Personnel Security Specialist

AeroVironment • Annapolis Junction, MD

2d • $93,000 - $158,000

About The Position

AV Inc. is seeking a Personnel Security Specialist to manage, administer, and coordinate personnel security programs and related security activities in a high-tempo environment. The role supports compliance with government and company security policies and procedures, processes and reviews personnel security clearances, and maintains associated security documentation, files, clearance records, and suitability rosters in accordance with government requirements. The successful candidate will understand and have experience with the NISPOM, ICDs, and general security requirements for the Department of Defense and other federal agencies.

The specialist will provide case management support to a developing PERSEC program, administer briefings, maintain case and program records, monitor and prioritize cases, and support the development of guidance, reports, and recommendations. The role also provides personnel security guidance and responsive service to internal and external customers, while raising issues and potential solutions to the Personnel Security Manager.

Requirements

• TS/SCI-level security clearance; ability to obtain a polygraph.
• General knowledge of or experience in personnel security and at least 5 years in the DOD/IC.
• Experience implementing the NISPOM, DCIDS, ICDs, and Executive Orders to ensure security compliance.
• Demonstrated ability to provide employees with personnel security guidance consistent with the 13 adjudicative guidelines.
• Experience with protection requirements for handling and safeguarding Personally Identifiable Information (PII).
• Experience with DISS, NBIS, eAPP, and SWIFT.
• Familiarity with SIMS.
• Ability to communicate effectively with corporate executives and senior government contacts, provide status updates, ensure PERSEC compliance, and answer security-related questions or concerns.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills.
• Exceptional organizational skills.
• Ability to work in an office environment.
• Ability to sit and stand for long periods, talk, hear, and use hands and fingers to operate a computer and telephone keyboard.

Responsibilities

• Provide case management support to a developing PERSEC program.
• Prepare, support, and administer PERSEC program briefings as needed.
• Maintain and update databases and files, including SIMS, security system-of-records, SharePoint pages, and internal folders, with timely and accurate data entry.
• Assist the PERSEC team in developing recommendations for improvement.
• Provide agency-level understanding of personnel security disciplines and standard operating procedures in support of case management initiatives.
• Analyze difficult and complex security issues using security concepts, principles, and practices, and recommend solutions.
• Participate in developing and writing reports, white papers, and correspondence as required.
• Research, prepare, and maintain security procedures and guidance in support of case management.
• Bring case management initiative issues to the attention of the Personnel Security Manager.
• Escalate issues and proposed solutions to bottlenecks that prevent achievement of metrics.
• Respond promptly to telephone and email actions, questions, and status inquiries.
• Provide timely guidance and resolution to internal and external customers' questions and inquiries.
• Monitor case progress to ensure timely completion.
• Manage case assignment, tracking, reporting, and prioritization.
• Maintain tracking and status reports in PERSEC Drive shared files.
• Ensure case data is current and accurate in the Helpdesk ticket system and SIMS.
• Process and maintain customer personnel electronic fingerprinting in accordance with customer policy and procedures and RapBack enrollment and maintenance guidelines.

Benefits

• Medical insurance
• Dental insurance
• Vision insurance
• 401(k) with company matching
• Flexible work schedule options
• Some programs may offer a 9/80 work schedule and paid holiday shutdown, depending on business unit, role, and customer contract requirements

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed