Personnel Security Specialist (PERSEC) Mantech International Corporation
El Segundo, CA

Job Description

Secure our Nation, Ignite your Future

ManTech is seeking a talented and creative Personnel Security Specialist (PERSEC) for its El Segundo office. The successful candidate will provide overall general support to a variety of tasks in support of systems engineering processes for the US Air Force National Security Space Launch (NSSL) program managed by the Space and Missiles Systems Center, Launch Systems Enterprise Directorate (SMC/LE).

A qualified candidate will be responsible for the following duties and responsibilities, but are not limited to:

* Maintain various daily logs for a variety of administrative functions associated with PERSEC.
* Maintain an extensive customer database point of contact listing.
* Assist in maintaining personnel security files for all personnel of the supported element.
* Build and Maintain tracking spreadsheets/databases for customer PERSEC activities.
* Follow and enforce the customer's Standard Operating Procedures.
* Provide support for the security awareness and education programs, indoctrination, debrief, refresher training for program briefed personnel regarding obligations to protect classified and controlled unclassified information (CUI), operations security (OPSEC), physical security, and access control.
* Perform miscellaneous administrative support functions as directed by the contractor site lead and/or the Government Security Representative.
* Review, track, and monitor security clearance processing activities with appropriate government personnel to achieve appropriate clearance actions.
* Prepare, process, and/or review Program Access Request (PARs) for accuracy and access eligibility.
* Conduct Defense Central Index of Investigations (DCII), Joint Personnel Access System (JPAS) inquiries.
* Receive and/or Transmit classified visit requests as necessary to meet customer needs.

Security Clearance Requirements

* Active/current TS w/SCI eligibility.

Qualifications:

* Bachelor's degree or equivalent additional experience (4 years).
* At least 2-3 years related experience including 2 years' relevant SCI. SAP experience not required but a plus.
* Must be familiar with security policy/manuals and the appropriate ICDs/JAFANs/DOD Manuals and other guiding policy documents
* Familiarity with NISPOM (National Industrial Security Program Operating Manual) DoD 5220.22-M preferred.
* Must have the ability to work in a dynamic environment and effectively interact with numerous DOD, military/civilian personnel and industry partners.
* Working knowledge of Microsoft Office (Word, PowerPoint, and Excel).
* Possess a high degree of originality, creativity, initiative requiring minimal supervision.

Required Skills

* Ability to handle stress and work well under pressure
* Ability to use MS Office
* Ability to use PC
* Analytical and Critical Thinking Skills
* Interpersonal and People Skills
* Leadership Skills
* Listening Skills
* Multi-Tasking Ability
* Oral and Written Communication Skills
* Organizational Skills
* Presentation Skills (using Powerpoint)

Certifications:

* Must complete Joint Personnel Adjudication System (JPAS) training.
* DSS FSO or SSO certifications/training preferred but not required.

ManTech International Corporation, as well as its subsidiaries proactively fulfills its role as an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race, color, sex, religion, age, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, national origin, marital status, physical or mental disability, status as a Disabled Veteran, Recently Separated Veteran, Active Duty Wartime or Campaign Badge Veteran, Armed Forces Services Medal, or any other characteristic protected by law.

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