Founded in 2007, Initiate Government Solutions (IGS) a Woman Owned Small Business. We are a fully remote IT services provider that delivers innovative Enterprise IT and Health Services solutions across the federal sector. Our focus is on data analytics, health informatics, cloud migration, and the modernization of federal information systems.
 

IGS uses ISO 9001:2015, 20000-1:2018, 27001:2013, 28001:2007, CMMI/SVC3, CMMI/DEV3 best practices, and PMBOK® methods to provide clients with a strategy to build solid foundations to grow capabilities and revenue. Our range of IT services and delivery methodologies are tailored to our customers’ unique needs to achieve maximum value.

IGS is currently recruiting a remote Personnel Security Specialist to support our FSO. 

The Personnel Security Specialist plays a crucial role in supporting the National Industrial Security Program (NISP). This position primarily focuses on personnel security while also assisting in various security-related functions to ensure compliance and safety within the organization.

This position is pending contract award, applicants will be reviewed post-award.   

Assignment of Work and Travel: This is a remote access assignment. Candidates will work remotely daily and will remotely access IGS systems and therein use approved IGS provided communications systems. Travel is not required; however, the candidate may be required to attend onsite meetings as requested.

Responsibilities and Duties (Included but not limited to):

• The Personnel Security Specialist will assist the FSO and leadership team in the execution of all security-related functions
• Support security training initiatives, creating, reviewing, tracking, and launching training for all staff 
• Assist with self-inspection and review of security processes to ensure compliance
• Support new hire processing/onboarding for classified and unclassified contracts and serve as the main POC for new hires as it relates to security onboarding 
• Provide security briefings, debriefings, and awareness training
• Provide outgoing Visit Access Request (VAR) and access certifications
• Review SF-86 investigations (eAPP) for completeness and serve as a point of contact through the submittal of the application via NBIS
• Assist in preparation for DCSA Security Reviews
• Support the management of DD254s for prime and partner organizations
• Assist with developing/revising Security policy documents (SPP, ITP, and other applicable documents)
• Assist with performing status checks on current investigations, determining upcoming reinvestigation dates, and relaying the information back to a staff member and FSO 
• Create, maintain, and audit personnel security files in accordance with NISPOM and company requirements
• Support ad hoc projects as requested 

• Minimum 5 years of experience in personnel security
• Candidates must be eligible to obtain and maintain Secret security clearance
• Knowledge of NISPOM requirements
• Strong work ethic, intense drive, and initiative for quality and customer service
• Proficient in the use of Windows based office software, including but not limited to Microsoft Office, Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook 
• Experience using SharePoint as a document library
• Ability to work well in a team environment as well as independently
• Detail-oriented and possesses strong organizational skills to manage multiple tasks and prioritize
• Ability to exercise discretion and maintain confidentiality of sensitive information

Preferred Qualifications and Core Competencies:

• An advanced degree in any field.
• Experience in personnel security roles.
• Knowledge of personnel security regulations.
• Prior successful experience working in a remote environment.
• Strong proficiency with utilizing Security portals (NISS, DISS, ACCS, & NBIS)
• Security focused certifications or training 

Successful IGS employees embody the following Core Values:

• Integrity, Honesty, and Ethics: We conduct our business with the highest level of ethics. Doing things like being accountable for mistakes, accepting helpful criticism, and following through on commitments to ourselves, each other, and our customers. 
• Empathy, Emotional Intelligence: How we interact with others including peers, colleagues, stakeholders, and customers matters. We take collective responsibility to create an environment where colleagues and customers feel valued, included, and respected. We work within a diverse, integrated, and collaborative team to drive towards accomplishing the larger mission. We conscientiously and meticulously learn about our customers’ and end-users’ business drivers and challenges to ensure solutions meet not only technical needs but also support their mission.
• Strong Work Ethic (Reliability, Dedication, Productivity): We are driven by a strong, self-motivated, and results-driven work ethic. We are reliable, accountable, proactive, and tenacious and will do what it takes to get the job done. 
• Life-Long Learner (Curious, Perspective, Goal Oriented): We challenge ourselves to continually learn and improve ourselves. We strive to be an expert in our field, continuously honing our craft, and finding solutions where others see problems.  

Compensation: There are a host of factors that can influence final salary, including, but not limited to, geographic location, Federal Government contract labor categories and contract wage rates, relevant prior work experience, specific skills and competencies, education, and certifications.

Benefits: Initiate Government Solutions offers competitive compensation and a robust benefits package, including comprehensive medical, dental, and vision care, matching 401K and profit sharing, paid time off, training time for personal development, flexible spending accounts, employer-paid life insurance, employer-paid short and long term disability coverage, an education assistance program with potential merit increases for obtaining a work-related certification, employee recognition, and referral programs, spot bonuses, and other benefits that help provide financial protection for the employee and their family.

Initiate Government Solutions participates in the Electronic Employment Verification Program.