Amentum
PersonnelSecuritySpecialsit
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“Personnel Security Specialsit at Amentum. Skills: Personnel Security, Background Investigations, Security Documentation. Completes personnel security suitability intake tasks. Initiates background investigations”
Industry & Context.
Problem solving
Must be able to obtain and maintain a US government Public Trust security clearance, US Citizenship is required, Performed in a traditional office environment, Occasionally required to walk, Use hands and fingers to handle, or feel objects, tools, Use fingers and hands to type or reach, Talk or taste or smell, Specific vision abilities required: close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, ability to adjust focus
What They're Looking For.
Must Have
High School Diploma or equivalent required, Minimum of three (3) years of relevant experience, Must be highly organized, Must be able to obtain and maintain a US government Public Trust security clearance, US Citizenship is required
Nice to Have
Subject matter expertise and hands-on experience in one or more security and/or intelligence discipline, Experience implementing complex government security and/or intelligence programs and policies is preferable, Familiarity with ISMS, eQIP, CVS, and/or DISS is preferred
What You'll Do.
Completes personnel security suitability intake tasks
Initiates background investigations
Manages receipt of security documents
Conducts fingerprinting procedures
Verifies background investigation level
Ensures all documents are completed
Prepares computer tracking systems
Submits computer tracking systems
Monitors computer tracking systems
Updates computer tracking systems
Participates in special projects
How You'll Work.
Communication Scope
Excellent oral communication skills; Excellent written communication skills
Full Job Description
Amentum is a global leader in advanced engineering and innovative technology solutions, trusted by the United States and its allies to address their most significant and complex challenges in science, security and sustainability. Our people apply undaunted curiosity, relentless ambition and boundless imagination to challenge convention and drive progress. Our commitments are underpinned by the belief that safety, collaboration and well-being are integral to success.**** Headquartered in Chantilly, Virginia, we have approximately 50,000 employees in more than 70 countries across all 7 continents The Personnel Security Specialist (PSS) completes personnel security suitability intake tasks in support of DHS Federal Protective Services (FPS), Personnel Security Division (PSD). Duties may include, but are not limited to: * Initiates background investigations. * Manages receipt of security documents submitted from contractor applicants. * Conducts fingerprinting procedures. * Verifies the appropriate level of background investigation being requested, and ensures all documents required for suitability processing have been completed and included in the individual files. * Prepares, submits, monitors, and updates computer tracking systems concerning appropriate case material. * Applies incident management, problem solving, and task performance. * Participates in special projects. * Additional duties as needed. Minimum Experience & Education * High School Diploma or equivalent required. * Minimum of three (3) years of relevant experience. * Relevant experience shall include experience within one or more of the standard securities and/or intelligence fields e.g., technical, physical, information, industrial, personnel and operational security. * Subject matter expertise and hands-on experience in one or more security and/or intelligence discipline and experience implementing complex government security and/or intelligence programs and policies is preferable. * Must be highly o
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