Full-Time

Personnel Security

Persec, Specialist

Posted on 4/19/2024

STR

501-1,000 employees

Develops cybersecurity and sensing systems

Data & Analytics

AI & Machine Learning

Aerospace

Junior

Burlington, MA, USA

Requirements

Bachelor’s Degree or 2-4 years of equivalent work experience
Secret security clearance
U.S. citizenship
Experience with SIMS, DISS, and JADE databases
Familiarity with security policy/manuals and ICDs/DOD Manuals
Ability to work in a dynamic environment
Working knowledge of Microsoft Office
Excellent written, verbal, and presentation skills
Understanding of government guidance (NISPOM and DoD)

Responsibilities

Maintaining daily logs for administrative functions associated with PERSEC
Managing customer database point of contact listing
Performing data entry to the Joint Access Database (JADE)
Assisting in maintaining personnel security files
Building and maintaining tracking spreadsheets/databases
Providing support for security awareness and education programs
Reviewing, tracking, and monitoring security clearance processing activities
Preparing, processing, and reviewing Program Access Requests (PARs)
Executing SAP nomination process questionnaires
Conducting SAP nomination process and Personnel Security Questionnaire (PSQ) reviews
Performing data entry and record checks in JADE
Receiving and transmitting classified visit requests

The Role:

STR is seeking a Personnel Security (PERSEC) Specialist for our Woburn, MA office. As a PERSEC Specialist, you will work the “day-to-day” PERSEC services for Special Access Programs (SAP) and Sensitive Compartmented Information (SCI) activities. These activities include processing Program Access Requests (PARs), managing program personnel databases, providing guidance regarding the SAP nomination process, conducting briefings and debriefings, and additional administrative tasks for multiple government customers, including visit certifications, foreign travel reports, and adverse information reports.

The successful candidate will develop a full understanding of 5220.22-M NISPOM, 5205.07 DoD Manuals Volumes 1-4, Intelligence Community Directives (ICDs), and related Industrial Security Guidance Manuals or Special Program Security directives, in support of USG compliance inspections.

What you will Do:

Maintain various daily logs for a variety of administrative functions associated with PERSEC
Maintain an extensive customer database point of contact listing
Perform data entry to the Joint Access Database (JADE) and maintain all customer sponsored billets and quota information
Assist in maintaining personnel security files for all personnel of the supported element
Build and Maintain tracking spreadsheets/databases for customer PERSEC activities
Provide support for the security awareness and education programs
Review, track, and monitor security clearance processing activities with appropriate government personnel to achieve clearance actions
Prepare, process, and/or review PARs for accuracy and access eligibility
Execute SAP nomination process questionnaires
Conduct SAP nomination process (SAPNP ) and Personnel Security Questionnaire (PSQ) reviews of candidates being submitted for SAP access
Perform data entry and record checks in JADE and maintain all customer sponsored personnel access information
Receive and/or transmit classified visit requests as necessary to meet customer needs

Who you Are:

This position requires a Secret security clearance, for which U.S. citizenship is needed by U.S. Government
Bachelor’s Degree or 2-4 years of equivalent work experience

Nice to Haves:

Active Top-Secret Clearance
Experience with SIMS, DISS, and JADE databases
Must be familiar with security policy/manuals and the appropriate ICDs/DOD Manuals and other guiding policy documents.
Must have the ability to work in a dynamic environment and effectively interact with numerous DOD, military/civilian personnel, and industry partners
Working knowledge of Microsoft Office (Word, PowerPoint, and Excel, etc.)
Excellent written, verbal, and presentation skills
Understanding of government guidance to include the NISPOM and DoD

STR is a growing technology company with locations near Boston, MA, Arlington, VA, near Dayton, OH, Melbourne, FL, and Carlsbad, CA. We specialize in advanced research and development for defense, intelligence, and national security in: cyber; next generation sensors, radar, sonar, communications, and electronic warfare; and artificial intelligence algorithms and analytics to make sense of the complexity that is exploding around us.

STR is committed to creating a collaborative learning environment that supports deep technical understanding and recognizes the contributions and achievements of all team members. Our work is challenging, and we go home at night knowing that we pushed the envelope of technology and made the world safer.

STR is not just any company. Our people, culture, and attitude along with their unique set of skills, experiences, and perspectives put us on a trajectory to change the world. We can’t do it alone, though - we need fellow trailblazers. If you are one, join our team and help to keep our society safe! Visit us at www.str.us for more info.

STR is an equal opportunity employer. We are fully dedicated to hiring the most qualified candidate regardless of race, color, religion, sex (including gender identity, sexual orientation and pregnancy), marital status, national origin, age, veteran status, disability, genetic information or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.

If you need a reasonable accommodation for any portion of the employment process, email us at [email protected] and provide your contact info.

Pursuant to applicable federal law and regulations, positions at STR require employees to obtain national security clearances and satisfy the requirements for compliance with export control and other applicable laws.

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STR is a company that is at the forefront of developing impactful cybersecurity tools and advanced sensing systems, aimed at enhancing national security. By focusing on the critical and ever-evolving challenge of cybersecurity and leveraging complex sensing technology, STR ensures a safer global environment. This focus offers employees a unique opportunity to work in an industry that is not only technically demanding but also crucially important to global safety and security.

Company Stage

Grant

Total Funding

$54.9M

Headquarters

Woburn, Massachusetts

Founded

2010

Growth & Insights

Headcount

6 month growth

↑ 0%

1 year growth

↑ 6%

2 year growth

↑ 28%