Personnel Security Specialist

As a Personnel Security Specialist, you will be responsible for ensuring the safety and security of personnel within the organization. Reporting to the Security Manager, your core skills in security and conflict management will be essential in identifying and mitigating potential threats. Your premium skills in first aid, law enforcement, and military experience will enhance your effectiveness in crisis situations. Additionally, your relevant skills in report writing and surveillance will support the development of comprehensive security protocols. Join our team to play a vital role in maintaining a secure environment for all employees.

Scope:

• The candidate shall provide expertise and perform all necessary administrative services for the implementation of the NR Personnel Security Program to include vault and PSF maintenance, clearance request processing, complete security reviews for the Homeland Security Presidential Directive (HSPD)- 12 and support the administrative review process.
• Records Management - The candidate shall provide expertise and perform all necessary services to operate the personnel security vault by maintaining the control and accountability for NR active and terminated PSFs, to include classified and unclassified files or documents; digitizing and the destruction of physical PSFs, facilitate the implementation of DOE Records Inventory and Disposition Schedules; recommend changes to records management procedures to facilitate personnel security operations; and maintain PSFs in strict accordance with DOE/NR Orders, guidelines, directives, procedures, and policies.
• Clearance Management and Processing - review clearance packages for initial clearances and reinvestigations to ensure information is complete and consistent with procedures, policies and/or precedents; support the NR Personnel Security Help Desks. Clearance packages must be processed, completed, and transmitted in accordance with DOE and the Investigative Service Provider (ISP) requirements, including processing the requests in the DCSA National Background Investigation Services (NBIS) Electronic Application (eAPP).
• Information Management and Data Entry - create and update database records of personnel security actions using the personnel security database; facilitate the eAPP for National Security Positions through NBIS, create and update database records of personnel security actions using the NR database designed to provide an audit trail for clearance actions and a tracking system for file location; update database records of government property used by the contractor

Position Requirements:

• All personnel performing work under this contract must have the ability to obtain and maintain a DOE ‘Q’ security clearance.

Job Types: Full-time, Contract

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Relocation assistance
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Monday to Friday

Application Question(s):

• What is your desired salary level?
• Do you have the ability to obtain and maintain a DOE ‘Q’ security clearance? (Yes/No)

Experience:

• Personnel Security: 1 year (Preferred)
• Database management: 1 year (Preferred)
• Clearance Processing: 1 year (Preferred)
• eAPP: 1 year (Preferred)
• Records management: 1 year (Preferred)
• Information management: 1 year (Preferred)

Location:

• Niskayuna, NY 12309 (Preferred)

Ability to Commute:

• Niskayuna, NY 12309 (Required)

Work Location: In person