• Process, review, and submit personnel security clearance requests to the government.
• Review security forms (SF-86, SF-312) for accuracy and completeness, initiate follow up actions as necessary.
• Implement and oversee compliance with the NISPOM, DoDM 5205.07, ICDs, and other applicable regulations.
• Manage and process personnel security clearances (initials, upgrades, periodic reinvestigations, etc.).
• Maintain clearance records in DISS and other security tracking systems.
• Conduct initial security briefings, refresher training, and debriefings.
• Serve as the liaison with government security representatives (e.g., DCSA, PSOs, ISRs).
• Monitor reinvestigation requirements and manage clearance renewals.
• Initiate track program access and associated paperwork.
• Identify and report potential security risks, insider threat concerns, or policy violations.
• Assist with audits, inspections, and compliance reporting.
• Provide initial and recurring security briefings, debriefings, and training to program staff.
• Prepare for and conduct self-inspections, as well as coordinate with government inspections and audits.
• Investigate, document, and report all security violations and incidents in accordance with DoD requirements.
• Develop, maintain, and implement security policies, procedures, and standard operating instructions (SOIs).
• Process visits requests and access authorizations.
• Travel up to 10% to other AST sites.

• Typically requires a University Degree or equivalent experience and minimum 2 years of prior relevant experience, or an Advanced Degree in a related field.
• Relevant experience leading and executing security processes and projects within special program access and collateral environments.
• Experience in industrial security, preferably in an FSO/CPSO or Personnel Security role.
• Active and transferable Top-Secret SCI (TS/SCI) U.S. government issued security clearance is required prior to start date.
• U.S. citizenship is required, as only U.S. citizens are eligible for a security clearance.

• Familiarity with DISS, SWFT, NBIS, JADE, SIMS, Fieldprint or similar security systems.
• Comprehensive knowledge of NISPOM and related directives.
• Experience supporting DoD or Intelligence Community contracts.
• Knowledge of federal investigative standards and adjudication guidelines.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• High attention to detail, discretion, and integrity.
• Demonstrated ability to manage multiple programs and priorities independently.
• Existing TS/SCI with Polygraph in the last 24 months.

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance.
• Three weeks of vacation for newly hired employees.
• Generous 401(k) plan that includes employer matching funds and separate employer retirement contribution, including a Lifetime Income Strategy option.
• Tuition reimbursement program.
• Student Loan Repayment Program.
• Life insurance and disability coverage.
• Optional coverages you can buy: pet insurance, home and auto insurance, additional life and accident insurance, critical illness insurance, group legal,  protection.
• Birth, adoption, parental leave benefits.
• Ovia Health, fertility, and family planning.
• Adoption Assistance, Autism Benefit.
• Employee Assistance Plan, including up to 10 free counseling sessions.
• Healthy You incentives, wellness rewards program.
• Doctor on Demand, virtual doctor visits.
• Bright Horizons, child and elder care services.
• Telenovela? (
  
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• More benefits and incentives as available.