Personnel Security Specialist

Koniag IT Systems LLC a Koniag Government Services company is seeking a Personnel Security Specialist with a TS/SCI security clearance to support KITS and our government customer at the Pentagon Arlington VA. We offer competitive compensation and an extraordinary benefits package including health dental and vision insurance 401K with company matching flexible spending accounts paid holidays three weeks paid time off and IT Systems (KITS) currently has an opening for a Personnel Security Specialist for the Department of Defense Office of the Office of the Secretary of War Research and Engineering (OUSW R&E) Chief Digital and Artificial Intelligence Officer (CDAO). The successful candidate will provide the full spectrum of personnel security support to the Government Client. This position will include ensuring government security requirements are met coordinating and working with internal and external organizations generating solutions for new and developing security programs employing risk management practices in supporting security goals and objectives and coordinating the actions of another staff member. The candidate must understand DoD Personnel Security CAC issuance DD254s and the Office of the Secretary of War (OSW) : Shall assist government personnel with managing the Personnel Security Program associated security databases personnel security files and other administrative files IAW applicable regulations instructions policies and/or established with developing coordinating maintaining and updating (semi-annually) Personnel Security Standard Operating Procedures (SOP) Manual that reflect the current operating environment. Shall have Personnel Security experience including knowledge of ICD-704 e-QIP and Defense Information System for Security (DISS) and other government owned initializing/initiating personnel security investigations using e-QIPUnderstanding of Security Management Codes (SMO) and the ability to send and review visit SCI personnel a registry of SCI classified material daily data updates to the Defense Information System for Security (DISS) and government owned databases for all organizational and maintain all electronic and hard-copy personnel security files for assigned personnel IAW Records Management Directives and Privacy Act track and monitor SCI indoctrination requests for all assigned personnel. Process SCI Nomination packages including pre-screen documents SF86C and Questionnaire required documentation for review. Assist with indoctrinating SCI personnel courier and termination monitor and disseminate SCI nomination correspondence and related documentationReview all incoming Visit Authorization Request (VAR) packages and ensure all required information is included. Assist with initial eligibility determinations using the Defense Information System for Security and/or Scattered Castles in accordance with applicable accurate and timely updates of personnel briefings and debriefing records in DISS or applicable annual personnel security reviews to include DISS database reviews and prepare and execute corrective action plans as with conducting annual Classified Clean-Out Day to reduce unnecessary classified holdingsAssist with creating and maintaining access roster to grant personnel access to classified information once they possess a valid and appropriate security clearance have executed an appropriate nondisclosure agreement and have a valid need-to-know for access in performance of a lawful and authorized governmental :Bachelors Degree in a related discipline or fieldExperience provide the entire lifecycle of personnel security supporting DoD Personnel Security functions CAC issuance DD254s and related analyzing various types of materials to develop information regarding security vulnerabilities as it would apply to approval or denial of facility or information system of Federal personnel security principles concepts and of administrative regulations and sanctions that apply to violations or non-compliance with security -oriented and skilled in working within a collaborative interpersonal and communication skillsAdvanced MS Word PowerPoint Excel and Outlook application skillsHighly Desired:Prior Federal government professional services or Federal consulting experienceExperience performing on projects of similar size and scopeEducation: Bachelors Degree Security Pre-Requisite: To be considered must have a CURRENT/ACTIVE TOP SECRET/SCI. Office Location and Travel:Arlington VA NoneOur Equal Employment Opportunity PolicyThe company is an equal opportunity employer. The company shall not discriminate against any employee or applicant because of race color religion creed ethnicity sex sexual orientation gender or gender identity (except where gender is a bona fide occupational qualification) national origin or ancestry age disability citizenship military/veteran status marital status genetic information or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal state or local law. We are committed to equal employment opportunity in all decisions related to employment promotion wages benefits and all other privileges terms and conditions of company is dedicated to seeking all qualified applicants. 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