Security Assistant - Personnel Security (PERSEC) - Pentagon - TS

RiverTech is seeking a dedicated and detail-oriented Personnel Security (PERSEC) Assistant to support the Joint Staff Security Office (JSSO) in managing and maintaining compliance with Federal, DoD, and organizational personnel security policies. The PERSEC Security Assistant will assist with processing security clearances, maintaining accurate records, and ensuring compliance with security standards and guidelines. To join our team of outstanding professionals, apply today!

Responsibilities

• Assist with initiating, reviewing, and tracking personnel security clearance applications and status in compliance with applicable regulations.
• Develop and maintain personnel security files in accordance with established retention policies, to include accurate and up-to-date clearance documentation and records in designated systems.
• Support the enforcement of personnel security policies, ensuring alignment with Federal, DoD, and organizational requirements.
• Assist with Continuous Vetting investigations and adjudications as required.
• Help coordinate and facilitate security-related training and briefings for personnel, including onboarding and annual refresher sessions, while ensuring training completion and maintaining accurate training records.
• Provide customer support by responding to inquiries related to personnel security matters, providing clear and accurate guidance.

This position is on-site at The Pentagon.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma/GED.
• Minimum of three (3) years of experience in a respective field of expertise.
• TS Clearance with SCI eligibility.
• Must possess a working knowledge of the U.S. Government Security Programs and skills in planning, developing, implementing, and evaluating security programs to meet mission requirements for which they support.
• Excellent written and oral communication and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.

Desired Qualification:

• BA or BS Degree preferred.

Pay Range (The pay range for this job level is provided as general guidance only, and is not a guarantee of compensation or salary. Additional factors considered in extending an offer include (but are not limited to) the responsibilities of the job, education, experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities, as well as internal equity, alignment with market data, applicable bargaining agreements (if any), and other laws)

$83,492.83 - $142,213.65
Benefits Description

Regular - The company offers a comprehensive benefits program, including medical, dental, vision, life insurance, 401(k) and a range of other voluntary benefits. Paid Time Off (PTO) is offered to regular full-time and eligible part-time employees.
Job ID

2025-15200
Work Type

On-Site
Company Description



Work Where it Matters

RiverTech, an Akima company, is not just another federal professional solutions contractor. As an Alaska Native Corporation (ANC), our mission and purpose extend beyond our exciting federal projects as we support our shareholder communities in Alaska.

At RiverTech, the work you do every day makes a difference in the lives of our 15,000 Iñupiat shareholders, a group of Alaska natives from one of the most remote and harshest environments in the United States.

For our shareholders, RiverTech provides support and employment opportunities and contributes to the survival of a culture that has thrived above the Arctic Circle for more than 10,000 years.

For our government customers, RiverTech provides innovative solutions to complex engineering and operational challenges and delivers wide-ranging services for mission support, systems engineering, and IT.

As a RiverTech employee, you will be surrounded by a challenging, yet supportive work environment that is committed to innovation and diversity, two of our most important values. You will also have access to our comprehensive benefits and competitive pay in addition to growth opportunities and excellent retirement options.