Personnel Security Specialist
The Opportunity:
As an expert in defense missions, your unique skill set inspires you to think bigger, push further, and ask questions others don’t. We need your extensive industry knowledge and advisory skills to help solve some of our clients’ most complex problems and find solutions that keep our nation safe.
As a Security Specialist, you’ll bring your consulting background to collaborate with thought leaders on cybersecurity projects. You’ll use your skills as you research, develop, analyze, assess, plan, and support the cybersecurity project. Work with us to help analyze policies and requirements.
Further your career while creating mission-forward solutions that matter.
Join us. The world can’t wait.
You Have:
- 5+ years of experience in the Federal government, professional services, or Federal consulting environment
- Experience writing or drafting executive or formal senior-level correspondence or material to support decision-making
- Ability to create and manage tracking tools, using SharePoint, Excel, and Teams to monitor high volumes of adjudication packages
- Ability to pay strict attention to detail
- Ability to manage multiple priorities and meet strict deadlines
- Secret clearance
- Bachelor's degree
Nice If You Have:
- Experience coordinating across multiple organizations and stakeholders
- Experience implementing Key Performance Indicators and success metrics
- Experience as a DoD Action Officer or Cybersecurity Policy Analyst
- Experience using collaboration and data management tools
- Knowledge of the HSPD-12 adjudication process
- Ability to work effectively in a high-pressure, fast-paced environment
- Possession of excellent organizational skills
- Possession of excellent analytical skills, to provide insights into package processing times, identify process improvements, and help streamline processes
- Possession of excellent written and verbal communication skills
Clearance:
Applicants selected will be subject to a security investigation and may need to meet eligibility requirements for access to classified information; Secret clearance is required.
Compensation
At Booz Allen, we celebrate your contributions, provide you with opportunities and choices, and support your total well-being. Our offerings include health, life, disability, financial, and retirement benefits, as well as paid leave, professional development, tuition assistance, work-life programs, and dependent care. Our recognition awards program acknowledges employees for exceptional performance and superior demonstration of our values. Full-time and part-time employees working at least 20 hours a week on a regular basis are eligible to participate in Booz Allen’s benefit programs. Individuals that do not meet the threshold are only eligible for select offerings, not inclusive of health benefits. We encourage you to learn more about our total benefits by visiting the Resource page on our Careers site and reviewing Our Employee Benefits page.
Salary at Booz Allen is determined by various factors, including but not limited to location, the individual’s particular combination of education, knowledge, skills, competencies, and experience, as well as contract-specific affordability and organizational requirements. The projected compensation range for this position is $60,400.00 to $137,000.00 (annualized USD). The estimate displayed represents the typical salary range for this position and is just one component of Booz Allen’s total compensation package for employees. This posting will close within 90 days from the Posting Date.
Identity Statement
As part of the application process, you are expected to be on camera during interviews and assessments. We reserve the right to take your picture to verify your identity and prevent fraud.
Work Model
Our people-first culture prioritizes the benefits of flexibility and collaboration, whether that happens in person or remotely.
- If this position is listed as remote or hybrid, you’ll periodically work from a Booz Allen or client site facility.
- If this position is listed as onsite, you’ll work with colleagues and clients in person, as needed for the specific role.
EEO Commitment
We’re an equal employment opportunity/affirmative action employer that empowers our people to fearlessly drive change – no matter their race, color, ethnicity, religion, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, lactation, or related medical conditions), national origin, ancestry, age, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, disability, veteran status, military or uniformed service member status, genetic information, or any other status protected by applicable federal, state, local, or international law.
