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General information

Requisition #
R58753
Locations
USA-CA-El Segundo
Posting Date
03/05/2025
Security Clearance Required
TS/SCI
Remote Type
Onsite
Time Type
Full time

Description & Requirements

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ManTech seeks a motivated, career and customer-oriented Personnel Security Specialist II to join our team in El Segundo, CA.
The Personnel Security Specialist’s primary function is to handle personnel security functions in support of the customer’s facility and organization. The position will provide “day-today” PERSEC services for Collateral, Sensitive Compartmented Information (SCI) and Special Access Program (SAP) activities.

Responsibilities include but are not limited to:

  • Maintain various daily logs for a variety of administrative functions associated with PERSEC.

  • Perform data entry to the Joint Access Database and maintain all customer sponsored billets and quota information. Assist in maintaining personnel security files for all personnel of the supported element.

  • Review, track, and monitor security clearance processing activities with appropriate government personnel to achieve appropriate clearance actions.

  • Prepare, process, and/or review Program Access Request (PARs) for accuracy and access eligibility. Execute Special Access Program Nomination Process Questionnaires.

  • Conduct Defense Central Index of Investigations (DCII), Joint Personnel Access System (JPAS), and SAPNP reviews of candidates being submitted for SAP access.

  • Willingness to travel within the organizational Area of Responsibility (AOR) (note - could be extensive and will include both air and ground transportation).

  • Must complete Joint Access Database Environment (JADE) training.

  • Must complete the DoD SAPCO approved SAPNP training.

Minimum Qualifications:

  • Bachelor’s degree in information technology, computer science or information security. 4 additional years of experience may be substituted in place of a degree.

  • 6+ years related experience.

  • 4+ years’ relevant SCI or SAP experience.

  • Must be familiar with security policy/manuals and the appropriate ICDs/JAFANs/DOD Manuals and other guiding policy documents.

Preferred Qualifications:

  • 2+ years of SAP-related experience highly desired.

  • Must have the ability to work in a dynamic environment and effectively interact with numerous DOD, military/civilian personnel and industry partners.

  • Working knowledge of Microsoft Office (Word, PowerPoint, and Excel).

  • Possess a high degree of originality, creativity, initiative requiring minimal supervision.

Clearance Requirements:

  • Current Top Secret Clearance with SCI Eligibility.

  • Eligibility for access to Special Access Program Information.

  • 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, copy 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.


The projected compensation range for this position is $74,000.00-$123,100.00. There are differentiating factors that can impact a final salary/hourly rate, including, but not limited to, Contract Wage Determination, relevant work experience, skills and competencies that align to the specified role, geographic location (For Remote Opportunities), education and certifications as well as Federal Government Contract Labor categories.  In addition, ManTech invests in it’s employees beyond just compensation.  ManTech’s benefits offerings include, dependent upon position, Health Insurance, Life Insurance, Paid Time Off, Holiday Pay, Short Term and Long Term Disability, Retirement and Savings, Learning and Development opportunities, wellness programs as well as other optional benefit elections.

ManTech International Corporation, as well as its subsidiaries proactively fulfills its role as an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.

If you are a qualified individual with a disability and require a reasonable accommodation to apply for a position with ManTech through its online applicant system, please email us at careers@mantech.com and provide your name and contact information.