Personnel Security Coordinator

Leidos•Chantilly, VA

7d•Onsite

About The Position

The Leidos Security Service Center located in Chantilly, VA is seeking an experienced Personnel Security Officer to support the Department of Defense (DOD) team. This role involves managing clearance processing and accesses for various DOD government agency sites, initiating, tracking, and documenting all aspects of personnel security functions. The coordinator will collaborate with applicants, security professionals, government entities, customer sites, Program Managers, and Leidos business areas to provide status reports. A thorough understanding of the Defense Information System for Security (DISS) is required, along with the ability to manage reports and maintain the personnel clearance database(s). Leidos emphasizes a culture of innovation and expects employees to be proactive and driven.

Requirements

Minimum of Secret clearance on start date with the ability to obtain a Top Secret clearance
High School Diploma or equivalent and 3-5 years of related experience
Working knowledge of DOD clearance processing procedures
Knowledge of DOD government regulations (e.g., CFR 32, Part 117) is required
Experience using various databases, including proficiency with MS Office
Solid command of the English language with strong written, verbal, and interpersonal skills
The ability to work in a fast-paced team environment
High level of discretion and judgment when handling sensitive personal information
Ability to work independently and be a self-starter as well as a solid group contributor

Nice To Haves

Top Secret clearance
Proficiency with SIMS security software

Responsibilities

Manage clearance processing and accesses for various DOD government agency sites
Initiate, track, and document all aspects of personnel security functions for DOD including, but not limited to processing security clearances, reinvestigations, continuous vetting, outgoing visit requests, request for accesses
Collaborate, communicate, and interface with applicants; Security professionals with Leidos; government entities, and customer sites; Program Managers; and Leidos business areas to provide status reports on various requests and activities
Possess a thorough understanding of the Defense Information System for Security (DISS)
Manage reports and maintain the personnel clearance database(s)