Personnel Security Specialist

Position Summary

At MAG, we provide and enable real-time situational awareness to help our customers make the world smaller and safer. We are laser focused on serving our customers by providing technical expertise, operational excellence, and flawless execution. Relentlessly driven by our dedication to service and performance, we have become the leading independent provider of manned/unmanned full-spectrum outsourced ISR services in the world. Our success is due entirely to the high caliber of employees we recruit, hire, and retain. At MAG, we look for individuals who thrive in a high-performance environment where challenges are the norm and success are expected. 

We are seeking a resourceful personnel security specialist to conduct background checks on job applicants. In this role, you will be reviewing statements of personal history, investigating information provided in interviews, and recommending whether security clearances should be granted. 

To ensure success, personnel security specialists should exhibit extensive experience in background investigations and the ability to accurately interpret security-related information. A first-class Personnel Security Specialist will be someone whose investigative skills result in reliable security clearance recommendations. 

***This position is 100% daily in person at Lexington Park, MD***

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

Duties include, but not limited to:

• Determining the employment suitability of applicants who require security clearances.
• Reviewing questionnaire answers, statements of personal history, and other related data prior to starting formal background checks.
• Investigating pertinent background information, such as credit bureau reports, local agency checks, criminal records, and traffic violations.
• Evaluating interview answers and investigating potentially adverse information.
• Drafting follow-up questions for cases where insufficient information was provided.
• Determining the authenticity and veracity of all background information, interview answers, and statements.
• Preparing reports and recommending whether security clearances should be granted, suspended, revoked, or denied.
• Documenting processes and ensuring the protection of sensitive information.
• Developing and maintaining sound background investigation practices, as well as ensuring compliance.

Requirements

Knowledge and Skills

• Two years’ experience as a personnel security specialist, or in a similar role
• Extensive knowledge of security policies, systems, procedures, and investigation techniques. 
• Proficiency in office software and task management solutions, such as MS Word, Excel, and monday.com. 
• Experience in gathering and reviewing background information. 
• Advanced knowledge of information verification techniques. 
• Exceptional ability to make recommendations and adjudicate on the granting of clearances. 
• Advanced ability to document processes, report findings, and protect sensitive information. 
• Ability to develop and maintain sound background investigation practices. 
• Excellent analytical, organizational, and communication skills. 

 

Education

• Bachelor's degree in a related field. 

 

Desired Requirements

• Experience in Defense & Aerospace Industry  

 

Clearance

• A current Top Secret/SCI clearance

Special Note

The position is contingent upon candidate’s ability to meet physical and medical requirements as needed by the position; including compliance with all applicable federal, state, and local jurisdictional requirements.

Benefits and Compensation

At MAG Aerospace, we value your contributions providing our employees with a robust Total Rewards package that supports your total well-being. Full-time and part-time employees working at least 30 hours a week on a regular basis are eligible to participate in MAG's Total Rewards programs. Our offerings include health, life, disability, financial, and retirement benefits as well as paid leave, professional development, and tuition assistance. Individuals that do not meet the threshold are only eligible for select offerings not inclusive of health benefits. We encourage you to learn more about our Total Rewards Program by visiting the Resource page on our Careers site: https://www.magaero.com/benefits/. Salary at MAG Aerospace is determined by various factors including but not limited to location, the particular combination of education, knowledge, skills, competencies, and experience as well as contract-specific affordability and organizational requirements. The projected compensation range for this position is $80000 to $90000 (annualized USD). The estimate displayed represents the typical salary range for this position and is just one component of MAG's total compensation package for employees.

Salary : $80,000 - $90,000