Personnel Security Specialist - Accenture Federal Services
Annapolis Junction, MD
About the Job
At Accenture Federal Services, nothing matters more than helping the US federal government make the nation stronger and safer and life better for people. Our 13,000+ people are united in a shared purpose to pursue the limitless potential of technology and ingenuity for clients across defense, national security, public safety, civilian, and military health organizations.
Join Accenture Federal Services to do the work you love in an inclusive, collaborative, and caring community, where you can be empowered to grow, learn and thrive through hands-on experience, certifications, industry training and more.
Join us to drive positive, lasting change that moves missions and the government forward!
You Are:
The Personnel Security Specialist will administer all aspects of personnel security programs for the national security portfolio in compliance with the NISPOM, IC, and other applicable government security directives processing Intel and SAP clearances. Routinely interact with both internal and external customers in support of program-related activities.
The Work:
- Processing SCI and SAP packages for accuracy and access eligibility.
- Regularly engage with the Program Management and Government customers
- Daily use of personnel clearance data systems to include DISS, e-APP, NBIS, and SIMS, SNOW
- Reporting, data entry, maintain a PERSEC system of record.
- Provide completion assistance to candidates.
- Request and review security documents.
- Conduct subject interviews.
- Conduct clearance verification requests.
- Transmit classified visit requests as necessary to meet customer needs.
Here's What You Need:
- Must be U.S. Citizen
- Candidate must have an active/current TS w/SCI eligibility and be willing to obtain TS/SCI with poly to be considered for this position.
- 3 years of SCI and SAP-related experience.
- Self-starter who possesses excellent administrative, detail-oriented, highly organized, oral, and written communication skills, and able to multi-task.
- Must have the ability to analyze data, highlight key findings, and communicate issues/problems with minimal supervision.
- Knowledge of the NISPOM and IC principles, concepts, policies, and methods of industrial security and personnel security administration and knowledge DOD and SCI personnel processing for multiple government agencies.
- Working knowledge of DISS, NBIS, e-APP/e-QIP, SWFT at a minimum.
Bonus Points if you have:
- Active TS/SCI with poly supporting a personnel security team for SAP and SCI programs.
- Demonstrated security knowledge and experience with DOD and Intelligence Community processing and SCIF operations.
- Experience building good working relationships with people at all levels.
- Excellent administrative skills with good communication, judgment, and decision-making. Demonstrated ability to analyze problems and identify solutions.
- Working knowledge of the NISPOM, DCIDS, ICDs, and Executive Orders to ensure security compliance.
- Familiarity with reviewing SF86s for accuracy and completeness.
- Member of a security membership organization such as ISWG, NCMS, and ISAC.
Compensation for roles at Accenture Federal Services varies depending on a wide array of factors including but not limited to the specific office location, role, skill set and level of experience. As required by local law, Accenture Federal Services provides a reasonable range of compensation for roles that may be hired in California, Colorado, New York, or Washington State as set forth below and information on benefits offered is here.
Role Location: Range of Starting Pay for role:
- California: $90,700 - $170,200
- Colorado: $90,700 - $147,100
- New York: $83,900 - $170,200
- Washington State: $96,600 - $156,600
What We Believe
We have an unwavering commitment to diversity with the aim that every one of our people has a full sense of belonging within our organization. As a business imperative, every person at Accenture Federal Services has the responsibility to create and sustain an inclusive environment.
Inclusion and diversity are fundamental to our culture and core values. Our rich diversity makes us more innovative and more creative, which helps us better serve our clients and our communities. Read more here
Equal Employment Opportunity Statement
Accenture Federal Services is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We believe that no one should be discriminated against because of their differences, such as age, disability, ethnicity, gender, gender identity and expression, religion or sexual orientation.
All employment decisions shall be made without regard to age, race, creed, color, religion, sex, national origin, ancestry, disability status, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, genetic information, marital status, citizenship status or any other basis as protected by federal, state, or local law.
Accenture is committed to providing veteran employment opportunities to our service men and women.
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Requesting An Accommodation
Accenture Federal Services is committed to providing equal employment opportunities for persons with disabilities or religious observances, including reasonable accommodation when needed. If you are hired by Accenture Federal Services and require accommodation to perform the essential functions of your role, you will be asked to participate in our reasonable accommodation process. Accommodations made to facilitate the recruiting process are not a guarantee of future or continued accommodations once hired.
If you are being considered for employment opportunities with Accenture Federal Services and need an accommodation for a disability or religious observance during the interview process or for the job you are interviewing for, please speak with your recruiter.
Other Employment Statements
Applicants for employment in the US must have work authorization that does not now or in the future require sponsorship of a visa for employment authorization in the United States.
Candidates who are currently employed by a client of Accenture Federal Services or an affiliated Accenture business may not be eligible for consideration.
Job candidates will not be obligated to disclose sealed or expunged records of conviction or arrest as part of the hiring process.
The Company will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. Additionally, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the Company's legal duty to furnish information.
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