Job description

Job Summary

A Personnel Security Specialist (PSS) is a professional who manages and protects an organization’s security clearance and personnel vetting processes, ensuring that only trustworthy, properly cleared individuals have access to sensitive or classified information.

Duties/Responsibilities:

1. Security Clearance Management

Process and maintain background investigations and security clearance applications (Confidential, Secret, Top Secret, etc.).
Use systems like DISS, eAPP, SWFT, or NBIS to track investigations and clearances.
Submit and review forms (SF-86, SF-85, etc.) for completeness and accuracy.

2. Adjudication Support

Review investigation results to determine eligibility for access to classified information.
Identify and document security concerns (e.g., financial, criminal, or foreign influence issues).
Recommend actions such as denial, revocation, or suspension of clearances.

3. Personnel File Maintenance

Maintain up-to-date security files and records for cleared personnel.
Ensure compliance with NISPOM, DoD 5200.2-R, and other federal security regulations.

4. Security Briefings, Training & Education

Conduct initial, annual, and debriefing sessions on security awareness and procedures.
Educate employees on handling classified material and reporting security incidents.
Develop and publish quarterly Security Newsletter

5. Incident Reporting

Process and investigate security violations, loss of classified material, or suspicious behavior reports.
Liaise with government agencies (e.g., DSS/DCSA, DoD CAF) as needed.

6. Visit Request Maintenance

Coordinate VR renewals/required information with employees to maintain access where needed
Process new VR requests

7. Collaboration with Facility Security Officer (FSO)

Work closely with the FSO to ensure personnel and facility security requirements align.
Support audits, inspections, and self-assessments.

Required Skills/Abilities:

Strong knowledge of NISPOM and clearance process
Attention to detail and data accuracy
Communication and confidentiality skills
Familiarity with security databases (DISS, eAPP, JPAS/NBIS, SWFT, ACCS)
Team mindset working with others to provide superior support

Desired Skills/Abilities:

Additional experience in contract support, travel and other business areas a plus
Willingness to cross-train and support multiple support functions within a small company
Working knowledge of Costpoint, MS suite and Adobe

Education and Experience:

Five years of security-related experience preferred
Security Professional training and continuing education a plus

Work Schedule and Location:

Full-time position with support expected during normal working hours (M-F, 8-5)
100% remote with occasional local travel required for meetings

Physical Requirements:

Desk/computer access

Security Clearance Requirements:

Applicant must have the ability to obtain/maintain a clearance.

At LSSI we care about our employees and strive to reward them for their hard work through our benefit programs. We have competitive salaries with a wide range of employee benefits including the following: