Personnel Security Specialist

CACI International Inc

Personnel Security Specialist providing essential support to security personnel within the US Coast Guard. Responsible for maintaining security protocols and compliance with federal guidelines.

Posted 6/2/2026full-timeAlexandria • District of Columbia, Virginia • 🇺🇸 United StatesMid-LevelSenior💰 $68,400 - $143,700 per yearWebsite

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

TypeScript

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Process incoming/outgoing visitor access requests (VARs)
Create and maintain strong client relationship
Participate in annual self-inspections
Maintain personnel security records through ISMS
Process foreign travel requests
Process EQIP requests
Conduct initial and annual refresher training
Maintain document control
Investigate and report security violations
Issue courier cards and maintain accountability
Maintain/Update access list for all facilities
Interface and upload documents to SECCEN
Coordinate SCI Indoctrinations for both military personnel and contractors
Conduct thorough debriefings for personnel who have had access to SCI
Ensure individuals understand their ongoing responsibility to protect classified information
Review and explain non-disclosure agreements
Address any questions or concerns about handling sensitive information post-access
Collect any remaining classified materials or access credentials
Document the completion of the exit process
Stay up-to-date with the latest SCI handling procedures and regulations
Ensure all debriefs and exit briefs comply with federal guidelines and USCG policies
Maintain accurate records of all debriefing and exit briefing sessions
Clearly explain complex security concepts and requirements
Answer questions professionally and authoritatively
Adapt communication style to various levels of personnel

Requirements

What you’ll need

(TS) Top Secret Security clearance with the ability to obtain SCI eligibility
BA/BS or equivalent years of experience
3+ years of relevant personnel security experience
Firm understanding of security administrative processes
Solid background in personnel security experience with EQIP/SF-86 familiarity
Contract security experience
VAR processing
Access list maintenance and DD-254 preparation
Familiarity with working in a classified workspace/SCIF
Ability to provide security briefings/refresher training on a weekly/monthly/annual basis
Proficient with Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook)

Benefits

Comp & perks

healthcare
wellness
financial
retirement
family support
continuing education
time off benefits

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Hard Skills & Tools

personnel securitysecurity administrative processesVAR processingaccess list maintenanceDD-254 preparationsecurity briefingsrefresher trainingISMSEQIPSF-86

Soft Skills

client relationship managementcommunicationinvestigationreportingtrainingdocument controlproblem-solvingadaptabilityprofessionalismauthoritative answering

Certifications

Top Secret Security clearanceSCI eligibility