Personnel Security Administrator - Tucson, United States - Arete Associates

Arete Associates

Verified Company

Tucson, United States

3 weeks ago

Posted by:

Mark Lane

beBee recruiter

Description

At Areté, we are on the forefront of utilizing innovative solutions, with great minds from all backgrounds, to help solve the nation's most complex security challenges.

We strive for an inclusive, collaborative team environment that approaches differences as opportunities for innovation and excellence. As an employee-owned company, we foster an atmosphere that propels diverse career opportunities and professional growth.

Discover your future with us.

Utilize Defense Information System for Security (DISS).
Utilize National Background Investigation Services (NBIS).
Initiate and review security clearance packages for accuracy and completeness, conduct fingerprints in a timely manner.
Verify the appropriate level of background investigation being requested, and ensure all documents required for processing have been properly completed and submitted.
Track and maintain all Personnel Security (PERSEC) information to include clearance status, security training records, personnel information files and visit certification (VAR).
Implement visitor control procedures ensuring compliance with the National Industrial Security Program Operating Manual (NISPOM) and company policies. Process Classified Visit Requests.
Provide security education briefings / debriefings in coordination with FSOs.
If applicable, and under direction of security management, investigate and review security violations, recommending corrective actions.
Responsible for observing all laws, regulations, and other applicable obligations wherever and whenever business is conducted on behalf of the Company regarding Personnel Security, protecting PII.
Responsible for tracking all security training across each location and work with FSOs and CPSOs to ensure all training has been completed. Review and eliminate duplicate training that is not program specific.
Administer and coordinate security activities in accordance with company policies and procedures to ensure compliance with federal security regulations, directives, and manuals for safeguarding National Security Information regarding Personnel Security.
Responsible for the annual Security Fair in coordination with the Security Management Team.
Updated and maintaining the PERSEC and Visitor Control modules of the SIMS database.

We have an impressive range of benefits, programs, and perks that we offer:

Generous PTO and Leave Times

Bereavement
Paid Time Off (PTO)
Paid Parental Leave

Financial Benefits

401K Retirement Plan Contribution
Employee Stock Ownership Plan
Continuing Education Funds

Health, Medical, and Wellness Benefits

Medical Insurance
Dental & Vision Insurance
Life Insurance and Long-Term Disability (LTD)
Vision Reimbursement

Qualities We Look For

Creativity
Integrity
Passion
Responsiveness
Collaboration

Experiences and Background We Require

U. S Citizenship Required
8 years security experience with high school diploma; 6 years security experience with Bachelors.
Active Top Secret clearance with ability to obtain SCI and SAP access if required
Experience in DoD, SCI, and SAP personnel security policies, procedures, directives, and requirements.
Strong knowledge of NISPOM, CFR 32, Part 117, and the aspects specific to the execution of the Industrial Security Program.
Proficient knowledge of identified security domains
Collateral, SCI & SAP.
Strong written and oral communication skills; Attention to detail
Proficient to strong knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite (Word, PowerPoint, Excel).
Ability to effectively multitask to obtain objectives,
Self-Starter requiring mínimal supervision.

Nice to have

Current Polygraph (Counterintelligence)
DISS and NISS completion of training courses
Knowledge of SCIF/SAPF construction site management
Completion of security training courses

Other Requirements
U.S. citizenship is required to meet position eligibility.

Successful passage of a criminal background screen is required to meet position eligibility.

Areté will consider for employment qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with the requirements of the Los Angeles Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring.

Successful passage of a Department of Transportation (DOT) drug test is required to meet position eligibility.

Other Considerations

As the health and safety of employees continues to be a priority, Areté encourages employees to remain current on their COVID-19 vaccinations.

Employees may be required, in the future, to be vaccinated or have an approved disability/medical or religious accommodation, pursuant to future court decisions and/or government action on the currently stayed federal contractor vaccine mandate under Executive Order 14042.

If you are a qualified individual with a disability or a disabled veteran, you have the right to request an accommodation if you are unable or limited in your ability to use or access our website because of