Security Specialist III - HSPD-12 Processing

Type: Full Time

Location: Washington, DC

Overtime Exempt: Yes

Reports To: ARMADA HQ

Security Clearance Required: Active Top Secret

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Duties & Responsibilities:

• The Security Specialist III / HSPD 12 (Military & Homeland Security Presidential Directive 12) Processing shall provide support and maintenance to established PERSEC programs.
• The Security Specialist III / HSPD 12 Processing shall support the execution of the day-to-day NGA PERSEC & Contractor Processing Team program.
• The Security Specialist III / HSPD 12 Processing shall prepare, support and administer PERSEC program briefings, as needed.
• Prepare, write, and present reports/whitepapers, various forms of correspondence, as required.
• Brief SISPI leadership and other NGA KC's regarding the program requirements and regulations.
• Appropriately and accurately maintain and update databases and files (e.g., PeopleSoft security system of records, SISPI SharePoint Page, internal SISP file folders, DISS, RapBack, etc.) with data entry in a timely manner/real time.
• Respond in a timely manner to all telephone and/or email actions, questions, or status inquiries to include checks of internal and external personnel security databases.
• Assist in maintaining distribution lists for customers to contact PERSEC, as needed/required.
• Bring case security issues to the attention of the government Team Leads in timely manner.
• Assist the government PERSEC team to help in developing recommendations for improvement.
• Provide service excellence in guidance and resolution to internal and external customers' questions and inquiries in a timely manner for support to their programs.
• Utilizes a variety of security concepts, principles and practices to analyze and recommend solutions for difficult and complex security issues.
• Document and provide Weekly Activity Report (WAR) actions in the SISP designated template and timeline to the Government Team Lead.
• Assist Program Managers (PMs), Contracting Officers (COs), Contracting Officer Representatives (CORs), and Facility Security Officers (FSOs) to support onboarding of task order personnel.
• Coordinate with external offices that support their program (e.g., OPM).
• Process military orders/Approval to Brief (ATBs) for active duty and reserve personnel within a timely manner once assigned.
• Process requests for military Periodic Reinvestigation (PR) initiation within a timely manner once assigned.
• Support the processing of Continuous Access Authorizations (CAAs) within a timely manner once assigned.
• Respond to Defense Information Security System (DISS) Joint Verification System (JVS) Task Notifications within 5 business days of receipt.
• Process HSPD-12 cases within a timely manner from receipt of SF-85, OF-306, and fingerprints.
• Track submission of HSPD-12 cases to DCSA.
• Other duties as assigned.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities (KSAs):

Required:

• Understand and be able to analyze the security repositories (e.g., JPAS/DISS, Scattered Castles, DCSA's NP2 Portal, eQIP, PIPS/CVS).
• Familiarity with the requirements for reciprocation of background investigations and SEAD 7.
• Familiarity with HSPD-12 requirements

Desired:

• Demonstrate experience briefing leadership and other customers regarding program requirements and regulations.

Minimum/General Experience & Education:

• Bachelor's Degree or equivalent experience in a related field to personnel security
• Significant experience in personnel security (7-10 years) in the DOD/IC

Disclaimer:

The above information has been designed to indicate the general nature and level of work to be performed. It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities, and qualifications required of the contractor assigned to this position.

Applying: If you feel you have the knowledge, skills and abilities for this position visit our careers page at www.armadausa.com.

Special Notes: Relocation is not available for these jobs.

ARMADA provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, marital status, amnesty, or status as a covered veteran in accordance with applicable federal, state and local laws. ARMADA complies with applicable state and local laws governing non-discrimination in employment in every location in which the company has facilities. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including, but not limited to, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training.

Must be able to successfully pass a background check, and pre-employment drug testing. Job offers are contingent upon results of background check and drug testing.