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Assistant Contract Security Officer

Position Type: Full-Time

Work Location: Herndon, VA

Clearance: TS/SCI

Patriot Group International Inc. (PGI), voted #1 Best Place to Work by Virginia Business Magazine and the Best Companies Group, offers an unrivaled hybrid of specialized services by combining the disciplines of security and risk management with an unequalled special operations and intelligence perspective.

We are looking to hire an Assistant Contract Security Officer to join our team in Herndon, Va. This position reports to the Facility Security Officer.

The Assistant Contract Security Officer will be responsible for the following:

+ Process and review background investigation requests via the electronic questionnaires (eAPP) system, including preparing, gathering, and reviewing SF-86 forms and other clearance documentation for applicants, employees, and contractors to determine their suitability for access.

+ Draft letters and requests to federal agencies for investigative information.

+ Establish and maintain a working relationship with DCSA and other US government security officials.

+ Utilize DISS to submit clearance actions, monitor investigation statuses, and manage personnel security records.

+ Assist in the preparation for and completion of annual inspections to ensure government compliance.

+ Provide guidance and instruction to employees to ensure proper adherence to federal security programs.

+ Assist with coordinating and conducting security training and briefings/debriefings.

+ Assist with investigating and reporting security violations and incident reports.

+ Assist with maintenance and management of building access control systems.

+ Aid in the development and implementation of security policy, standards, and guidelines.

+ Support Facility Security Officer (FSO) in managing, implementing, and maintaining the company’s compliance with the National Industrial Security Program (NISP) and other security activities.

Required Qualifications:

+ High school diploma

+ U.S. Citizenship

+ At least 2 years of personnel security experience.

+ Experience reviewing personnel documents, Personnel Security Questionnaires (SF-86), and other records to ensure they are accurate, complete, and in compliance with the client’s guidelines.

+ Experience with DISS, NISS, NBIS, and NCAISS systems-of-record.

+ Sound judgment and possess excellent communication skills, with the ability to interact effectively with project teams, consultants, clients, and government representatives.

+ Ability to work independently and manage multiple cases in a fast-paced environment

+ Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.

+ Maintain a high level of confidentiality and exhibit discretion relating to business and personnel matters.

+ Demonstrate initiative and ability to provide clear guidance to all levels of personnel and implement modifications to operations, policies, or procedures as identified.

+ Ability to pass a pre-employment drug screening and periodic random drug screening

Required Security Clearance:

+ TS/SCI

Physical Requirements:

+ Frequently remain in a stationary position, often standing or sitting for prolonged periods of time looking at a computer screen.

+ Occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds

+ Frequent use of hands for typing, handling paperwork, and operating office security equipment

+ Ability to see, hear, and speak clearly to communicate effectively

Patriot Group International Inc. is a global mission support service provider with expeditionary capabilities, providing services to select clients within the intelligence, defense, and private sectors. PGI is a veteran owned and operated privately owned company which conducts business in over 30 countries, on six continents, including austere and high treat environments. PGI continuously ranked in the Top 3 of The Virginia Business Magazine Best Places to Work for the last six years.

DISCLAIMER:

Patriot Group International Inc. is proud to be an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer. PGI provides equal employment opportunity for all persons, in all facets of employment. PGI maintains a drug-free workplace and performs pre-employment substance abuse testing and background checks.

If you are a qualified individual with a disability or a disabled veteran and need a reasonable accommodation to use or access our online system, please contact us on our home page.

http://patriotgroupinternational.com/