Personnel Security Specialist with Security Clearance

POSITION DESCRIPTION

Snowcreek Consulting is seeking an experienced Personnel Security Specialist to support the
Department of War (DoW) Chief Information Officer (CIO) Special Access Program (SAP)
Information Technology (IT) Office. The specialist administers the personnel security program for the SAP IT workforce of military, civilian, and contractor personnel, managing program access, polygraph and continuing-eligibility requirements, visit certifications, and personnel security records so the Government can make timely, well-supported access decisions.

PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES: Assess and monitor the security status of all SAP IT personnel to ensure compliance with DoD and SAP security directives, including DoD Manual (DoDM) 5205.07, while protecting personally identifiable information (PII). Conduct personnel security administration, in-processing, and out-processing for military, civilian, and contractor personnel, including SAP indoctrination and debriefing actions.

Initiate Program Access Requests (PARs), review incoming PARs for completeness and accuracy, submit them to the approving authority, and track each request through final determination. Track and manage annual refresher training, SAP Pre-Screening Questionnaires (PSQs), and polygraph requirements for all SAP IT programs. Receive, track, and submit polygraph requests; review polygraph requirements with program security managers, submit privileged users for examination, and ensure every privileged user has a valid polygraph date on file.

Manage requests for additional information and notifications, and summarize relevant data for Government review. Maintain accurate, current personnel security files and access records in the Defense Information System for Security (DISS), the Joint Access Database Environment (JADE), and other designated databases. Verify clearances and process visit authorization requests for DCIO personnel attending classified meetings and events hosted internally or externally, and for visitors to SAP IT sites.

Receive and route personnel security reporting, such as foreign travel, foreign contacts, and other self-reported changes, to Government security officials. Prepare recurring status reports and metrics on access requests, polygraph currency, and training compliance, and flag expiring items before they lapse. Develop and maintain standard operating procedures (SOPs) for personnel security processes, and advise staff and program security managers on requirements.

EDUCATION: Bachelor’s degree required.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS: Minimum of 5 years of experience providing personnel security support and oversight in a DoW agency. 1 Experience supporting SAPs, including processing PARs and applying the SAP nomination process under DoDM 5205.07.
Hands-on experience with DISS and JADE.
Deep knowledge of the National Industrial Security Program Operating Manual (NISPOM), 32 CFR Part 117, and DoD personnel security policy.
Experience safeguarding PII and maintaining inspection-ready personnel security records.
Strong written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to work directly with Government security officials and program security managers.

DESIRED SKILLS AND QUALIFICATIONS: 10 or more years of personnel security experience, including work in SAP environments. Experience supporting the DoW CIO, the Office of the Secretary of War, or another headquarters-level organization. Experience coordinating polygraph requirements for privileged users of SAP information systems. Security Professional Education Development (SPeD) credentials, such as the Security Fundamentals Professional Certification (SFPC) or Special Program Security Credential (SPSC). Completion of Center for Development of Security Excellence (CDSE) SAP training.

Familiarity with Scattered Castles and with continuous vetting and Security Executive Agent Directive (SEAD) 3 reporting requirements. Proficiency with Microsoft Office and SharePoint for tracking and reporting.

CLEARANCE REQUIRED: U.S. citizenship required. Must hold an active DoD Top Secret security clearance with SCI eligibility and be eligible for SAP access prior to start.