Personnel Security Specialist

3 days ago

Huntsville, Alabama, United States Lynx Support Specialist, Inc. Full time

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: 

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.

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.

Personnel File Maintenance

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

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

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.

Visit Request Maintenance

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

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:

  • Paid Time Off
  • Holiday Pay
  • Medical Insurance
  • Dental Insurance
  • Vision Insurance
  • Life Insurance
  • Disability Insurance
  • Critical Illness Insurance
  • SEP-IRA Retirement Plan

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