Personnel Security Specialist

AMERICAN SYSTEMS is an employee-owned federal government contractor supporting national priority programs through our strategic solutions in the areas of Information Technology, Test & Evaluation, Program Mission Support, Engineering & Analysis, and Training.

Location: Pentagon, Arlington, VA
Clearance Required: Active Top Secret clearance with SCI eligibility
Employment Type: Full-time, on-site

We are seeking a Personnel Security Specialist to support sensitive government and industrial security programs. This role is ideal for a security professional with strong experience in personnel security administration, SCI/SAP processes, and government security systems such as DISS and Scattered Castles.

If you have a strong understanding of DoD/IC personnel security requirements, enjoy working in a fast-paced classified environment, and take pride in accuracy, compliance, and mission support, we encourage you to apply.

As a Personnel Security Specialist, you will:

• Administer personnel security programs in support of DoW and industrial security requirements, ensuring compliance with government and company policies and procedures
• Track and maintain personnel security data, including:
  • clearance status
  • SAP access
  • security training records
  • personnel information files (PIFs)
  • visit authorization requests/certifications
• Support government security teams with:
  • Program Access Request (PAR) processing
  • SCI nominations
  • indoctrinations
  • debriefings
  • related personnel security actions
• Review, process, and track PAR packages and other personnel security actions for completeness, accuracy, and compliance
• Make initial eligibility determinations using DISS, Scattered Castles, and other personnel security tools, and provide recommendations supporting government access decisions
• Maintain accurate personnel security records, questionnaires, PIAs, debrief documentation, and other access-related files in accordance with customer and regulatory requirements
• Conduct annual personnel security reviews and support corrective actions to maintain compliance
• Develop, update, and maintain Personnel Security SOPs and related process documentation
• Provide personnel security guidance, onboarding/orientation support, refresher training, and briefings to employees, managers, and program personnel
• Serve as a liaison with DoD, IC, and customer security offices on personnel security matters
• Manage access rosters, prepare reports for government leadership, and support reporting related to:
  • adverse information
  • foreign travel
  • continuous evaluation requirements
• Resolve personnel security issues, discrepancies, and administrative actions in a timely and professional manner

• High school diploma required;Bachelor’s degree preferred
• 5+ years of relevant DoD or Intelligence Community security experience, with a strong focus on personnel security
• Hands-on experience with:
  • PAR processing
  • SCI nomination packages
  • indoctrinations and debriefings
  • personnel security record maintenance
• Knowledge of DoD, DoN, and/or IC SCI and SAP personnel security processes
• Experience using DISS, Scattered Castles, and other government personnel security systems/databases
• Active Top Secret clearance with SCI eligibility
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Excellent organization, attention to detail, and follow-through
• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office, including Excel, Word, PowerPoint, and SharePoint