Personnel Security Specialist with Security Clearance

Parker Tide is a veteran-owned, small business in DC. We serve as a value-added partner to the government. We are currently seeking Security Specialists to work with one of our clients in Alexandria, VA. Position: Personnel Security Specialist
Salary: Depends on experience.
Investigation: Active Top Secret (T5) Clearance, with SCI eligibility.
Period of Performance: one year and four option years.
Place of Performance: 100% onsite in Alexandria, VA. Requirements
• Minimum of four (4) years' experience in the security functional area.
• Bachelor's degree from an accredited university, or, 5 additional years of relevant experience with an associate degree, or, 7 additional years of relevant experience with no degree.
• At least five (5) years combined OSD, Joint Staff, or Service-level security experience.
• Experience with handling classified correspondence and proficiency in Microsoft Office suite tools.
• Demonstrated subject matter knowledge of DoD, intelligence community, and national-level physical security policies and procedures.
• Completed security training from the CSA CDSE within the past three (3) years.
• Local travel will be required with this position (within 100 miles). Key Responsibilities
• Tasked with ensuring the integrity of personnel security programs. This includes managing security clearances, conducting background investigations, and ensuring compliance with DoD and intelligence community personnel security policies.
• Administer personnel security clearance processes.
• Conduct and review background investigations for security clearance eligibility.
• Provide guidance on personnel security policies and procedures.
• Maintain accurate security records and databases.
• Liaise with government agencies regarding personnel security matters.
• Assess all Policy personnel's security status to ensure compliance with DoD security guidance and directives.
• Conduct personnel security administration and processing for all personnel, managing continuous evaluation/vetting program requirements.
• Manage requirements for additional clarifying information, prepare notifications, suspense actions, and maintain personnel security files.
• Prepare summary reports of outstanding personnel security transactions for resolution.
• Develop and maintain personnel security inspection checklists in accordance with DoD requirements.
• Process courier card/memo requests and DD Form 2249 for location swipe-access.
• Process visit-authorization requests for classified meetings/visits to non-Policy hosted events.
• Submit monthly reports summarizing accomplishments and mission constraints to the on-site team lead. If you, or someone you know is interested in this opportunity, please reply with a resume. Referrals are always welcome. EEO: Parker Tide Corp. prohibits discrimination with respect to the hiring or promotion of individuals, conditions of employment, disciplinary and discharge practices, or any other aspect of employment based on sex, race, color, age, national origin, religion, disability, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, pregnancy, or veteran status.