Security Specialist

Security SpecialistType: Full Time Location: Quantico, VA Overtime Exempt: No Reports To: ARMADA HQ Security Clearance Required: Active Top-Secret security clearances and be eligible for Sensitive Compartmented Information (SCI) special access Duties & Responsibilities:Security Specialist will provide direct support to the Data Intercept Technology Unit (DITU) and other OTD units by submitting, tracking, and coordinating security clearance nominations for private sector employees.Initiate personnel security background investigations and support the Security Division in obtaining required investigative information throughout the process.Conduct security briefings and debriefings in accordance with established policies and procedures.Security Specialist will maintain accurate and up-to-date clearance status records for private sector personnel, ensuring timely follow-up and case management.Initiate background investigations using systems including, but not limited to, the National Background Investigation Services (NBIS), FBI BEAST, and Phoenix database.Security Specialist will respond to Security Division inquiries related to background investigations and continuous vetting alerts.Maintain detailed case tracking records and provide routine case status updates and statistical reporting.Coordinate with Field Offices and Headquarters Divisions to facilitate fingerprinting and security clearance processing.Security Specialist will conduct or coordinate Security Awareness Briefings (SABs) with appropriate FBI Field Office or Headquarters personnel.Upload and manage documentation within Phoenix and Sentinel systems.Assist with Personal Electronic Devices (PEDS) registration processing.Security Specialist will prepare Electronic Communications (ECs) in Sentinel as required.Provide Access Control support when needed.Security Specialist will perform other duties as assigned.Knowledge, Skills and Abilities (KSAs):Must be skilled in creating complex spreadsheets (i.e. Excel, etc.), in preparing briefings (i.e. PowerPoint, etc.), Word, and Adobe Acrobat.Must be able to communicate clearly; must be able to provide security briefings and debriefings; must be able to provide comprehensive written communications.Must execute all assigned duties in a professional manner that demonstrates a strong commitment to customer service.Minimum/General Experience:Must possess Top-Secret personnel security clearances and must be eligible for Sensitive Compartmented Information (SCI) special access.Minimum of three (3) years of experience in any security related field, such as industrial security, physical security and computer/network security.Minimum Education:High School Diploma, or equivalent