PERSEC Security Specialist

SAIC•El Segundo, CA

5d•Onsite

About The Position

SAIC's Horizon 2 contract is seeking an energized and professional PERSEC Security Specialist to support the contract's secure operating facilities in El Segundo, CA. You will support all facets of SAIC’s Program and Personnel Security (PERSEC) processes assisting the CPSOs (Contractor Program Security Officer) and provide day-to-day support for Collateral, Sensitive Compartmented Information (SCI), and Special Access Program (SAP) activities. Your background in applying sound and effective Program and Personnel security practices will be the driving force behind the success of our missions for the US Space Force (USSF) and Space Systems Command (SSC). Join us in safeguarding the nation's space assets and exploring the limitless opportunities that await in this dynamic role. You'll have the invaluable opportunity to be mentored in this role, ensuring not only your professional growth, but also the continued excellence of our operations. You will get to use your strong communication (verbal and written) skills and interpersonal skills in a dynamic customer centric environment, which may require sporadic off-hours support.

Requirements

Strong communication (verbal and written) skills
Interpersonal skills

Nice To Haves

Background in applying sound and effective Program and Personnel security practices
Mentorship opportunity available

Responsibilities

Initiate, track, and monitor SCI and SAP clearance and program access request processing activities with government personnel to achieve appropriate access authorizations.
Execute all aspects of the PERSEC Program to include nominations, validation of access requirements, Non-Disclosure Agreements (NDAs), Letters of Compelling Need (LOCNs), and other PERSEC-related actions.
Manage the Special Access Program Nomination Process (SAPNP); prepare, process, and/or review Program Access Requests (PARs) for accuracy and access eligibility.
Perform data entry and record checks in the Joint Access Database Environment (JADE) and Defense Information System for Security (DISS) and maintain all the applicable contract’s personnel information to ensure accuracy.
Conduct SAP indoctrinations and maintain/track program accesses for all contract personnel.
Ensure proper accounting, control, transmission, packaging, safeguarding, and destruction of collateral, SCI, SAP, and COMSEC information and equipment.
Oversee classification management, including Top Secret accountability and media control.
Directly support government program offices and security officers in the development, implementation, and maintenance of program and personnel security endeavors.
Lead ongoing initial and annual security awareness, training, and education (SATE) efforts.
Assist in implementing and maintaining Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs), Emergency Action Plans (EAPs), security directives, regulations, manuals, and guidance.
Investigate possible/actual security incidents and coordinate with government security reps.
Participate in SAP Security and COMSEC compliance inspections and self-assessments.
Assist in the processing of inbound and outbound data transfer files.
Process and certify incoming and outgoing visit requests; provide facility escort assistance.
Assist with other miscellaneous support functions, to maintain an efficient operational security posture for programs and information systems, as directed by the site lead or Senior Security Representative.