Personnel Security Officer

Who We Are: Leidos is an innovation company rapidly addressing the worlds most vexing challenges in national security and health. We collaborate to create smarter technology solutions for customers in heavily regulated industries. At Leidos weve always been aware of the incredible talent that surrounds us we are the unique purple company that often leaves people intrigued.

Employee Value Proposition: Its not enough to keep up with the future of technology and innovation when we have the power to stay one step ahead of it. So come to do what you dream of doing. And stay to do what you never imagined. Hereyoull have the opportunity to make an impact with every mission while expanding your skillset and your career. Becausewe know that breaking the limits of whats known comes bythinking bigger about your potential and investing in your future as a way of investing in our own. So come find the limitsofwhatspossible then lets break them together. Leidos. Breaking Limits.

The Leidos Security Service Center located in Chantilly VA is seeking an experienced Personnel Security Officer to support two Intelligence Community agencies.

Primary Responsibilities:

• Manage clearance processing and accesses for two Intelligence Community agencies
• Initiate track and document all aspects of personnel security functions for the IC including but not limited to processing security clearances reinvestigations continuous vetting outgoing visit requests SOP/EOD coordination badge renewals
• Collaborate communicate and interface with applicants; Security professionals with Leidos; government entities and customer sites; Program Managers; and Leidos business areas to provide status reports on various requests and activities
• Possess a thorough understanding of the Intelligence Community agencies and their policies/procedures
• Manage reports and maintain the personnel clearance database(s)

Desired Competencies:

• Critical Thinking Has experience gathering information objectively analyzing it and drawing conclusions while focusing on comprehension of policies regulations and standards.
• Judgement and Decision-making Has proven ability to assess situation and information and reach sound conclusions in atypical situations.
• Compliance-minded Has experience with applicable policies standards laws and rules to include interpreting and applying against customer requirements to resolve security issues.
• Clear Communication Is able to write and speak in a clear concise effective manner to a wide variety of audiences to include displaying active listening skills.
• Customer Relationship Management Proven track record as a self-starter and experience building partnerships while understanding customers mission vision and issues and prioritizing work accordingly.

Required Experience:

• Minimum of Top Secret/SCI clearance with polygraph on start date
• High School Diploma or equivalent and 3-5 years of related experience
• Working knowledge of IC clearance processing procedures
• Knowledge of IC government regulations is required
• Experience using various databases including proficiency with MS Office
• Solid command of the English language with strong written verbal and interpersonal skills
• The ability to work in a fast-paced team environment
• High level of discretion and judgment when handling sensitive personal information
• Ability to work independently and be a self-starter as well as a solid group contributor

Preferred Experience:

• Proficiency with SIMS security software

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