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Security Specialist

MANTECH
Colorado, CO Full Time
POSTED ON 12/8/2025 CLOSED ON 1/5/2026

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

  • 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.

Minimum Qualifications

  • 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

Preferred Qualifications

  • 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.

Clearance Requirements

  • 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.

Physical Requirements

  • Sedentary Work
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