Security Specialist

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MANTECH seeks a motivated, career and customer-oriented Security Specialist to join our team in Huntsville, Alabama .

The Security Specialist applies an understanding of the regulations governing Special Access Programs (SAP) and participates in the administration, coordination, and control of programs. This role supports operational security by maintaining working knowledge across Administrative Management, Personnel Security, Physical Security, and Security Education. You will help develop and implement specific security task areas, including Security Policy, Security Education, and Database Administration, in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities include but are not limited to:

- Process incoming Program Access Request (PAR) packages and track approvals/signatures using the JADE database.
- Update and scan all Program Indoctrination Agreements (PIA), debriefing statements, foreign travel logs, and security violations into JADE.
- Perform personnel verification actions via the Defense Information System for Security (DISS) and conduct security briefings and debriefings.
- Assist customers with PAR package status checks, reciprocity files, and risk assessments while drafting Continued Access Eligibility (CAE) request letters.
- Review DD-254s for program access authorization, issue/track Pre-Screening Questionnaires (PSQ), and perform classified document reviews.
- Support multi-discipline self-inspections, SOP writing, OPSEC plan implementation, and SAP/SCI facility accreditation and access control.
- Manage physical security duties including key custodianship, classified mail processing, electronic data transfers, and classified material destruction.

Minimum Qualifications:

- Bachelor’s degree in a related field (or equivalent combination of lower-level education, formal training, and experience).
- 3 years of experience in personnel security or a related field.
- Demonstrated working knowledge of the Program Access Request (PAR) process and Pre-Screening Questionnaire (PSQ) templates.
- Strong ability to multi-task, self-start, and work effectively with minimal supervision in a high-tempo environment.
- Exceptional interpersonal and customer relations skills to effectively communicate with team members, staff, and visitors.

Preferred Qualifications:

- Prior experience and exposure supporting Special Access Programs (SAP).
- Hands-on experience using JADE, DISS, or similar personnel security databases.
- Familiarity with Top Secret media control, accountability, and basic DD-254 documentation.
- Experience collaborating with non-supervisory teams on security program objectives, priorities, and deadlines.

Clearance Requirements:

- Must have an active Top Secret/SCI clearance.

Physical Requirements:

- Sedentary work.
- Must be able to remain in a stationary position 50% of the time.
- Needs to occasionally move about inside the office to access file cabinets, office machinery, etc.
- Frequently communicates with co-workers, management, and customers, which may involve delivering presentations.
- Must be able to exchange accurate information in these situations.

MANTECH considers all qualified applicants for employment without regard to disability or veteran status or any other status protected under any federal, state, or local law or regulation.

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