Personnel Security Officer

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The Leidos Security Service Center located in Chantilly, VA is seeking an experienced Personnel Security Officer to support two Intelligence Community agencies.

Primary Responsibilities:

• Manage clearance processing and accesses for two Intelligence Community agencies

• Initiate, track, and document all aspects of personnel security functions for the IC including, but not limited to processing security clearances, reinvestigations, continuous vetting, outgoing visit requests, SOP/EOD coordination, badge renewals

• Collaborate, communicate, and interface with applicants; Security professionals with Leidos; government entities, and customer sites; Program Managers; and Leidos business areas to provide status reports on various requests and activities

• Possess a thorough understanding of the Intelligence Community agencies and their policies/procedures

• Manage reports and maintain the personnel clearance database(s)

Desired Competencies:

• Critical Thinking – Has experience gathering information, objectively analyzing it, and drawing conclusions while focusing on comprehension of policies, regulations and standards.

• Judgement and Decision-making – Has proven ability to assess situation and information and reach sound conclusions in atypical situations.

• Compliance-minded – Has experience with applicable policies, standards, laws, and rules, to include interpreting and applying against customer requirements to resolve security issues.

• Clear Communication – Is able to write and speak in a clear, concise, effective manner to a wide variety of audiences, to include displaying active listening skills.

• Customer Relationship Management – Proven track record as a self-starter and experience building partnerships while understanding customers’ mission, vision, and issues and prioritizing work accordingly.

Required Experience:

• Minimum of Top Secret/SCI clearance with polygraph on start date

• High School Diploma or equivalent and 3-5 years of related experience

• Working knowledge of IC clearance processing procedures

• Knowledge of IC government regulations is required

• Experience using various databases, including proficiency with MS Office

• Solid command of the English language with strong written, verbal, and interpersonal skills

• The ability to work in a fast-paced team environment

• High level of discretion and judgment when handling sensitive personal information

• Ability to work independently and be a self-starter as well as a solid group contributor

Preferred Experience:

• Proficiency with SIMS security software

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Pay Range:

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