Personnel Security (PERSEC) Specialist

STR • Woburn, MA

1d • $70,900 - $87,000 • Onsite

About The Position

STR is seeking a Personnel Security (PERSEC) Specialist for our Woburn, MA office. As a PERSEC Specialist, you will work the “day-to-day” PERSEC services for Special Access Programs (SAP) and Sensitive Compartmented Information (SCI) contracts. Responsibilities include processing Program Access Requests (PARs), managing program personnel databases, providing guidance regarding the SAP nomination process, conducting briefings and debriefings, and additional administrative tasks for multiple government customers, including visit certifications, foreign travel reports, and adverse information reports. The successful candidate will develop a full understanding of 5220.22-M NISPOM, 5205.07 DoD Manual, Intelligence Community Directives (ICDs), and related Industrial Security Guidance Manuals or Special Program Security directives, in support of USG compliance inspections.

Requirements

• This position requires a Secret security clearance, for which U.S. citizenship is needed by U.S. Government
• Bachelor’s Degree or 2-4 years of equivalent work experience

Nice To Haves

• Active Top-Secret Clearance
• Experience with SIMS, DISS, and JADE databases
• The ability to work in a dynamic environment and effectively interact with numerous DOD, military/civilian personnel, and industry partners
• Working knowledge of Microsoft Office (Word, PowerPoint, and Excel, etc.)
• Excellent written, verbal, and presentation skills
• Understanding of government guidance to include the NISPOM and DoDM 5205.07

Responsibilities

• Maintain and update multiple personnel security databases, including JADE, SIMS, and various DoD and IC customer-specific systems
• Partner with Contractor Special Security Officers (CSSO) to provide excellent customer service to various programs and customers
• Generate, receive, and track classified visit requests
• Support for the security awareness and education programs
• Act as SAP + SCI Foreign Travel point of contact for the organization
• Conduct SAP Nomination Process (SAPNP) and Personnel Security Questionnaire (PSQ) reviews and submissions
• Ensure subcontractor compliance with all SAP PERSEC requirements
• Participate in Government Security Compliance Inspections and corrective action activities
• Build and maintain strong relationships with internal and external customers, both security and program/technical representatives

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Number of Employees: 501-1,000 employees