PERSEC Security Specialist

SAIC•Colorado Springs, CO

2d•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 Colorado Springs, CO. You will support all facets of SAIC’s Program and Personnel Security (PERSEC) processes at our Colorado Springs, CO location. You will assist 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. If this is what you are looking for, keep reading. SAIC® [http://www.saic.com/] is a premier Fortune 500® mission integrator focused on advancing the power of technology and innovation to serve and protect our world. Our robust portfolio of offerings across the defense, space, civilian and intelligence markets includes secure high-end solutions in mission IT, enterprise IT, engineering services and professional services. We integrate emerging technology, rapidly and securely, into mission critical operations that modernize and enable critical national imperatives. We are approximately 24,000 strong; driven by mission, united by purpose, and inspired by opportunities. SAIC is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Headquartered in Reston, Virginia, SAIC has annual revenues of approximately $7.5 billion. For more information, visit saic.com [http://www.saic.com/]. For ongoing news, please visit our newsroom [http://www.saic.com/who-we-are/newsroom/].

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.