Personnel Security Specialist - Continuous Evaluation

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Job Description:

Parsons is looking for an amazingly talented Personnel Security Specialist to join our team! In this role you will get to conduct national security investigations.

What You'll Be Doing:

• Executing and/or directly supporting the duties outlined within the established PERSEC and Investigations Branch (SISPI) programs.
• Maintain and document contractor team members’ Weekly Activity Report (WAR) actions using the SISP designated template and timeline, ensuring timely submission to the Government Team Lead.
• Oversee security programs and operations, providing status reports and recommendations to Government POCs.
• Collaborate, liaise, and coordinate with internal and external customers, as necessary.
• Provide agency-level technical expertise in the personnel security disciplines and standard operating procedures.
• Monitor security compliance with PERSEC guidelines/procedures/policy through the review and analysis of appropriate metrics and records.
• Research, prepare and maintain security procedures/guidance for Investigations Branch Teams, as needed.
• Provide security guidance and analyze complex data for contractors using DoD 56 and IC regulations and requirements and make appropriate program recommendations to Government Team Leads.
• Design and develop report capabilities, generate reports containing security metrics and other statistical information; and further prepare and present briefings on security database operations, and metrics, as required.
• Bring security issues to the attention of the government in a timely manner.

What Required Skills You'll Bring:

• An active Top-Secret.
• Ability to obtain and maintain an SCI.
• Ability to obtain and maintain a CI POLY.
• A Bachelor's degree & 7+ years of Personnel Security experience within the DOD/IC.
• Demonstrated experience with reviewing Standard Form-85/86 and assess scoping requirements.
• Strong understanding and analytical skills for the security repositories, including: JPAS/DISS, Scattered Castles, DCSA’s NP2 Portal, eQIP, PIPS/CVS.

What Desired Skills You'll Bring:

• Knowledge of SEADS 4, and 6 and a deep understanding of SEADS 3 and 7 and understand how to apply the regulation appropriately to each case.
• Understand the Continuous Evaluation (CE) implementation under ODNI for IC agencies.
• Understand the application of reciprocity to applicant cases enrolled in DOD CE with a deferred investigation.
• Demonstrate experience with the requirements for initiating, releasing, and completing TIER 1 investigations.

Security Clearance Requirement:

An active Top Secret security clearance is required to apply, however, the selected candidate must be able to obtain a Top Secret SCI clearance prior to the start date.

This position is part of our Federal Solutions team.

The Federal Solutions segment delivers resources to our US government customers that ensure the success of missions around the globe. Our intelligent employees drive the state of the art as they provide services and solutions in the areas of defense, security, intelligence, infrastructure, and environmental. We promote a culture of excellence and close-knit teams that take pride in delivering, protecting, and sustaining our nation's most critical assets, from Earth to cyberspace. Throughout the company, our people are anticipating what’s next to deliver the solutions our customers need now.

Salary Range: $72,900.00 - $127,600.00

We value our employees and want our employees to take care of their overall wellbeing, which is why we offer best-in-class benefits such as medical, dental, vision, paid time off, 401(k), life insurance, flexible work schedules, and holidays to fit your busy lifestyle!

Parsons is an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, veteran status or any other protected status.

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