SAIC

Senior Personnel Security Specialist

SAIC • $160K — $200K *
Education, Government & Non-Profit
11 - 15 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Current TS/SCI clearance with Polygraph required.
  • Bachelor's degree in Criminal Justice, Security Management or equivalent experience.
  • Minimum of 14 years in personnel security or a related role.
  • Proficient in Microsoft Office and security-related software.
  • Strong knowledge of Federal security regulations such as SEAD 4 and NISPOM.
  • Excellent interpersonal and communication skills with government leadership.
  • Experienced in developing PERSEC security plans.

Responsibilities

  • Perform accurate data entry and maintain security records and databases.
  • Communicate effectively with multiple government agencies and contractors.
  • Manage numerous tasks and adapt to shifting priorities.
  • Process and manage documents like NDAs and enrollment forms.
  • Facilitate the clearance process through effective communication.
  • Conduct audits and ensure compliance with security standards.
  • Train personnel on PERSEC topics and develop security awareness programs.
  • Monitor and evaluate security incidents for improvement.

Benefits

  • Opportunity to engage in impactful work related to national security.
  • Supportive team environment for growth and development.
  • Long-term program stability with over 20 years in operation.
  • High accuracy and detail-oriented work culture.
  • Regular communication and interaction with various government agencies.
Full Job Description
Job Description

Description

SAIC is looking for a Senior Personnel Security (PERSEC) subject matter expert (SME) to support a highly dynamic and growing program with one of our US Government customers. You will be a part of a large multi-year contract that supports our customer in systems engineering and integration across a broad portfolio of projects. You will come into a program that enjoys a close working relationship with the customer, bringing exquisite technical expertise to bear on real world problems, helping the customer execute real world missions that impact National Security on a daily basis. This close relationship, along with the program's longevity (20 years), ensures that as a new team member you will find a depth of support to grow and develop that is unmatched, all while making a difference - daily. As a key member of the team, you will play a critical role in ensuring the protection of our organization's personnel and assets. This is an exciting opportunity for a detail-oriented individual with a passion for security to make a significant impact.

Key Responsibilities:
  • Perform high accuracy data entry and maintain accurate and up-to-date security records and databases.
  • Communicate with multiple Government agencies, contractor and team members.
  • Manage multiple tasks and deadlines and be able to adapt to changing priorities and circumstances.
  • Responsible for receiving, processing, and managing a variety of documents from Government agencies and contractors, including Non-Disclosure Agreements (NDAs), continuous enrollment forms, and other required documentation.
  • Communicate effectively with Government agencies and contractors to facilitate the clearance process, address inquiries, and provide updates.
  • Conduct PERSEC security audits and ensure compliance.
  • Provide PERSEC security training and awareness to personnel on security related topics.
  • Develop and implement PERSEC Security Plans and procedures.
  • Monitor and evaluate PERSEC related incidents, investigations and reports to identify areas for improvement or resolution.
  • Handle sensitive and confidential information with the utmost discretion and professionalism.

Qualifications
  • Must currently hold a TS/SCI and Poly in order to be considered for the role.
  • Bachelor's degree in Criminal Justice, Security Management or related field or equivalent years of experience.
  • Minimum of 14 years of experience in personnel security or similar role.
  • Proficiency with Microsoft Office and Government related software and security databases.
  • Knowledge of Federal security regulations (SEAD 4, NISPOM, etc.)
  • Excellent communication and interpersonal skills when engaging with peers and senior level Government leadership.
  • Proven experience in developing and implementing PERSEC security plans and procedures.
  • Excellent PERSEC investigative and analytical skills.
  • Ability to work well as part of a team in a fast-paced high-pressure environment.
  • Ability to maintain confidentiality and handle sensitive information professionally.
  • Experience supporting Intelligence Community (IC) customers.
  • Familiarity with the clearance processing activities for Government agencies.

Target salary range: $160,001 - $200,000. The estimate displayed represents the typical salary range for this position based on experience and other factors.

Overview

SAIC accepts applications on an ongoing basis and there is no deadline.

About SAIC

Science Applications International Corporation (SAIC) is a technology integrator in the technical, engineering, intelligence, and enterprise information technology markets. SAIC has approximately 26,000 employees and operates in more than 70 countries. The company was founded in 1969 and is headquartered in Reston, Virginia. SAIC provides services to the U.S. government, including the Department of Defense, the intelligence community, and civilian agencies. The company also serves commercial customers in the healthcare, energy, and financial services sectors.
Learn more about SAIC
Size
26,000 employees
Market Cap
$6 billion
Industry
Net Income
$206 million
Founded
1969
5 Year Trend
+10.7%
Revenue
$6.8 billion
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