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Job Title: Personnel Security Specialist
Job Code: 24246
Job Location: Rochester, NY
Job Schedule: 9/80

Job Description: 
Seeking a self-starter who can efficiently manage a fast-paced, multi-tasking environment to ensure L3Harris compliance with all U.S. Government customer Personnel Security (PerSec) requirements. The role involves developing and implementing an effective security education and awareness training program, briefing individuals on their security clearance responsibilities, and debriefing those who no longer possess a need-to-know. Responsibilities include processing Department of Defense (DoD) PerSec applications, determining reciprocity for investigations, and utilizing security databases to include DISS & JADE. The candidate will initiate personnel to complete their security questionnaires in U.S. Government systems, assist with eApp access issues, and review investigative documents for accuracy. Additionally, the role requires interfacing with applicants and relevant contacts on case issues, handling sensitive inquiries, maintaining personnel security databases, and preparing correspondence and reports using Microsoft Office. The candidate will also support routine and non-routine administrative tasks related to project/program efforts.

Essential Functions: 
•    Ensures L3Harris compliance to all U.S. Government customer PerSec requirements.
•    Assist with developing and implementing an effective security education and awareness training program.
•    Conduct indoctrination briefings and educating cleared personnel on their clearance responsibilities.
•    Debriefing individuals who no longer have a need-to-know or resign from their position.
•    Conduct DoD processing of PerSec applications for perspective candidates and employees. Determine whether subjects of investigation can be granted reciprocity by a completed investigation from another agency.
•    Use of security databases, such as Defense Information System for Security (DISS) and National Background Investigation Services (NBIS) and JADE. 
•    Familiarization with DoD guidance and 32 CFR Part 117 NISPOM.
•    Use U.S. Government customer systems to initiate personnel to complete their security questionnaire. Interface with personnel in support of their investigation; assist with eApp access issues or questions.
•    Review investigative documents completed by personnel for errors, omissions, and quality.
•    Work with applicants and points of contact (Security, Human Resources, Program) on case issues.
•    Receive notification from U.S. Government regarding background investigation case matters and refer such information to appropriate staff personnel.
•    Perform security functions to include updating and maintaining personnel security databases and repositories and creating employee security records.
•    Handle sensitive inquiries made by internal and external customers and employees.
•    Follow-up on correspondence from both internal and external customers requiring review, approval and /or response.
•    Respond to telephone or written inquiries on complex matters, pending case questions, and status requests.
•    Prepare correspondence, reports, and other materials which involve the use of Microsoft Office.
•    Assist with routine and non-routine administrative requirements on project/program related efforts.

Qualifications:
•    Active Top Secret/SCI Clearance.
•    Requires a High School Diploma or equivalent and a minimum of 8 years of prior relevant experience or 2 years post-Secondary/Associates Degree with a minimum of 4 years of prior related experience.

Preferred Additional Skills:
•    Efficient, proactive, responsive team player with excellent written and oral communication skills.
•    Able to interface effectively with all levels of corporate management and government customers.
•    Proficient computer skills including Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook, and PowerPoint.
•    Highly organized with ability to manage multiple priorities and time sensitive deliverables.
•    Working knowledge of National Industrial Security Program Operating Manual (NISPOM), Intelligence Community Directives (ICD's) and supplement Information system security experience.
•    Familiarity with DISS, NBIS, JADE, Pre-Screening Questionnaire’s, Scattered Castles, and SIMS.

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Please be aware many of our positions require the ability to obtain a security clearance. Security clearances may only be granted to U.S. citizens. In addition, applicants who accept a conditional offer of employment may be subject to government security investigation(s) and must meet eligibility requirements for access to classified information.

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