AMERICAN SYSTEMS

<h2>Overview</h2>
<p>AMERICAN SYSTEMS is an employee-owned federal government contractor supporting national priority programs through our strategic solutions in the areas of Information Technology, Test &amp; Evaluation, Engineering &amp; Analysis, and Training.</p>
<p><strong>Location:</strong> Pentagon, Arlington, VA<strong>Clearance Required:</strong>&nbsp;Active&nbsp;<strong>Top Secret</strong>&nbsp;clearance with&nbsp;<strong>SCI eligibility****Employment Type:</strong>&nbsp;Full-time, on-site</p>
<p>We are seeking a&nbsp;<strong>Personnel Security Specialist</strong>&nbsp;to support sensitive government and industrial security programs. This role is ideal for a security professional with strong experience in&nbsp;personnel security administration,&nbsp;SCI/SAP processes, and government security systems such as&nbsp;DISS&nbsp;and&nbsp;Scattered Castles.</p>
<p>If you have a strong understanding of DoW/IC personnel security requirements, enjoy working in a fast-paced classified environment, and take pride in accuracy, compliance, and mission support, we encourage you to apply.</p>
<h2>Responsibilities</h2>
<p>As a Personnel Security Specialist, you will:</p>
<ul>
<li>Administer personnel security programs in support of&nbsp;DoW and industrial security requirements, ensuring compliance with government and company policies and procedures</li>
<li>Track and maintain personnel security data, including:<ul>
<li>clearance status</li>
<li>SAP access</li>
<li>security training records</li>
<li>personnel information files (PIFs)</li>
<li>visit authorization requests/certifications</li>
</ul>
</li>
<li>Support government security teams with:<ul>
<li>Program Access Request (PAR) processing</li>
<li>SCI nominations</li>
<li>indoctrinations</li>
<li>debriefings</li>
<li>related personnel security actions</li>
</ul>
</li>
<li>Review, process, and track PAR packages and other personnel security actions for completeness, accuracy, and compliance</li>
<li>Make initial eligibility determinations using&nbsp;DISS,&nbsp;Scattered Castles, and other personnel security tools, and provide recommendations supporting government access decisions</li>
<li>Maintain accurate personnel security records, questionnaires, PIAs, debrief documentation, and other access-related files in accordance with customer and regulatory requirements</li>
<li>Conduct annual personnel security reviews and support corrective actions to maintain compliance</li>
<li>Develop, update, and maintain&nbsp;Personnel Security SOPs&nbsp;and related process documentation</li>
<li>Provide personnel security guidance, onboarding/orientation support, refresher training, and briefings to employees, managers, and program personnel</li>
<li>Serve as a liaison with DoW, IC, and customer security offices on personnel security matters</li>
<li>Manage access rosters, prepare reports for government leadership, and support reporting related to:<ul>
<li>adverse information</li>
<li>foreign travel</li>
<li>continuous evaluation requirements</li>
</ul>
</li>
<li>Resolve personnel security issues, discrepancies, and administrative actions in a timely and professional manner</li>
</ul>
<h2>Qualifications</h2>
<ul>
<li>High school diploma&nbsp;required;Bachelor’s degree preferred</li>
<li><strong>5+ years of relevant DoW or Intelligence Community security experience</strong>, with a strong focus on&nbsp;<strong>personnel security</strong></li>
<li>Hands-on experience with:<ul>
<li><strong>PAR processing</strong></li>
<li><strong>SCI nomination packages</strong></li>
<li>indoctrinations and debriefings</li>
<li>personnel security record maintenance</li>
</ul>
</li>
<li>Knowledge of&nbsp;<strong>DoW, DoN, and/or IC SCI and SAP</strong> personnel security processes</li>
<li>Experience using&nbsp;<strong>DISS</strong>,&nbsp;<strong>Scattered Castles</strong>, and other government personnel security systems/databases</li>
<li><strong>Active Top Secret clearance</strong>&nbsp;with&nbsp;<strong>SCI eligibility</strong></li>
<li>Strong written and verbal communication skills</li>
<li>Excellent organization, attention to detail, and follow-through</li>
<li>Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities</li>
<li>Proficiency with&nbsp;Microsoft Office, including&nbsp;Excel, Word, PowerPoint, and SharePoint</li>
</ul>
<h2>Pay Transparency Statement</h2>
<p>AMERICAN SYSTEMS is committed to pay transparency for our applicants and employee-owners. The salary range for this position is USD $85,000.00/Yr. - USD $105,000/Yr. Actual compensation will be determined based on several factors permitted by law. AMERICAN SYSTEMS provides for the welfare of its employees and their dependents through a comprehensive benefits program by offering healthcare benefits, paid leave, retirement plans, insurance programs, and education and training assistance.</p>
<h2>EEO Statement</h2>
<p>EEO Race/Sex/Disability Status/Veteran Status</p>


Personnel Security Specialist - Special Access Programs

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