PERSEC Specialist II
Location: Hybrid; Remote
Work Authorization: U.S. Citizenship required
Position Summary
The PERSEC Specialist II is responsible for managing complex personnel security actions, incident handling, and client advisory support. This role focuses on security inquiries, incident investigations, special access coordination, and ensuring compliance with personnel security requirements across client organizations.
Key Responsibilities
Personnel Security Systems & Record Management Oversee and maintain accuracy of personnel security data across DISS, ACCS, NBIS and internal systems
Process clearance nomination packages, including Public Trust and SCI (as required)
Security Inquiries & Client Support Serve as a primary point of contact for personnel security inquiries from clients
Provide guidance on personnel security requirements, processes, and compliance expectations
Support government communications related to personnel security matters
Incident Management & Reporting Investigate security incidents and violations involving personnel
Conduct administrative inquiries (AI) and prepare required reports
Track and support resolution of incidents to ensure compliance and risk mitigation
Receive, review, document, and process foreign travel notifications in accordance with customer and regulatory requirements.
Receive, document, evaluate, and route self-reports and adverse information disclosures in accordance with established procedures.
Support Insider Threat Program reporting requirements and coordinate personnel security concerns with designated internal and external personnel.
Special Access & Coordination Support special access requests, courier authorizations, and related activities
Coordinate with internal teams and external agencies as required
Process and coordinate badge requests, access authorizations, CAC-related documentation, and facility access paperwork as required.
Coordinate polygraph scheduling, notifications, documentation, and status tracking with appropriate government agencies.
Assist client personnel with PKI certificate issues, authentication requirements, and access-related security systems as required.
Compliance & Oversight Assist Facilities and PMO/Compliance teams in ensuring personnel-related compliance with NISP requirements
Assist with DD254 reviews, updates, tracking, and personnel security-related requirements associated with classified contracts.
Support self-inspections and identify vulnerabilities related to personnel security
Maintain audit-ready documentation and records
Provide personnel security training, awareness briefings, and procedural guidance to FSOs, ITPSOs, security staff, and client representatives.
Internal & Client-Facing Support Provide higher-level support to Facilities, PMO/Compliance and junior staff
Serve as escalation point for complex personnel security issues
Serve as a backup resource for PERSEC 1 functions, providing guidance, workload support, and direct execution of personnel security actions during periods of increased demand or operational necessity.
Assist other pillars teams as needed
Escalate actions that require deeper review or specialist judgment to the Facilities or PMO/Compliance coworkers or PERSEC 2 Lead as required
Performance Expectations Manage complex and sensitive personnel security actions with accuracy
Provide timely, clear responses to client inquiries
Effectively investigate and resolve incidents with minimal escalation
Maintain high-quality, audit-ready records across all personnel systems
Qualifications:
Required Minimum two (2) year of administrative, help desk, customer service, personnel security, industrial security, or related experience.
One (1) year or more of personnel security, industrial security, facility security, or related security experience.
Experience supporting Facility Security Officers (FSOs), Assistant Facility Security Officers (AFSOs), or industrial security programs.
Familiarity with NISS, DISS, NBIS, eApp,…