Personnel Security Specialist II
Summary:
Under limited supervision the Personnel Security Specialist II executes elements of the personnel security program, enforces security policies and procedures in support of the National Industrial Security Operations Procedures Manual (NISPOM) and Intelligence Community Directives (ICD). This role is responsible for the oversight of data entry and integrity in Security Information Management System (SIMS) database. Utilizes Defense Information System for Security (DISS) and the National Industrial Security System (NISS) to perform a variety of personnel security actions. Participates in preparing for assessments conducted by the Defense Counterintelligence and Security Agency (DCSA) and other US Government agencies. Provides personnel security guidance to IDA SAC and STPI staff.
Responsibilities:
Executes elements of IDA’s personnel security program in support of the National Industrial Security Operations Procedures Manual (NISPOM) and Intelligence Community Directives (ICD).
- Oversight of user management, configure user accounts approved by PERSEC leadership.
- Maintain SIMS reports and personnel dashboard metrics to PERSEC leadership.
- Verifies that IDA affiliates and guests have the appropriate security clearance.
- Ensures that Security clearances reviews are kept up-to-date.
- Review clearance applications upon submittal ensuring compliance with DoD guidance.
- Supports internal SIMS training initiatives.
- Under guidance, updates SIMS related training materials, processes and procedures.
- Implements personnel security Standard Operating Procedures (SOP) and related procedures.
- Ensures IDA affiliates and guests have the appropriate security clearance.
- Provides a high-level of customer service support to IDA staff through timely and effective handling of requests and inquires related to clearance information, IDA issued badges, security forms, document control, Common Access Cards (CAC), visit requests, fingerprinting, and foreign travel. Assigned to manage the security questions email account.
- Oversee CAC Program.
- Ensures IDA’s personnel security clearances for collateral and SCI are up-to-date by monitoring, tracking, and working with staff to complete necessary processes and paperwork.
- Provides monthly security metrics reports to PERSEC leadership.
- Processes in-coming/ out-going visits for the Visit Clearance Certification program, to include all DSS International request and LOA/Deployment request for IDA personnel visiting foreign military bases.
Monitors the accountability of classified and controlled unclassified documents.
- Assists with receiving, transmitting, and circulation; controls and tracks destruction.
- Ensures accountable classified material is accounted for before destruction.
- Acts as the Control Officer for all Top Secret and NATO materials/documents.
- Assist with the distribution and accountability of pre-marked media used in classified systems.
Performs as a primary user of DISS.
- Ensures the IDA information in DISS is entered accurately and timely.
- Interacts with our government security customer to accomplish the reciprocity of clearances.
- Tracks the status of security clearance requests.
- Review and resolve escalated clearance paperwork discrepancies.
Assists with personnel security education, training, and awareness programs.
- Ensures IDA staff has received the required security training.
- Responsible for the briefing and debriefing of employees to include:
- Initial Briefings
- Annual Security Briefings
- Foreign Travel Briefings
- NATO and CNWDI
- Ensures staff follows established security policies and procedures in order to protect classified information and maintain security clearance.
Performs other duties as assigned.
Qualifications:
- Bachelor’s degree in related field is preferred.
- Four years of related security experience with at least two years of experience in personnel security operations or equivalent experience.
- Two years of experience with SIMS is preferred.
- Completion of SIMS related training is desired.
- Experience with DoD 32 CFR Part 117, National Industrial Security Program Operating Manual (NISPOM) and applicable Intelligence Community Directives (ICD) preferred.
- Experience with DoD clearance process such as eQIP, SIMS, DISS, NISS, foreign travel/contact and foreign national visitors is desired.
- Proficiency in use of computers and Microsoft Office applications (Word, Excel and Outlook).
- Possess strong interpersonal oral and written communication skills with demonstrated ability work effectively with all levels of staff; ability to work in fast-paced, multi-tasking environment.
- Demonstrated ability to operate effectively under deadlines with tact and diplomacy.
- Must have a minimum of an Active DoD Secret Clearance. Top Secret with SCI Eligibility preferred.
- Successful completion of criminal background check is required.
U.S. Citizenship is required
Ability to obtain and maintain a security clearance is required
Equal Opportunity Employer
Effective October 11, 2021, all current and newly hired IDA employees must be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 unless they have been granted a medical or religious exemption. Individuals who accept employment with IDA will be required to provide proof that they are fully vaccinated or receive approval for a medical or religious accommodation prior to starting employment.