Personnel Security Specialist
Job Posting for Personnel Security Specialist at Koniag Government Services
Koniag Government Services is seeking an experienced Personnel Security Specialist (PSS). If you are eager to learn and advance their career supporting a rapidly growing government contractor this is the opportunity for you. This position is in Chantilly, 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 more.
Position Overview:
This Personnel Security Specialist (PSS) position is considered a PSS Level I, considered an entry-level position for compensation purposes, however anyone can apply. The PSS will support key security matters within the company’s Personnel Security Program (PSP) and report directly to the KGS Security’s Assistant Facility Security Officer (AFSO). The PSS will be assigned out of the KGS Chantilly Office however will be eligible to participate in a part-time telecommuting schedule.
Essential Functions, Responsibilities & Duties may include, but are not limited to:
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 more.
Position Overview:
This Personnel Security Specialist (PSS) position is considered a PSS Level I, considered an entry-level position for compensation purposes, however anyone can apply. The PSS will support key security matters within the company’s Personnel Security Program (PSP) and report directly to the KGS Security’s Assistant Facility Security Officer (AFSO). The PSS will be assigned out of the KGS Chantilly Office however will be eligible to participate in a part-time telecommuting schedule.
Essential Functions, Responsibilities & Duties may include, but are not limited to:
- Supports key personnel security matters within the company’s Personnel Security Program (PSP) and clearance access requirements under the National Industrial Security Program (NISP).
- Assists with administrative security actions for applicants for entry into employment and for employees for retention in employment with prime and subcontract components utilizing government applications and other agency specific systems.
- Receives and initiates correspondence with internal/external stakeholders to ensure compliance with ongoing personnel security actions per company policy, procedures, and NISP requirements.
- Assists with documenting personnel security data and maintaining internal and external systems.
- Reviews and evaluates a variety of material relative to personnel clearance requirements to determine adequacy and completeness.
Work Experience, Knowledge, Skills & Abilities:
- Basic software skills, such as, database entry, verifying information, retrieving records, researching, etc.
- Active Secret clearance or ability to obtain one an Interim Secret within 12 months of hiring.
- High school diploma or GED required.
- Prior work experience as a PSS or related work preferred but not required.
- 2 years or more of full-time work experience; formal education beyond high school can be credited toward work experience.
- Ability to manage and track various security actions in an expeditious manner, such as:
- Prioritize key personnel actions, as provided by AFSO and FSO
- Accurately document personnel security information.
- Expedite visit access requests and clearance verification checks.
- Maintain personnel security files and internal security tracking systems.
Working Environment & Conditions
This job operates in a professional office environment and has a noise level of mostly low to moderate. This role routinely uses standard office equipment such as computers, phones, photocopiers, filing cabinets and fax machines. This position is primarily indoors, consistent with a standard office position and has a noise level of mostly low to moderate. The incumbent is required to stand; walk; sit; use hands to finger, handle, or feel objects, tools, or controls; reach with hands and arms; talk and hear. The workload may require the incumbent to sit for extended periods of time. The incumbent must be able to read, do simple math calculations and withstand moderate amounts of stress. The incumbent must occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 lbs. Specific vision abilities required by the job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.
This job operates in a professional office environment and has a noise level of mostly low to moderate. This role routinely uses standard office equipment such as computers, phones, photocopiers, filing cabinets and fax machines. This position is primarily indoors, consistent with a standard office position and has a noise level of mostly low to moderate. The incumbent is required to stand; walk; sit; use hands to finger, handle, or feel objects, tools, or controls; reach with hands and arms; talk and hear. The workload may require the incumbent to sit for extended periods of time. The incumbent must be able to read, do simple math calculations and withstand moderate amounts of stress. The incumbent must occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 lbs. Specific vision abilities required by the job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.
Our Equal Employment Opportunity Policy
The company is an equal opportunity employer. The company shall not discriminate against any employee or applicant because of race, color, religion, creed, sex, sexual orientation, gender or gender identity (except where gender is a bona fide occupational qualification), national origin, age, disability, military/veteran status, marital status, genetic information or any other factor protected by 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 employment.
The company is an equal opportunity employer. The company shall not discriminate against any employee or applicant because of race, color, religion, creed, sex, sexual orientation, gender or gender identity (except where gender is a bona fide occupational qualification), national origin, age, disability, military/veteran status, marital status, genetic information or any other factor protected by 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 employment.
The company is dedicated to seeking all qualified applicants. If you require an accommodation to navigate or to apply to a position on our website, please contact Heaven Wood via e-mail at accommodations@koniag-gs.com or by calling 703-488-9377 to request accommodations.
Koniag Government Services (KGS) is an Alaska Native Owned corporation supporting the values and traditions of our native communities through an agile employee and corporate culture that delivers Enterprise Solutions, Professional Services and Operational Management to Federal Government Agencies. As a wholly owned subsidiary of Koniag, we apply our proven commercial solutions to a deep knowledge of Defense and Civilian missions to provide forward leaning technical, professional, and operational solutions. KGS enables successful mission outcomes for our customers through solution-oriented business partnerships and a commitment to exceptional service delivery. We ensure long-term success with a continuous improvement approach while balancing the collective interests of our customers, employees, and native communities. For more information, please visit www.koniag-gs.com
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