Personnel Security Specialist

The MITRE Corporation

$67K — $101K *
Education, Government & Non-Profit
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Minimum 3 years related experience with high school diploma, or 2 years with an associate degree, or equivalent combination.
  • Familiarity with eApp, SF86, DISS, and NBIS is a plus.
  • Strong multi-tasking and problem-solving abilities, with keen attention to detail.
  • Exceptional oral and written communication skills, and quick adaptability to new concepts.
  • Ability to handle Personally Identifiable Information (PII) with discretion.
  • Must be eligible for a Top Secret U.S Government Security Clearance, U.S citizenship required.

Responsibilities

  • Manage security cases and maintain precise personnel records using the MITRE-developed security database.
  • Conduct submissions and status checks through various government personnel security databases.
  • Process background investigations for employees and contingent workers via eApp and other tools.
  • Perform follow-ups to obtain case statuses and keep subjects informed during the investigation process.
  • Coordinate with project leaders to prepare security documentation and deliver reports to management.
  • Maintain and update processing procedures and instructions for accuracy.
  • Build strong working relationships with sponsor counterparts to ensure policy compliance.

Benefits

  • On-site work requirement emphasizes collaboration and teamwork within the office.
  • Opportunity for professional growth through project management and security documentation preparation.
Full Job Description
Department Summary: A Personnel Security Specialist provides professional and agile support to employees undergoing vetting by various U.S. government agencies according to agency-specific policies and procedures. Other duties as assigned.

Roles & Responsibilities:
  • Utilize a robust MITRE-developed security database to manage cases under your purview, and maintain meticulous company personnel security records.
  • Utilize various government personnel security databases to perform submissions and status checks available to industry.
  • Screen and process employees and contingent workers for background investigations utilizing eApp and other tools.
  • Perform scheduled follow-ups to obtain case status with sponsors, update databases, and provide status updates to subjects to keep them well-informed.
  • Conduct project revalidations and prepare security documentation in coordination with project leaders, and provide periodic reports to management and stakeholders.
  • Maintain processing procedures and instructions to ensure relevancy and accuracy.
  • Establish and maintain an excellent working rapport with sponsor counterparts to ensure understanding and compliance of personnel security policy across a wide spectrum.
  • Perform general duties of the office (e.g., fingerprinting, periodic reviews, clearance upgrades/downgrades, site transfers, running reports, etc.), and the ability to work overtime as may be necessary.


Basic Qualifications:
  • Typically requires a minimum of 3 years of related experience with a high school diploma or equivalent in education, or 2 years' experience and an associate degree, or equivalent combination of education and related work experience.
  • Working knowledge of eApp, SF86, Defense Information System for Security (DISS), National Background Investigation Services (NBIS), 32 CFR 117: The NISPOM Rule, and Intelligence Community Directive (ICD) 704 a plus.
  • Superb multi-tasking and problem-solving skills, attention to detail, excellent oral and written communication, and ability to grasp new concepts and adapt quickly.
  • Ability to exercise the utmost discretion in the handling of Personally Identifiable Information (PII).
  • Must be eligible to obtain and maintain a Top Secret U.S Government issued Security Clearance. Per the U.S. Government's eligibility requirements, you must be a U.S Citizen to be considered for a security clearance.
  • This position has an on-site requirement of 5 days a week on-site.


Preferred Qualifications:
  • Active Top Secret security clearance.
  • Bachelor's degree.


This requisition requires the candidate to have a minimum of the following clearance(s):
None

This requisition requires the hired candidate to have or obtain, within one year from the date of hire, the following clearance(s):
Top Secret

Salary compensation range and midpoint:
$67,600 - $84,500 - $101,400 Annual

Work Location Type:
Onsite

It is unlawful in Massachusetts to require or administer a lie detector test as a condition of employment or continued employment. An employer who violates this law shall be subject to criminal penalties and civil liability.

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