Senior Personnel Security Specialist

Job ID: 2617140
Location: Chantilly, VA, US
Date Posted: 2026-09-22
Category: Security
Subcategory: Security
Schedule: Full-Time
Shift: Day Job
Travel: No
Minimum Clearance Required: TS.SCI_wPoly
Clearance Level Must Be Able to Obtain: None
Potential for Remote Work: ORA_ON_SITE
Description
SAIC is looking for a Senior Personnel Security (PERSEC) subject matter expert (SME) to support a highly dynamic and growing program with one of our US Government customers. You will be a part of a large multi-year contract that supports our customer in systems engineering and integration across a broad portfolio of projects. You will come into a program that enjoys a close working relationship with the customer, bringing exquisite technical expertise to bear on real world problems, helping the customer execute real world missions that impact National Security on a daily basis. This close relationship, along with the program's longevity (20 years), ensures that as a new team member you will find a depth of support to grow and develop that is unmatched, all while making a difference - daily. As a key member of the team, you will play a critical role in ensuring the protection of our organization's personnel and assets. This is an exciting opportunity for a detail-oriented individual with a passion for security to make a significant impact.
Key Responsibilities:

• Perform high accuracy data entry and maintain accurate and up-to-date security records and databases.
• Communicate with multiple Government agencies, contractor and team members.
• Manage multiple tasks and deadlines and be able to adapt to changing priorities and circumstances.
• Responsible for receiving, processing, and managing a variety of documents from Government agencies and contractors, including Non-Disclosure Agreements (NDAs), continuous enrollment forms, and other required documentation.
• Communicate effectively with Government agencies and contractors to facilitate the clearance process, address inquiries, and provide updates.
• Conduct PERSEC security audits and ensure compliance.
• Provide PERSEC security training and awareness to personnel on security related topics.
• Develop and implement PERSEC Security Plans and procedures.
• Monitor and evaluate PERSEC related incidents, investigations and reports to identify areas for improvement or resolution.
• Handle sensitive and confidential information with the utmost discretion and professionalism.

Qualifications

• Must currently hold a TS/SCI and Poly in order to be considered for the role.
• Bachelor's degree in Criminal Justice, Security Management or related field or equivalent years of experience.
• Minimum of 14 years of experience in personnel security or similar role.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office and Government related software and security databases.
• Knowledge of Federal security regulations (SEAD 4, NISPOM, etc.)
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills when engaging with peers and senior level Government leadership.
• Proven experience in developing and implementing PERSEC security plans and procedures.
• Excellent PERSEC investigative and analytical skills.
• Ability to work well as part of a team in a fast-paced high-pressure environment.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality and handle sensitive information professionally.
• Experience supporting Intelligence Community (IC) customers.
• Familiarity with the clearance processing activities for Government agencies.

Target salary range: $160,001 - $200,000. The estimate displayed represents the typical salary range for this position based on experience and other factors.
SAIC is a premier technology integrator providing full life cycle services and solutions in the technical, engineering, intelligence, and enterprise information technology markets. SAIC is Redefining Ingenuity through its deep customer and domain knowledge to enable the delivery of systems engineering and integration offerings for large, complex projects. SAIC's approximately 15,000 employees are driven by integrity and mission focus to serve customers in the U.S. federal government. Headquartered in Reston, Virginia, SAIC has annual revenues of approximately $4.5 billion. For more information, visit saic.com. For information on the benefits SAIC offers, see .