Personnel Security Specialist 03773 LBYD Federal

Location: Washington, District of Columbia
Title: Personnel Security Specialist
Schedule (FT/PT): Regular Full Time
Travel Required: No
Clearance: Active Top Secret/SCI Clearance Required

At LBYD Federal, “Large Firm Expertise, Small Firm Responsive”, is our motto we live by and practice each day. With the capability to produce high quality designs in a fun, supportive and exciting atmosphere, we recognize our employees are our greatest asset. We offer an exciting variety of opportunities for employees to develop and grow their careers, working alongside diverse and supportive team members to achieve success. We maintain our responsiveness to clients and partners by allowing our employees the autonomy to achieve success.

Along with a competitive benefits package and 401(k) matching, we strive to maintain a 98% employee retention rate, by providing our employees endless growth opportunities. Unique opportunities such as a formalized mentorship program, professional development through North Wind University, a wellness program, celebrating our employees time with us through our employee service awards program, and many others meant to enhance the employee experience ultimately led to high employee satisfaction. Additionally, we strive to support the communities we live, work, and enjoy by taking part in community fundraisers, and volunteering through local and national organizations.

We give you the flexibility to achieve your best work by offering hybrid working options, while fostering a culture of inclusivity, equity and diversity, creating a workplace we feel everyone can achieve success. We take pride in the impact our employees make as leaders, no matter the level within the organization. You will be connected with like-minded, high achieving individuals upon joining our organization leading and participating in the most challenging designs across the world.

POSITION PURPOSE:

The purpose of this position is to provide personnel security support to the National Defense University.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Create personnel security files for new employees and update contractor access requirements as provided by their NDU-issued contract.
• Initiate and process background investigations in NBIS, utilizing the National Background Services eApp (electronic application) new entry system for background investigations (replacing eQIP).
• Prepare and submit Visit Clearance Certification letters and sensitive compartmented information (SCI) visit certification requests.
• Review incoming clearance verification authorization documents for consistency in accordance with approved policies and security guidance.
• Provide administrative personnel security support to the Deputy Director of CAPSTONE General and Flag Officer course.
• Assist NDU Security Director and Personnel Security Officer in supporting SCI security indoctrination and debriefs for faculty, students, and contractors.
• Capture via the Secure Web Fingerprint Transaction (SWFT) the electronic fingerprints of all NDU employees, faculty, staff, military, contractors, consultants, and applicants requiring fingerprints as part of their background investigation requirements.
• Provide support for scheduling participants for fingerprinting.
• Maintain a log of the number of fingerprint requests processed.
• Have a general knowledge of a wide range of security specialties, concepts, principles, criteria, requirements, technology, and practices in the disciplines of personnel security, information security, physical security, and Sensitive Compartmented Information Facilities (SCIF) management.
• Provide customer service to 1000+ NDU-North assigned personnel, including those located in Norfolk, VA, in preparation for incoming personnel, processing new employees, students, faculty, and contractors.
• Support the NDU Deputy Director of Security and Physical Security Officer in managing the restricted area identification, access control, and badge program, and provide access control function to include escorting uncleared persons in classified/restricted spaces.
• Support the NDU Deputy Director of Security and INFOSEC Officer in the proper handling of classified material in accordance with DoD and NDU governing instructions and directives.
• Support the command’s COMSEC Manager in receiving and loading COMSEC keying material.
• Attend and complete required formal COMSEC training within 30 days of contract assignment.
• Assist the Deputy Director of Security with conducting administrative support and review of property ac