Personnel Security Specialist
On-siteLos Angeles, California, United States
Job Summary
Maintain daily logs and an extensive customer database point of contact listing while performing data entry into the Joint Access Database (JADE) for billets and quota information. Review, track, and monitor security clearance processing activities with government personnel to achieve appropriate actions, and prepare, process, and review Program Access Requests (PARs) for accuracy. Conduct record checks using DCII, DISS, and SAPNP for candidates submitted for Special Access Program access, and provide leadership, mentoring, and quality assurance for team members while interfacing with senior leaders for access approval decisions. Support security awareness and education programs while enforcing the customer's Standard Operating Procedures. This full-time, in-office role in El Segundo, CA, requires an active Top-Secret Clearance with SCI Eligibility and willingness to submit to a polygraph.
Required Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree or 4 years of equivalent additional experience
- 6+ years of related experience
- 4+ years of relevant SCI or SAP experience
- Completion of required training for JPAS/DISS, Joint Access Database Environment (JADE), and DoD SAPCO approved SAPNP
- Experience maintaining personnel security files and building tracking spreadsheets for complex PERSEC activities
- Proven ability to execute Special Access Program Nomination Process Questionnaires and handle classified visit requests
- Active Top-Secret Clearance with SCI Eligibility
- Willingness to submit to a polygraph
- Must be able to remain in a stationary position 50%
- Needs to occasionally move about inside and out of the office to access files, cabinets, and safes
- Frequently communicates with co-workers, management, and customers, which may involve delivering presentations and must be able to exchange accurate information in these situations
- Willingness to travel within the organizational Area of Responsibility (AOR), including air and ground transportation
Desired Qualifications
- Minimum 2 years of SAP-related experience is highly desired
- Familiarity with security policy manuals, including appropriate ICDs, JAFANs, and DoD Manuals
- Working knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite (Word, PowerPoint, and Excel)
- Possession of a high degree of originality, creativity, and initiative requiring minimal supervision
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