Personnel Security Specialist

Nakupuna Companies•Arlington, VA

2d•$80,000 - $100,000•Hybrid

About The Position

Nakupuna Companies is seeking a Personnel Security Specialist to assist the Facility Security Officer with the daily administration of personnel security actions across the Nakupuna Companies. The role is an integral member of the Security Team, which supports multiple companies under the Nakupuna Companies umbrella. The position is hybrid, requiring at least three days in the office, and applicants must be in the DC Metro area. It requires an active Top Secret security clearance and U.S. citizenship. The projected annual compensation range is $80,000 to $100,000. The compensation offered may depend on factors including education, knowledge, skills, competencies, experience, contract affordability, organizational requirements, and position location.

Requirements

High school diploma.
DCSA FSO Program Management Certificate for Possessing Facilities.
At least three years of experience leading or supporting FSO duties.
Demonstrated knowledge and competence in 32 CFR Part 117 NISPOM and SEAD 3 security requirements.
Familiarity with Department of Defense security regulatory manuals.
Experience with DCSA systems, including DISS, NBIS, NISS, SWFT, NCAISS, and eApp.
Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications, particularly Word, Excel, and Outlook, and in online search engines.
Active Top Secret security clearance.
U.S. citizenship.
Ability to perform repetitive motions with the hands, wrists, and fingers.
Ability to engage in and follow audible communications in emergency situations.
Ability to sit for prolonged periods at a desk and work on a computer.

Nice To Haves

Familiarity with ThreatSwitch or Sign In compliance software.
Client-facing support experience.

Responsibilities

Maintain personnel security clearance access levels in the appropriate system of record.
Lead onboardings, separations, and transfers across all companies.
Conduct routine audits of personnel security files and systems.
Initiate background investigations through DISS, NBIS, or another government system of record.
Review SF-86 background investigation documents for completeness and accuracy.
Submit Fieldprint fingerprint uploads into SWFT.
Conduct foreign travel reporting and briefings.
Establish and maintain working relationships with employees.
Support security audits and potential client-facing duties.
Perform security clearance verifications as needed.
Assist with submitting visit authorization requests, including termination VARs, as needed.
Assist with monitoring and categorizing daily security email and helpdesk requests as needed.
Perform additional duties and responsibilities assigned by management.