Supervisor, Security Administration

Peraton

. Deliver comprehensive security operations across multiple facilities and programs .

Posted 10/16/2026full-timeChantilly • Virginia • United StatesMid-LevelSenior💰 $80,000 - $128,000 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates extensive experience in industrial security within the defense contracting industry, with a strong focus on security clearance processes, personnel security management, and compliance with government security policies. Proficient in managing security operations, conducting audits, and developing security documentation.

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Industrial Security ExperienceTop Secret/SCI EligibilityDISS ExpertiseDD Form 254 ProcessingStakeholder Management Skills

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Hard Skills

Security Clearance ProcessingPersonnel Security ManagementAudit and Inspection ManagementSecurity Policy InterpretationIncident ReportingContinuous Vetting MonitoringSecurity Briefing ExecutionDocument ControlProposal Volume DevelopmentDatabase Management

Soft Skills

Customer Service OrientationWritten Communication SkillsVerbal Communication SkillsProblem-Solving AbilityStakeholder Coordination

Tools & Technologies

DISSNBISEAppNISSSIMSAccess CommanderSentinel

Industry Keywords

Defense ContractingDoD Security Policies32 CFR Part 117SEAD 3SEAD 4Executive OrdersVulnerability AssessmentSelf-Inspection Programs

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Deliver comprehensive security operations across multiple facilities and programs
Interpret and enforce government and company security policies
Provide direction and guidance to program security personnel, program managers, and external stakeholders
Maintain liaison with U.S. government program security officers, customers, and defense agencies
Serve as the primary point of contact for security-related coordination
Serve as Personnel Security point of contact for cleared personnel
Initiate, review, and submit clearance packages, including initial investigations, upgrades, and transfers
Manage personnel security actions in DISS, including relationships, visit requests, incident reports, CSRs, and eligibility verifications
Monitor Continuous Vetting alerts and DISS notifications
Conduct security briefings, SF-312 execution, annual refresher training, foreign travel briefings, courier briefings, and debriefings
Maintain accurate, audit-ready personnel security records
Support SEAD 3 reporting obligations and ensure timely report submission in DISS
Coordinate with DCSA and other government adjudicative and investigative agencies on clearance-related actions, RFIs, and interim determinations
Provide prime and/or subcontractor security support and direction
Develop, issue, and maintain DD Form 254s and associated security guidance
Develop and revise program-level security plans, procedures, and instructions
Oversee classified space management and document control
Lead security self-inspections and internal audits, and lead DCSA security reviews
Develop security volumes for competitive proposals and business capture efforts
Manage facility information and security records in NISS

Requirements

What you’ll need

6 years of hands-on experience in industrial security within the defense contracting industry, including direct FSO or CPSO experience
Must be able to obtain and maintain Top Secret/SCI eligibility with Top Secret-level access
High-level understanding of DoD and Intelligence Community security clearance processes and security policies and procedures related to 32 CFR Part 117
Current hands-on expertise with DISS, NBIS, eApp, and NISS
Working knowledge of 32 CFR Part 117 (NISPOM), SEAD 3, SEAD 4, and relevant Executive Orders
Experience processing the full clearance lifecycle: initials, continuous vetting, transfers, and upgrades
Ability to apply government security requirements in complex multi-level secure environments
Strong expertise in DD Form 254 cradle-to-grave processing
Experience navigating DCSA vulnerability assessment and self-inspection programs
Strong customer service orientation and stakeholder management skills
Highly proficient written and verbal communication skills
Capability in authoring security proposal volumes and operational documentation
Ability to independently identify, assess, and resolve unique security situations
Skill in using databases to track and monitor information
Experience managing classified collateral facilities
Familiarity with enterprise security management tools such as SIMS, Access Commander, Sentinel, or equivalent

Benefits

Comp & perks

Potential eligibility for overtime
Shift differential may be available
Discretionary bonus may be available