Personnel Security Specialist

Amentum • Springfield, MO

1d • Onsite

About The Position

Amentum is a leading provider of enduring support for the essential missions of the U.S. government, its allied partners and international organizations. With over 60 years of experience, Amentum supports the execution of complex and critical missions by providing global logistics and stability operations, technical services and national security solutions to customers around the world. Amentum has a workforce of approximately 50,000 people in over 80 countries on all seven continents and is headquartered in Chantily, VA The Personnel Security Specialist (PSS) completes personnel security suitability intake tasks in support of DHS Federal Protective Services (FPS), Personnel Security Division (PSD). Duties may include, but are not limited to: Initiates background investigations. Manages receipt of security documents submitted from contractor applicants. Conducts fingerprinting procedures. Verifies the appropriate level of background investigation being requested, and ensures all documents required for suitability processing have been completed and included in the individual files. Prepares, submits, monitors, and updates computer tracking systems concerning appropriate case material. Applies incident management, problem solving, and task performance. Participates in special projects. Additional duties as needed.

Requirements

• High School Diploma or equivalent required.
• Minimum of three (3) years of relevant experience.
• Relevant experience shall include experience within one or more of the standard securities and/or intelligence fields e.g., technical, physical, information, industrial, personnel and operational security.
• Must be highly organized and have excellent oral and written communication skills.
• Shall demonstrate a proficiency in various types of information technology applications, such as Microsoft Office, including MS Word, Access, Excel, and PowerPoint.
• Must be able to obtain and maintain a US government Public Trust security clearance.
• Note: US Citizenship is required to maintain a Public Trust Clearance.

Nice To Haves

• Subject matter expertise and hands-on experience in one or more security and/or intelligence discipline and experience implementing complex government security and/or intelligence programs and policies is preferable.
• Familiarity with ISMS, eQIP, CVS, and/or DISS is preferred, but not required.

Responsibilities

• Initiates background investigations.
• Manages receipt of security documents submitted from contractor applicants.
• Conducts fingerprinting procedures.
• Verifies the appropriate level of background investigation being requested, and ensures all documents required for suitability processing have been completed and included in the individual files.
• Prepares, submits, monitors, and updates computer tracking systems concerning appropriate case material.
• Applies incident management, problem solving, and task performance.
• Participates in special projects.
• Additional duties as needed.

Benefits

• Health, dental, and vision insurance
• Paid time off and holidays
• Retirement benefits (including 401(k) matching)
• Educational reimbursement
• Parental leave
• Employee stock purchase plan
• Tax-saving options
• Disability and life insurance
• Pet insurance
• Note: Benefits may vary based on employment type, location, and applicable agreements.
• Positions governed by a Collective Bargaining Agreement (CBA), the McNamara-O'Hara Service Contract Act (SCA), or other employment contracts may include different provisions/benefits.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED