Personnel Security Specialist I

Company: Watermark Risk Management International
Location: El Segundo
Posted on: September 25, 2022

Job Description:

Job DescriptionCome make your mark with Watermark! We're a rapidly growing Service- Disabled, Veteran- Owned Small Business (SDVOSB) specializing in risk management and security. Founded by USAF Veterans in 2007, we're intimately familiar with DOD security programs and mission requirements. Along with our core values of innovation, effective communication, integrity and work/life balance, our employees are the key to our success.At Watermark, our people come first. We offer comprehensive benefits to address our employees' physical, mental, emotional, and financial well-being. This includes 100% employer- paid medical insurance, ample paid leave, a free employee assistance program, and a competitive 401k savings plan. Additionally, to protect our workforce against COVID-19 and its variants, and in compliance with Executive Order 14042, Watermark will require all current and new employees will be fully vaccinated from COVID-19, unless eligible for a religious or disability accommodation. We currently have an exciting opportunity for an Personnel Security Specialist I to join our talented team in LA AFB, CA.Position Description:The Personnel Security Specialist's primary function is to handle personnel security functions in support of the customer's facility and organization. The position will provide "day-to-day" PERSEC services for Collateral, Sensitive Compartmented Information (SCI) and Special Access Program (SAP) activities.In this role you will….• Maintain various daily logs for a variety of administrative functions associated with PERSEC• Maintain an extensive customer database point of contact listing• Perform data entry to the Joint Access Database Environment and maintain all customer sponsored billets and quota information• 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• 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• Execute Special Access Program Nomination Process Questionnaires• Conduct Defense Central Index of Investigations (DCII), Joint Personnel Access System (JPAS), and SAPNP reviews of candidates being submitted for SAP access• Perform data entry and record checks in the Joint Access Database (JADE) and maintain all customer sponsored personnel access information• Receive and/or Transmit classified visit requests as necessary to meet customer needs Experience Requirements:• 3-5 years related experience including 2 years' relevant SCI or SAP experience. Minimum 1 year of SAP-related experience highly desired.Education Requirements:• Bachelor's degree or equivalent additional experience (4 years)Certification Requirements:• Must complete the DoD SAPCO approved SAPNP training• Must complete JPAS training• Must complete Joint Access Database Environment (JADE) trainingSecurity Clearance Requirements:• Current Top Secret Clearance with SCI Eligibility• Eligibility for access to Special Access Program Information• Willingness to submit to a Counterintelligence polygraphOther Requirements:• Must be familiar with security policy/manuals and the appropriate ICDs/JAFANs/DOD Manuals and other guiding policy documents.• 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 supervisionWatermark Risk Management International, LLC is an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer and does not discriminate in employment on the basis of race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy and gender identity), national origin, political affiliation, sexual orientation, marital status, disability, genetic information, age, membership in an employee organization, retaliation, parental status, military service, or other non-merit factors.In accordance with Executive Order 14042: Ensuring Adequate COVID Safety Protocols for Federal Contractors, effective December 8, 2021 all current and new Watermark employees will be required to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 and to submit documentation of proof of vaccination before starting employment, unless the employee is eligible for a religious or disability accommodation. Powered by JazzHR2tcS4vu5oe

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