Security Assistant - Personnel Security (PERSEC) - Pentagon (Active Top Secret Clearance with SCI Eligibility Required)

Akima

The Role

Overview

Assist with security clearances, records, compliance, and training for Joint Staff Security Office.

Key Responsibilities

  • policy enforcement
  • file management
  • vet investigations
  • security training
  • customer support
  • clearance tracking

Tasks

-Support the enforcement of personnel security policies, ensuring alignment with Federal, DoD, and organizational requirements. -Develop and maintain personnel security files in accordance with established retention policies, to include accurate and up-to-date clearance documentation and records in designated systems. -Assist with Continuous Vetting investigations and adjudications as required. -Performs work under minimal supervision. Handles complex issues and problems and refers only the most complex issues to higher-level staff. -Help coordinate and facilitate security-related training and briefings for personnel, including onboarding and annual refresher sessions, while ensuring training completion and maintaining accurate training records. -Directly supports the administration of DOD security programs by: -Provide customer support by responding to inquiries related to personnel security matters, providing clear and accurate guidance. -Assist with initiating, reviewing, and tracking personnel security clearance applications and status in compliance with applicable regulations.

Requirements

  • top secret
  • sci
  • high school
  • communication
  • problem solving
  • 3 years

What You Bring

-Active Top Secret Clearance with SCI eligibility. -High School Diploma/GED. -Excellent written and oral communication and problem-solving skills. -Minimum of three (3) years of experience in a respective field of expertise. -Must possess a working knowledge of the U.S. Government Security Programs and skills in planning, developing, implementing, and evaluating security programs to meet mission requirements for which they support. -Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.

The Company

About Akima

-Founded with a vision to support critical sectors, providing solutions across defense, intelligence, and civil sectors. -Serves a broad spectrum of industries, including energy, infrastructure, and water resources. -Delivered complex projects, such as large-scale infrastructure upgrades and energy management solutions. -Projects often involve intricate logistical coordination, requiring a deep understanding of specialized markets. -Approach is deeply collaborative, often working alongside government agencies and other key partners. -Noteworthy projects include managing water resource systems and optimizing energy infrastructure for municipalities. -Focus on operational excellence makes it a go-to partner for government and private sector organizations.

Sector Specialisms

Facilities & Ground Logistics

Information Technology

Aerospace Solutions

Protective Services

Systems Engineering

Mission Support

Government Security Operations

Detention Management Operations

Computing Infrastructure Providers

Data Processing

Web Hosting

Logistics and Supply Chain

Aviation Logistics

Supply Chain Services

Contractor Logistics Support

Depot Level Maintenance, Repair & Refit

Global Logistics Support

Maintenance

Transportation

Supply Chain Management