SCI Security Specialist

MANTECH seeks a motivated, career and customer-oriented SCI Security Specialist II to join our team in El Segundo, CA.

The SCI Security Specialist's primary function is to serve as a senior security specialist under supervision of the local Special Security Office (SSO). In accordance with Department of Defense (DoD), Director of National Intelligence (DNI) and Air Force directives, regulations and instructions, implements local policies and procedures to ensure the effective and efficient management for military, civilian and contractor personnel of SCI and collateral program functions including physical, personnel, information and industrial security. The position will provide "day-to-day" support for Collateral and Sensitive Compartmented Information (SCI) activities.

Responsibilities include but are not limited to:

• Formulates plans, policies, procedures and other documentation required to deal with the operation of SCI protection functions and activities IAW DoD 5105.21 Volumes 1-3, ICD 704/5, AFMAN 14-304, AFI 16-1404/06 and AFI 31-501.
• Perform data entry to the Personnel Access Security System database and maintain all customer sponsored billets and quota information.
• Follow and enforce the customer's Standard Operating Procedures.
• Perform miscellaneous administrative support functions as directed by the contractor site lead and/or the Government Security Representative.
• Review, track, and monitor security clearance processing activities with appropriate government personnel to achieve appropriate clearance actions.
• Participate in Air Force SAP security compliance inspections of government organizations and industry.
• Conduct Defense Central Index of Investigations (DCII) and SAPNP reviews of candidates being submitted for SAP access.
• Perform data entry and record checks in the Joint Access Database (JADE) and maintains all customer sponsored personnel access information current.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in a related field; an additional 4 years of equivalent experience might be substituted for a degree.
• 6+ years of total related experience
• 3+ years of experience within PERSEC supporting SAP / SAPF.
• Must be familiar with security policy/manuals and the appropriate ICDs/ JAFANs/DOD Manuals and other guiding policy documents.
• Must complete DISS training within six months of starting on contract (if performing SCI personnel security functions)
• Must complete Joint Access Database Environment (JADE) training within six months of starting on contract (if performing SAP personnel security functions).
• Willingness to travel within the organizational Area of Responsibility (AOR) (note - could be extensive, and will include both air and ground transportation)

Clearance Requirements:

• Current Top-Secret Clearance with SCI Eligibility is required.
• Eligibility for access to Special Access Programs.
• Willingness to submit to a polygraph.

Physical Requirements:

• Must be able to remain in a stationary position 50%.
• Needs to occasionally move about inside the office to access file cabinets, office machinery, etc.
• Constantly operates a computer and other office productivity machinery, such as a calculator, machine and computer printer.
• Frequently communicates with co-workers, management and customers, which may involve delivering presentations. Must be able to exchange accurate information in these situations.