Akima

Security Assistant - Personnel Security (PERSEC) - Active Top-Secret Clearance with SCI Eligibility

Akima$90K — $110K *
Aerospace & Defense
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • High School Diploma/GED required.
  • Three (3) years of relevant experience necessary.
  • Must have a TS Clearance with SCI eligibility.
  • Working knowledge of U.S. Government Personnel Security Programs is essential.
  • Excellent writing, communication, and problem-solving skills needed.
  • Strong organizational skills and attention to detail required.
  • Proficiency in Microsoft Office programs (Word, Excel, Outlook).

Responsibilities

  • Develop and maintain personnel security files and clearance documentation.
  • Support enforcement of PERSEC policies per Federal, DoD, and organizational standards.
  • Process packages for inbound personnel, including handling background investigations and clearance verifications.
  • Manage visit requests, clearance validations, and transfer-in-status actions.
  • Process security forms for access to classified spaces and courier badges.
  • Assist in tracking clearance applications and compliance with regulations.
  • Provide customer support related to PERSEC inquiries, ensuring accurate guidance.

Benefits

  • Comprehensive program including medical, dental, and vision coverage.
  • Life insurance and 401(k) plan available.
  • Range of voluntary benefits offered.
  • Paid Time Off (PTO) provided for regular full-time and part-time employees.
Full Job Description
Overview

RiverTech is seeking a dedicated and detail-oriented Personnel Security (PERSEC) Assistant to support the Joint Staff Security Office (JSSO) in managing and maintaining compliance with Federal, DoD, and organizational personnel security policies. The PERSEC Security Assistant will assist with processing security clearances, maintaining accurate records, and ensuring compliance with security standards and guidelines.

 

“This position is contingent upon contract award and funding. Applicants selected may be offered but cannot begin work until funding has been confirmed.”

Responsibilities
  • Develop and maintain personnel security files in accordance with established retention policies, to include accurate and up-to-date clearance documentation and records in designated systems.
  • Support the enforcement of personnel security (PERSEC) policies, ensuring alignment with Federal, DoD, and organizational requirements.
  • Supports the PERSEC Branch by processing packages for in-bound personnel; initiating and processing to completion eApp actions background investigation actions; preparing personnel files/folders; processing forms; verifying clearances; indoctrinating personnel for both collateral, SCI, and other compartmented accesses (including NATO); debriefing personnel when access is no longer required, running Defense Information Security System (DISS) queries, and entering information into clearance systems of record. 
  • Processes visit requests, clearance validation notifications, and transfer-in-status requests. Prepares forms, draft correspondences and update systems and databases used for facilitating and documenting visit requests.
  • Processes security forms and clearance validation requests submitted to JSSO needed for requesting/granting access to classified spaces, and/or courier badges.
  • Assist with initiating, reviewing, and tracking clearance applications and status in compliance with applicable regulations. Assist with Continuous Vetting and adjudications as required.
  • Provide customer support by responding to email, in-person and/or telephone inquiries related to PERSEC matters, providing clear and accurate guidance.
  • Processes forms for Joint Staff employees in-processing, out-processing, building and room accesses, and foreign contact/travel reporting and other administrative actions necessary to complete in/out processing.
  • This position is on-site at The Pentagon.
Qualifications
  • High School Diploma/GED.
  • Minimum of three (3) years of experience in a respective field of expertise.
  • TS Clearance with SCI eligibility.
  • Must possess a working knowledge of the U.S. Government Personnel Security Programs and skills  to meet mission requirements.
  • Excellent written and oral communication and problem-solving skills.
  • Excellent organizational skills, attention to detail with customer service.
  • Microsoft programs (Word, Excel, Outlook, etc).

Desired Experience:

  • BA or BS Degree preferred.
  • Defense Information System for Security (DISS).
  • National Background Investigation Services (NBIS) and eAPP portal.
  • Working in or with Department of War organizations.
Benefits InformationRegular - The company offers a comprehensive benefits program, including medical, dental, vision, life insurance, 401(k) and a range of other voluntary benefits. Paid Time Off (PTO) is offered to regular full-time and part-time employees. Pay Range90,000 - 110,000 Job ID2026-25214 Work TypeOn-Site

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