Personnel Security and Credentialing Specialist

Anovaeon

42d•Remote

About The Position

The Personnel Security & Credentialing Specialist supports Anovaeon’s operational programs by managing personnel security processes, credentialing requirements, and onboarding procedures associated with federal facility access and background investigations. This role works closely with program leadership, human resources, and government security personnel to ensure employees complete required background investigations, credentialing steps, and security documentation necessary for facility access and program participation. The Personnel Security & Credentialing Specialist plays a key role in supporting rapid onboarding while ensuring compliance with government security requirements and facility access procedures.

Requirements

Familiarity with personnel security processing and credentialing procedures
Strong organizational and documentation management skills
Ability to track multiple personnel security cases simultaneously
High attention to detail and accuracy in documentation
Strong communication skills when assisting employees through security processes
Ability to maintain confidentiality when handling sensitive personnel information
Strong coordination and problem-solving abilities
Bachelor’s degree in security management, criminal justice, business administration, or a related field preferred
Minimum 2-3 years of experience supporting personnel security, credentialing, onboarding, or government program administration
Experience working with background investigations, facility access procedures, or personnel credentialing preferred
Employment is contingent upon successful completion of the following screening:
Federal background investigation (up to and including a Tier 4 DHS clearance)
Criminal history check
Verification of employment and education history
Compliance with all government credentialing requirements
Drug screening
Employees must adhere to all federal security, confidentiality, and operational protocols while working within government facilities
Ability to sit at a computer workstation for extended periods while conducting data entry and interviews
Ability to stand and walk for extended periods during facility operations (up to 8-12 hours per shift)
Ability to lift, carry, and move supplies and equipment up to 50 pounds
Ability to bend, stoop, reach, and perform repetitive motions
Capability to work in varied environmental conditions (indoor/outdoor, temperature variations)
Ability to respond quickly to emergency situations throughout the facility
Visual acuity for detailed computer work and document review
Auditory ability to conduct interviews and monitor facility for safety concerns

Nice To Haves

Experience coordinating personnel security processing for government programs
Experience working with facility badging systems or access control programs
Experience supporting federal programs or secure facility environments strongly preferred

Responsibilities

Coordinate background investigation and personnel security processing for program staff
Assist employees in completing required security documentation and investigation forms
Review personnel security submissions for accuracy and completeness before submission
Track the status of background investigations and security approvals
Communicate investigation updates and requirements to employees and leadership
Coordinate facility badging, credentialing, and access authorization processes
Ensure employees complete required documentation to obtain facility access credentials
Track issuance and expiration of facility badges and credentials
Coordinate with facility security personnel to support credentialing appointments and badge issuance
Maintain records related to facility access authorizations and credentialing requirements
Support onboarding processes related to security and credentialing requirements
Ensure new employees understand required background investigation and credentialing steps
Assist employees in completing required documentation during onboarding
Coordinate with HR and operational leadership to ensure employees meet all access requirements prior to site deployment
Maintain accurate records of personnel security processing and credentialing activities
Ensure compliance with applicable government security policies and facility access procedures
Safeguard sensitive personnel information in accordance with privacy and security requirements
Maintain organized documentation related to personnel security and credentialing processes
Serve as a liaison between Anovaeon staff and government security personnel regarding credentialing requirements
Coordinate with facility security offices to resolve access issues or credentialing delays
Support communication between operational leadership and government security officials regarding personnel access matters
Maintain tracking systems for background investigations, credentialing status, and access approvals
Provide regular updates to leadership regarding onboarding progress and personnel security status
Identify potential delays in credentialing or investigation processes and escalate concerns as appropriate