Personnel Security Specialist

Koniag Government Services, LLC•Arlington, VA

3d•$95,000 - $115,000•Onsite

About The Position

Koniag IT Systems, LLC (KITS), a Koniag Government Services company, is seeking a Personnel Security Specialist to support KITS and its government customer at the Pentagon in Arlington, Virginia. The role supports the Department of Defense Office of the Office of the Secretary of War, Research and Engineering (OUSW R&E) Chief Digital and Artificial Intelligence Officer (CDAO). The successful candidate will provide the full spectrum of personnel security support to the government client, ensure security requirements are met, coordinate with internal and external organizations, develop solutions for new and evolving security programs, apply risk management practices to security goals and objectives, and coordinate the actions of another staff member. The candidate must understand DoD personnel security, CAC issuance, DD254s, and the Office of the Secretary of War environment. The position manages personnel security programs, databases, records, investigations, SCI nominations and access, visit authorization requests, briefings and debriefings, and classified material holdings. The specialist maintains accurate electronic and hard-copy records, supports annual reviews and corrective actions, and helps ensure personnel have appropriate clearance, nondisclosure agreements, and need-to-know before receiving access to classified information. The position requires a current, active Top Secret/SCI clearance and a bachelor’s degree in a related discipline or field. Koniag offers health, dental, and vision insurance, a 401(k) with company matching, flexible spending accounts, paid holidays, and three weeks of paid time off.

Requirements

Current and active Top Secret/SCI security clearance.
Bachelor’s degree in a related discipline or field.
Experience supporting DoD personnel security functions, CAC issuance, DD254s, and related matters.
Experience analyzing materials to develop information about security vulnerabilities relevant to approval or denial of facility or information-system access.
Knowledge of Federal personnel security principles, concepts, and methodologies.
Knowledge of administrative regulations and sanctions that apply to security-regulation violations or non-compliance.
Knowledge of DoD personnel security, including ICD-704, e-QIP, DISS, and other government-owned databases.
Team-oriented approach and ability to work collaboratively.
Strong interpersonal and communication skills.
Advanced skills with MS Word, PowerPoint, Excel, and Outlook.

Nice To Haves

Prior Federal government, professional services, or Federal consulting experience.
Experience performing on projects of similar size and scope.

Responsibilities

Assist government personnel in managing the Personnel Security Program, associated security databases, personnel security files, and administrative files in accordance with applicable regulations, instructions, policies, and guidelines.
Develop, coordinate, maintain, and update the Personnel Security Standard Operating Procedures (SOP) Manual semi-annually to reflect the current operating environment.
Initialize and initiate personnel security investigations using e-QIP.
Use knowledge of Security Management Codes (SMO) to send and review visit requests.
Maintain SCI personnel rosters and a registry of SCI classified material holdings.
Perform daily updates to DISS and government-owned databases for organizational personnel.
Update and maintain electronic and hard-copy personnel security files in accordance with Records Management Directives and Privacy Act requirements.
Process, track, and monitor SCI indoctrination requests; process SCI nomination packages and required supporting documents for review.
Assist with SCI, courier, and termination briefings and prepare, monitor, and distribute SCI nomination correspondence and related documentation.
Review incoming Visit Authorization Request (VAR) packages and verify that required information is included.
Assist with initial eligibility determinations using DISS and/or Scattered Castles in accordance with applicable policies.
Accurately and promptly update personnel briefing and debriefing records in DISS or the applicable system.
Conduct annual personnel security reviews, including DISS database reviews, and prepare and execute corrective action plans as required.
Assist with the annual Classified Clean-Out Day to reduce unnecessary classified holdings.
Create and maintain access rosters to grant classified-information access to personnel with valid clearances, appropriate nondisclosure agreements, and a valid need-to-know.
Coordinate the actions of another staff member.