Security Specialist (2026-0167)

Acclaim Technical Services•Hanover, MD

13d•$110,000 - $120,000•Hybrid

About The Position

Acclaim Technical Services (ATS), founded in 2000, is a leading language, operations, and technology services company supporting a wide range of U.S. Federal agencies. As an Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP) company, ATS is consistently ranked as a top workplace and continues to grow. We are actively hiring a Security Specialist with TS/SCI clearance w/ Poly to join our Security team working in Hanover, MD. Hybrid work is also permissible once the individual has ramped up with the team. You will be responsible for administering and implementing collateral level security programs and sensitive compartmented information programs for ATS programs. You are well versed in administering routine aspects of the Intelligence and other personnel security programs to ensure compliance with government and company security policies and procedures. You thrive in a fast-paced environment with a bias for action. You build high-trust partnerships with management and other security team members, while being energetic, detail oriented, analytical, self-starting, and flexible.

Requirements

Requires a bachelor's degree or equivalent plus Security-related experience.
2-5 years or greater personnel security experience
Experience producing, handling, storing, transmitting, and transporting classified materials, up to and including Top Secret and Sensitive Compartmented Information (SCI).
Knowledge and experience developing security plans and developing detailed OPSEC procedures.
Must have experience with personnel security, document and visitor control.
Must demonstrate the ability to communicate effectively both in writing and orally with all levels of staff and outside personnel.
Must have experience in the U.S. Government, Intelligence, or contractor community in security management.
Excellent attention to detail is a must.
Excellent written and oral communications and teamwork skills.
Self-starter able to take initiative within a fast paced, agile environment.
Must be flexible and adapt to the ever-changing world of security
Must have excellent working knowledge of Microsoft applications: Excel, Word, PowerPoint.
Well organized and confident to work independently but be a strong team player.
Ability to effectively manage ambiguity and multi-task on a variety of initiatives.
TS/SCI clearance w/ Poly

Nice To Haves

Experience with DISS, NISS, eApp, and SIMS is strongly preferred.
FSO Certification or obtain within 6 months.
Must be self-motivated and results oriented.

Responsibilities

Follow the NISPOM, ICD, and other government regulations, to administer routine aspects of the Intelligence and other industrial security programs to ensure compliance with government and company security policies and procedures.
Support both collateral level security programs and sensitive compartmented information programs.
Complete SF86, SCI customer nomination packages, completing DD-254 packages, preparation and approval of visit access requests (VARs), clearance checks, use of DISS, NCAISS, NISS, and coordination with customer security representatives to process security clearance requirements.
Conduct access control management and facility badge coordination.
Protect classified government information, monitor security procedures, ensuring compliance with all aspects of the program including personnel, physical and administrative security systems and procedures.
Conduct customer and corporate security briefings.
Investigate losses and security violations and recommend corrective actions.
Update company security documents.
Have the ability and flexibility to move from one task to another and to be available for a variety of tasks as the need arises.