Security Specialist – PERSEC

CONTINGENT UPON AWARD**

The Security Specialist – PERSEC supports personnel security eligibility processes by maintaining accurate records, tracking clearances, and ensuring compliance with DoD and program‑specific access requirements.

This role ensures that all personnel meet necessary eligibility standards for classified and controlled access.

It also provides clearance, access, and Program Access Request support for both U.S. and international program members.

• The Security Specialist – PERSEC maintains personnel security files in accordance with Government requirements and established personnel security standards.
• Security Specialist – PERSEC assist with updating personnel security clearance and access databases to ensure accurate and timely documentation of eligibility and access levels.
• Provide Program Access Request management support, including coordination, documentation, and tracking for all submitted PARs.
• Support international Program Access Requests at the F‑35 JPO Headquarters in Crystal City, VA, ensuring proper processing and documentation.
• Provide Personnel Clearance management support and assist with resolving clearance issues or discrepancies.
• Ensure all onsite Government personnel and DoD contractor staff hold current security clearances aligned with their position sensitivity and required access levels.
• Monitor personnel clearance status against the DoD system of record and coordinate updates or corrective actions as needed.
• Security Specialist – PERSEC maintain records, tracking logs, and administrative files to support personnel security compliance.
• Other duties as assigned