Personnel Security Specialist I El Segundo, CA (http://maps.google.com/maps?q=N/A+El+Segundo+CA+USA+90245) Job Type Full-time 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. Performance shall include: + 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 Requirements Experience: 3-5 years related experience including 2 years’ relevant SCI or SAP experience. Minimum 1 year of SAP-related experience highly desired. Education: Bachelor’s degree or equivalent additional experience (4 years) Certifications: + Must complete the DoD SAPCO approved SAPNP training + Must complete JPAS training + Must complete Joint Access Database Environment (JADE) training Security Clearance: + Current Top Secret Clearance with SCI Eligibility + Eligibility for access to Special Access Program Information + Willingness to submit to a Counterintelligence polygraph Other 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 supervision