What are the responsibilities and job description for the Security Specialist position at MANTECH?
MANTECH is seeking a motivated, career and customer-oriented Security Specialist to join our team in Colorado Springs, CO.
Responsibilities Include But Are Not Limited To
Responsibilities Include But Are Not Limited To
- Process new incoming Program Access Request (PAR) packages by quality-reviewing the PAR and route PAR for necessary approvals/signatures, tracking via the JADE database.
- Update the JADE database with all incoming Program Indoctrination Agreements (PIA) and Debriefing Statements, as well as foreign travel, security violations, derogatory information, etc.
- Perform personnel verification actions via the Defense Information System for Security (DISS).
- Assist customers as to the status of PAR packages, i.e., checking the database as to status, and/or checking pending folders, reciprocity files, and individual personnel folders.
- Verify program access in support of multi-level briefings, conduct program briefing and debriefings, and conduct initial and annual security trainings.
- Interact with customers concerning issues on PARs, Risk Assessments, program clearances, and other general information as needed.
- Draft and coordinate Continued Access Eligibility (CAE) request letters.
- As part of the PAR process, review DD-254s to verify individual’s authorization for program access.
- Bachelor’s degree and at least 3 years of personnel or program security experience. Additional 2 years of experience may be substituted in lieu of a degree.
- Experience and understanding of Program Access Request process.
- Candidate must be capable of multi-tasking and working in a high-tempo environment.
- Excellent customer relations skills required. Ability to collaborate with a team of non-supervisory personnel on matters relating to personnel security program objectives, priorities and deadlines preferred.
- Basic knowledge of DD-254 documentation.
- Working knowledge of Pre-Screening Questionnaire (PSQ) and PSQ templates
- Possess excellent oral and written communication skills
- Exceptional interpersonal skills and ability to communicate effectively with all levels of staff, and visitors
- Be a self-starter and capable of working with very little supervision.
- Must have an Active Top-Secret Clearance with SCI Eligibility. Additionally, this position is nominative; therefore, the successful applicant must apply for, and be granted, SCI and SAP access.
- Sedentary Work