Personnel Security (PERSEC) Specialist

Company Description:

ETAS Inc. has an upcoming opportunity for a Personnel Security (PERSEC) Specialist (Direct Hire) position at our offices in Paducah, KY. Please submit resumes via the web page link below.

Enterprise Technical Assistance Services, Inc. (ETAS), is a wholly owned subsidiary of Professional Project Services, Inc (Pro2Serve). ETAS was formed and dedicated to support the Department of Energy (DOE) Portsmouth/Paducah Project Office (PPPO) with technical and management services contributing to the safe and cost-effective implementation of the "One PPPO" mission.

The parent company, Pro2Serve, is a nationally recognized environmental, technical, and engineering services firm dedicated to providing critical environmental management services to reduce the Nation's environmental liabilities and infrastructure engineering services in support of our Nation's security. We support the energy, defense, and science markets through responsive, cost-effective execution of critical environmental, facilities and infrastructure, and nuclear defense and nonproliferation projects.

Job Description

This position is established to implement and
maintain a comprehensive Personnel Security (PERSEC) and Facility Clearance
(FCL) Program for the Portsmouth/Paducah Project Office (PPPO). The position
will manage all aspects of security clearance and credentialing processes while
ensuring adherence to a wide range of Department of Energy (DOE) and federal
directives.

Job Description

• Facilitate clearance processing in accordance with DOE O 472.2, Personnel Security, Maintain Federal Information Processing Standards (FIPS) 201.3 - PIV Card Issuance Requirements, and compliance with Office of Personnel Management for Heads of Departments and Agencies - Credentialing Standards Procedures for Issuing Personal Identity Verification Cards under HSPD-12 and DOE O 206.2, Identity, Credential, and Access Management (ICAM), 4.b.(2) and Appendix A and DOE O 473.3A, Physical Protection Operations, Attachment 3, Section A 2 A (1).
• Implements and maintains the PERSEC program by providing compliant, accurate, and timely processing of DOE security clearance action requests (CAR), SF85/86 processing, position designation tool processing (PDT), terminations, site specific suspensions, upgrades, downgrades, re-certifications, and reinvestigations through the established channels for finalization, to include managing and maintaining all electronic and paper filing systems for security documentation.
• Provide required notifications of any conditions affecting the status of an applicant's or employee's security clearance, pursuance to DOE reporting requirements.
• Withdraw, as required, an employee's security clearance and provide DOE Form 5631.29, Security Termination Statement, completed by the employee, within two three (3) working days when a determination is made that a security clearance is no longer required.
• Conduct Facility Approval and Registration of Activities in compliance with DOE directives governing FCLs and activity registration requirements as described in DOE O 470.4B, "Safeguards and Security Program."
• Maintain the Foreign Visits and Assignments Program in accordance with the requirements of DOE O 142.3B, "Unclassified Foreign National Access Program."
• Currently, other DOE offices (Office of Science) function as the Cognizant Security Office (CSO) for PERSEC responsibilities and processing access authorizations (CATS- clearance action tracking system), classified visits, and foreign visits and assignments.
• Upgrade of the PPPO Lexington systems for a Full-Access station, to include equipment upgrades for badge creation, enrollment, activation and printing.
• Support for ESN & FPCS Account verifications of PPPO system users.
• EM Headquarters (HQ) is currently in the process of developing a new PERSEC Program, and PPPO will require a point of contact to work with as they transition these responsibilities.
• Foreign Access Central Tracking System (FACTS) processing, a formal approval process related to the DOE Unclassified Foreign Visits and Assignments Program or international visits. Individual(s) will need specialized training in Foreign Interactions (FI).
• Maintain a program to address the requirements for reviewing electronic Foreign Ownership Control or Influence (e-FOCI) packages. The TSS Contractor will review the FOCI submittal packages for completeness of the CSCS, representation and certifications, representation of foreign interest statements, list of KMP's, Non-Possessing Security plan (if needed), FOCI Data Sheet, Standard Form (SF-328) Certificate Pertaining to Foreign Interest, electronic copy of Articles of Incorporation, electronic copy of financial information, and additional documents may be required based upon the contractor/subcontractor organization.

Job Requirements

• Bachelor's Degree from an accredited university with a minimum of five years of DOE related Security Programs experience or a combination of ten years DOE/DOD/industrial security experience;
• Knowledge of Classification programs;
• Demonstrated proficiency to perform DOE Safeguards and Security tasks and/or responsibilities related to Program Planning and Management, e.g. Planning and Procedures, Physical Protection, Information Security, Personnel Security;
• Experience with contractor program oversight and contract execution and related tasks;
• Experience with performing DOE Assessments, Survey's, Corrective Action Plans;
• Proficiency in MS Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Outlook);
• Effective oral and written communication skills;
• Ability to work independently or in a team environment;
• Exhibit a high degree of professionalism in the production of deliverables and in interactions with fellow employees and client personnel.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience in S&S issues in a D&D environment
• Experience with FOCI processes and systems
• Classification experience/awareness
• SSIMS operator
• NTC S&S related training
• Derivative Classifier
• Knowledge of gaseous diffusion technology
• Experience with the Foreign Access Central Tracking System

Duration:

Direct Hire

Federal Government Clearance:

This position may require the ability to obtain a government clearance. This position may require reviews and test for absence of any illegal drugs along with a background investigation by the Federal government in order to obtain an access authorization prior to employment and may require subsequent reinvestigations may be required.

EEO Employer:

Affirmative Action Employer-M/F/Vet/Disab/LGBT

Benefits:

ETAS benefits package has been carefully designed to meet the needs of our employees and their families.

These benefits include:

• Major Medical Plan with Prescription Card, Dental Plan, Vision, and Disability Insurance
• Retirement Plan 401(k)
• Employee Stock Ownership Program (ESOP)
• Comprehensive Leave
• Holidays

Pay Rate:

Please submit salary or hourly rate requirements along with resume or in a cover letter.

Job location:

Paducah, KY area

Please submit resumes via the web page link.

If you meet the above requirements/qualifications, please click the Apply Now button to submit your resume to be considered for this position, as well as added to our national database. We look forward to talking with candidates who have the requisite skills and experience level.