Job Information
Parsons Corporation Security Analyst in Chantilly, Virginia
Minimum Clearance Required to Start:
Top Secret SCI w/Polygraph
Job Description:
Parsons is looking for three levels of Security Analyst that will provide support to Security Directorate and advise the Personnel Security Division management on all security issues that affect PSD and its customers. Security Analysts are responsible for the coordination, background investigation processing, appellate activities, and continuous vetting associated with personnel security determinations for military, civilian and industrial sources.
In addition, the Security Analyst will:
Interface between Government agencies and industrial organizations for obtaining, verifying, and granting access to Customer programs
Update, maintain, and audit the security clearance database
Conduct personnel clearance verification
Keep daily metrics of work completed
Use multiple Customer, DOD, and IC databases including, but not limited to, SCT, DISS, Scattered Castles, etc
Maintain confidentiality of assets and information pertaining to personnel security
Elicit, articulate, and document information in a well-organized manner
Support PSD personnel in all security analysis tasks that contribute to the processing, issuance, or revocation of personnel security clearances.
Travel locally to meet with customers and fulfill requirements as necessary
Conduct additional tasks as required to assist in security analysis and, and may be surged and/or permanently relocated internally to PSD to support mission needs
Participate in special projects as required
* All Levels Must possess a current TS/SCI w/ Poly clearance
Level I: Entry Level
Essential Experience and Skills:
Must possess a current TS/SCI w/ Poly clearance
High school diploma and minimum of 3 years of relevant experience
Experience performing Background Investigations, Counterintelligence, or Personnel Security for US Government clearances
Demonstrated experience with Microsoft Office Suite (2010 or later)
Demonstrated customer service and telephone skills
Ability to work independently on assigned tasks
Ability to complete work on a short deadline
Database data entry skills
Level II: Mid-Level
Essential Experience and Skills:
Must possess a current TS/SCI w/ Poly clearance
Associate’s and minimum of 1 year of relevant experience or equivalency
Ability to learn various databases during performance of the contract.
Prioritize competing tasks and possess effective time management skills.
Experience in personnel security processing related to background investigations and/or security access determinations in adjudications consistent with SEAD 4 and E.O. 12968 guidelines.
Level III: Senior Level
Security professional who provides advice and assistance to the government regarding security analysis and adjudication. Level III Security Analysts apply knowledge and experience with standard security concepts, practices, and procedures. In addition to possessing the Level I and Level II Security Analyst
Essential Experience and Skills:
Must possess a current TS/SCI w/ Poly clearance
Bachelor’s and minimum of 5 year of relevant experience or equivalency
Exceptional customer skills.
Demonstrated ability to problem solve and develop and create innovative solutions.
Demonstrated technical understanding to be able to teach how to use various security applications.
Must be able to obtain, maintain and/or currently possess a security clearance. The position may require a COVID vaccination or an approved accommodation/exemption for a disability/medical condition or religious belief as required by federal, state, provincial or local mandates or customer requirements.
Must be able to obtain, maintain and/or currently possess a security clearance.
The position may require a COVID vaccination or an approved accommodation/exemption for a disability/medical condition or religious belief as required by federal, state, provincial or local mandates or customer requirements.
About Us
Parsons is a digitally enabled solutions provider focused on the defense, security, and infrastructure markets. With nearly 75 years of experience, Parsons is uniquely qualified to deliver cyber/converged security, technology-based intellectual property, and other innovative services to federal, regional, and local government agencies, as well as to private industrial customers worldwide.
Parsons is an equal opportunity, drug-free employer committed to diversity in the workplace. Minority/Female/Disabled/Protected Veteran/LGBTQ+.
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