Security Specialist – PERSEC

Armada Ltd • Arlington, VA

95d • Onsite

About The Position

The Security Specialist – PERSEC supports personnel security eligibility processes by maintaining accurate records, tracking clearances, and ensuring compliance with DoD and program-specific access requirements. The role ensures personnel meet eligibility standards for classified and controlled access and provides clearance, access, and Program Access Request support for U.S. and international program members.

The position maintains personnel security files, updates clearance and access databases, manages and tracks Program Access Requests, and supports international Program Access Requests at the F-35 JPO Headquarters in Crystal City, Virginia. It also supports personnel clearance management, helps resolve clearance issues and discrepancies, verifies that Government personnel and DoD contractor staff hold clearances appropriate to their positions and access needs, and monitors clearance status against the DoD system of record.

The position is full-time, located in Arlington, Virginia, and is contingent upon award. A Top Secret clearance with SCI is required. Relocation is not available. The role requires at least 10 years of relevant work experience and a relevant master's degree, or a bachelor's degree plus four additional years of relevant work experience.

Requirements

• Top Secret security clearance with SCI.
• At least 10 years of relevant work experience.
• A master's degree in a relevant field, or a bachelor's degree and four additional years of relevant work experience.
• Knowledge of personnel security policies, clearance requirements, eligibility standards, and DoD personnel vetting procedures.
• Skill in maintaining and updating personnel security files, databases, and tracking systems used to document clearance status and access.
• Ability to manage Program Access Requests and coordinate personnel security requirements for U.S. and international team members.
• Skill in reviewing clearance information, identifying discrepancies, and ensuring compliance with position sensitivity and access requirements.
• Ability to work effectively with Government security offices, service representatives, and contractor personnel.
• Specialized experience with flag-officer-level briefings and senior-level interface.

Responsibilities

• Maintain personnel security files in accordance with Government requirements and established personnel security standards.
• Update personnel security clearance and access databases to ensure accurate and timely documentation of eligibility and access levels.
• Manage Program Access Requests, including coordination, documentation, and tracking of submissions.
• Support international Program Access Requests at the F-35 JPO Headquarters in Crystal City, Virginia, ensuring proper processing and documentation.
• Provide personnel clearance management support and assist with resolving clearance issues or discrepancies.
• Ensure onsite Government personnel and DoD contractor staff hold current security clearances aligned with position sensitivity and required access levels.
• Monitor personnel clearance status against the DoD system of record and coordinate updates or corrective actions as needed.
• Maintain records, tracking logs, and administrative files to support personnel security compliance.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior