Personnel Security Officer

at  Leidos

Description
Leidos’ Security Service Center located in Chantilly, VA is seeking an experienced Personnel Security Officer to support the Department of Defense (DOD) team.

Primary Responsibilities

• Manage clearance processing and accesses for various DOD government agency sites.
• Initiate, track, and document all aspects of personnel security functions for DOD including, but not limited to processing security clearances, reinvestigations, continuous vetting, outgoing visit requests, request for accesses.
• Collaborate, communicate, and interface with applicants; Security professionals with Leidos; government entities, and customer sites; Program Managers; and Leidos business areas to provide status reports on various requests and activities.
• Possess a thorough understanding of the Defense Information System for Security (DISS).
• Manage reports and maintain the personnel clearance database(s).

Basic Qualifications

• Minimum of Secret clearance on start date with the ability to obtain a Top Secret clearance.
• High School Diploma or equivalent and 3-5 years of related experience.
• Working knowledge of DOD clearance processing procedures.
• Knowledge of DOD government regulations (e.g., CFR 32, Part 117) is required.
• Experience using various databases, including proficiency with MS Office.
• Solid command of the English language with strong written, verbal, and interpersonal skills.
• The ability to work in a fast-paced team environment.
• High level of discretion and judgment when handling sensitive personal information.
• Ability to work independently and be a self-starter as well as a solid group contributor.

Preferred Qualifications

• Top Secret clearance.
• Proficiency with SIMS security software.

• Manage clearance processing and accesses for various DOD government agency sites.
• Initiate, track, and document all aspects of personnel security functions for DOD including, but not limited to processing security clearances, reinvestigations, continuous vetting, outgoing visit requests, request for accesses.
• Collaborate, communicate, and interface with applicants; Security professionals with Leidos; government entities, and customer sites; Program Managers; and Leidos business areas to provide status reports on various requests and activities.
• Possess a thorough understanding of the Defense Information System for Security (DISS).
• Manage reports and maintain the personnel clearance database(s)