Personnel Security Specialist

Personnel Security Specialist

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Job Description

As the Personnel Security Specialist, you will serve as the primary liaison between Parsons, the FAA customer, and the selected candidate(s) for all personnel security actions and requirements along with access badge issuance, management, and renewal. You will lead coordination efforts to ensure timely, accurate, and compliant security processing of personnel working under the FAA contract. You will communicate with stakeholders, manage the security process from start to finish, maintain tracking systems, and ensure adherence to all applicable FAA, DHS, and facility security requirements.

Core Responsibilities

• Manage the end-to-end badge process for personnel working on FAA facilities : from application initiation, screening (including background check coordination), enrollment, issuance, renewal, termination, and badge recovery.
• Serve as the primary point of contact for badge-related questions from candidates, supervisors, and the FAA badging office.
• Maintain and update tracking logs, databases, and reports related to security status, expiration, renewals, denials, suspensions, and surrenders.
• Coordinate with Parsons HR, security, and contract administration teams to ensure candidate eligibility and documentation completeness.
• Work closely with the FAA badge office to schedule appointments, ensure candidate compliance with procedures (photo capture, identity verification, training, etc.).
• Monitor and report on security metrics (turnaround times, pending approvals, delinquent renewals, etc.), identify bottlenecks, and propose process improvements.
• Ensure compliance with all relevant regulations and policies (FAA, DHS, government facility access, contractor security requirements) and keep abreast of changes.
• Prepare communications (e.g., badge status notifications, renewal reminders) and escalate critical issues to management when necessary.
• Provide support during audits, site visits or inspections related to security.
• Train new hires or other team members on the security processes and related systems as required.

Required Skills And Qualifications

Salary Range : $72,900.00 - $127,600.00 We value our employees and want our employees to take care of their overall wellbeing, which is why we offer best-in-class benefits such as medical, dental, vision, paid time off, Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP), 401(k), life insurance, flexible work schedules, and holidays to fit your busy lifestyle! Parsons is an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, veteran status or any other protected status. We truly invest and care about our employee's wellbeing and provide endless growth opportunities as the sky is the limit, so aim for the stars! Imagine next and join the Parsons questAPPLY TODAY!