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Become an integral part of a diverse team that leads the world in Mission, Cyber, and Intelligence Solutions. At ManTech International Corporation, you will help protect our national security while working on innovative projects that offer opportunities for advancement.

ManTech is currently searching for a Security Specialist-Mid in support of our government customer.

This position is in support of multiple Special Access Programs (SAPs). The successful candidate must have U.S. Citizenship and 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.

General Characteristics:

The Personnel Security Specialist Mid-Level applies an understanding of the regulations governing the Personnel Security Program, Special Access Program and participates in the administration, coordination, and control of the programs. The position requires a working knowledge of the Personnel Security Program as it relates to accessing personnel for access to Special Access Programs.

Duties:

• Process new incoming Program Access Request (PAR) packages by quality-reviewing the PAR

• 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.

• Insure all PARs, PIAs, and Debriefs, are scanned into the JADE database.

• 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 debriefing.

• Conduct initial and annual security training.

• Process Program Visit Certifications.

• Train personnel in use of JADE database.

• Request Counter-Intelligence (CI) checks on foreign contacts associated with PAR candidates.

• 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.

• Interact with other PERSEC offices for PAR processing/coordination.

• As part of the PAR process, review DD-254s to verify individual’s authorization for program access.

• Issue and track Pre-Screening Questionnaire (PSQ) and PSQ templates.

Experience/Skills:

• Experience and understanding of Program Access Request process.

• Candidate must be capable of multi-tasking and working in a high-tempo environment.

• Must possess excellent oral and written communication skills

• Must have exceptional interpersonal skills and ability to communicate effectively with all levels of staff, and visitors.

• 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.

• Must be a self-starter and capable of working with very little supervision.

• Basic knowledge of DD-254 documentation.

• Working knowledge of Pre-Screening Questionnaire (PSQ) and PSQ templates.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Bachelor of Science or Bachelor of Arts in a related field or combination of lower-level education, formal training and experience beyond the baseline is required.

• Minimum of three years’ experience in personnel security or related field .

• Security Clearance Requirement: Must have a current Top Secret. Must have either current access to Sensitive Compartmented Information (SCI) or have had SCI access within the past 2 years.

Physical Requirements:

• Sedentary Work.

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