Personnel Security Specialist

Accenture Federal Services•Arlington, VA

1d•$81,000 - $154,700

About The Position

The Personnel Security Specialist manages, coordinates, and oversees personnel security operations in support of cleared federal government contracts. The role ensures compliance with federal security regulations, agency-specific requirements, and organizational policies while supporting clearance processing, security eligibility determinations, and continuous vetting requirements. This position serves as an experienced subject matter resource, providing operational guidance, process improvements, reporting, and coordination with government security stakeholders. Work includes processing SF-86 forms, fingerprinting, maintaining data in security databases (SIMS, NBIS, DISS, SWFT, ACCS, and other systems), conducting initial briefings, and processing Visit Requests (VRs). Occasional visits to local government installations are required for additional on-site personnel security processing.

Requirements

U.S. citizenship.
At least 3 years of personnel security processing experience.
Hands-on experience with initial investigations (Tier 3/Tier 5), CE/CV, reciprocity/crossovers, SCI nomination/INDOC, NATO briefings, visit requests, and debriefings.
Working knowledge of NISP (32 CFR Part 117), DoD adjudicative guidelines, and SEAD policies.
Knowledge and experience using DISS, NBIS, SWFT, ACCS, and SIMS.
Active Top Secret/SCI eligibility.
Work authorization in the United States that does not now or in the future require visa sponsorship.

Nice To Haves

FSO Program Management certificate for Non-possessing Facilities or Possessing Facilities.
Familiarity with Fieldprint.

Responsibilities

Coordinate and process Common Access Card (CAC) applications, renewals, and revocations according to sponsoring agency and RAPIDS requirements.
Review personnel security questionnaires (PSQs), such as SF-86 forms, for accuracy and completeness against DISS profiles; coordinate SCI nomination packages; submit and track indoctrination (INDOC) requests in ACCS; and ensure proper read-ins and documentation.
Conduct structured personnel security prescreening interviews to identify potential issues and gather clarifications before submitting for SCI indoctrination.
Conduct and document termination, NATO, and SCI debriefings, and ensure timely updates to systems of record.
Maintain accurate personnel, contract, and access records in SIMS; update contract-level access controls, rosters, and billets; and reconcile discrepancies.
Process, validate, and submit or receive VARs in accordance with sponsor requirements and program timelines.
Serve as the primary point of contact for government security offices, program managers, and contractor FSOs/CSOs on clearance and access issues.
Process SF-86 forms and fingerprints, maintain security database records, conduct initial briefings, and process Visit Requests.
Occasionally visit local government installations for on-site personnel security processing.