Supervisor, Security Administration

Peraton•Chantilly, VA

3d•$80,000 - $128,000•Onsite

About The Position

Peraton is seeking an experienced, detail-oriented Security Administration Supervisor to join its security operations team. Based in Chantilly, Virginia, this role may require visits to other locations as needed. The supervisor interprets and enforces government and company security policies and provides direction and guidance to program security personnel, program managers, and external stakeholders. The position leads security operations across classified and unclassified programs and supports contracts for various government agencies. The role encompasses personnel security, government and customer liaison, facility and document security, compliance oversight, and proposal support. The supervisor serves as a primary point of contact for security coordination and helps ensure consistent, audit-ready security practices across supported programs and facilities.

Requirements

At least 6 years of hands-on industrial security experience in the defense contracting industry, including direct FSO or CPSO experience.
Ability to obtain and maintain Top Secret/SCI eligibility with Top Secret-level access.
Strong understanding of DoD and Intelligence Community security clearance processes and security policies and procedures related to 32 CFR Part 117.
Current hands-on expertise with DISS, NBIS, eApp, and NISS, including relationship management, Continuous Vetting alert handling, and incident reporting.
Working knowledge of 32 CFR Part 117 (NISPOM), SEAD 3, SEAD 4, and relevant Executive Orders.
Experience processing the full clearance lifecycle, including initial clearances, Continuous Vetting, transfers, and upgrades.
Ability to apply government security requirements in a complex, multi-level secure environment and ensure compliance in non-routine situations.
Strong expertise in DD Form 254 processing from cradle to grave.
Successful experience with DCSA vulnerability assessments and self-inspection programs.
Strong customer service and stakeholder management skills, with the ability to work effectively with program managers, government representatives, and cleared personnel at all organizational levels.
Highly proficient written and verbal communication skills.
Ability to author security proposal volumes and operational documentation.
Ability to work independently to identify, assess, and resolve unique security situations with innovative solutions that facilitate contract performance within security requirements.
Demonstrated skill using databases to track and monitor information.
Experience managing classified collateral facilities.

Nice To Haves

Familiarity with enterprise security management tools such as SIMS, Access Commander, Sentinel, or equivalent.

Responsibilities

Deliver security operations across multiple facilities and programs.
Interpret and enforce government and company security policies and provide direction and guidance to program security personnel.
Maintain professional liaison with U.S. government program security officers, customers, and defense agencies.
Serve as the primary point of contact for security-related coordination and as a Personnel Security point of contact for cleared personnel.
Initiate, review, and submit clearance packages for initial investigations, upgrades, and transfers.
Manage personnel security actions in DISS, including owning and servicing relationships, visit requests, incident reports, Customer Service Requests, and eligibility verifications.
Monitor Continuous Vetting alerts and DISS notifications.
Conduct initial security briefings, SF-312 execution, annual refresher training, foreign travel briefings, courier briefings, and debriefings.
Maintain accurate, audit-ready personnel security records.
Support SEAD 3 reporting obligations and ensure timely submission of reports in DISS.
Coordinate with DCSA and other government adjudicative and investigative agencies on clearance-related actions, requests for information, and interim determinations.
Provide prime and/or subcontractor security support and direction, including developing, issuing, and maintaining DD Form 254s and associated security guidance.
Develop and revise program-level security plans, procedures, and instructions to ensure consistent application across supported operations.
Oversee classified space management and document control in accordance with safeguarding standards.
Lead security self-inspections and internal audits, and take the primary lead for DCSA security reviews.
Develop security volumes for competitive proposals and business capture efforts.
Manage facility information and security records in NISS.