Personnel Security Specialist
Riverside Overview
Riverside Research is an independent National Security Nonprofit dedicated to research and development in the national interest. We provide high-end technical services, research and development, and prototype solutions to some of the country’s most challenging technical problems. All Riverside Research opportunities require U.S. Citizenship.Position Overview
Riverside Research is seeking a Personnel Security Specialist to advise, assist and support the United States Space Force at Wright-Patterson Air Force Base, OH. This individual will support the personnel security clearance processes and procedures onsite at the National Space Intelligence Center (NSIC) with a primary focus of facilitating the clearance process for government personnel requiring access to classified information.
Responsibilities
- Advise, assist, and support government security officials on policies, processes, and procedures of personnel security
- Assist and support the security clearance processes and procedures, ensuring the protection of sensitive information and national security interests.
- Initiate the clearance process for new government hires, ensuring that only individuals with appropriate clearance levels access sensitive information.
- Manage Continuous Evaluation which involves processing Incident Reports through Higher Headquarters (HHQ) or the Department of Defense (DOD) Central Adjudication Service (CAS), as well as handling personnel self-reporting.
- Coordinate induction, in-processing, and out-processing procedures with the National Air and Space Intelligence Center Special Security Officer (SSO) to facilitate access to SCI and badge issuance.
- Process Visit Access Requests for official government travel, ensuring that individuals have the necessary permissions to access restricted areas and information during their visits.
- Provide guidance to government security representatives on regulations, policies, and the establishment of local policies, ensuring all activities within the NSIC adhere to relevant regulations and best practices.
- Develop a collaborative relationship with the customer and other mission partners
- Other duties as assigned
Qualifications
Required
- Active TS clearance with SCI adjudication
- Bachelor’ degree with 5 years’ experience or 9 years' experience without a degree
Desired
- Experience providing support to personnel security activities such as visit requests, incident reports, etc...
- Experience as a special security officer or unit security representative