Program Specialist – Information Security
Our client, a leading Pacific Northwest utility provider committed to public service and environmental stewardship, is seeking a Program Specialist – Information Security for their Portland, Oregon or Vancouver, Washington location. In this role, you will provide administrative and operational support for personnel and information security programs, with a focus on identity verification, credentialing, badging, physical access management, and regulatory compliance. You will work closely with security personnel and internal stakeholders to support established security procedures, maintain accurate records, and help ensure the protection of sensitive information and critical infrastructure. This position is ideal for a detail-oriented, adaptable professional who thrives in a collaborative environment, handles confidential information with discretion, and remains organized and composed while managing competing priorities.
This position is a one-year renewable contract that includes employee benefits! If you think you’d be a good fit, we want to hear from you!
Pay Range: $30.00 – 36.00 hourly, DOE
Location: Portland, Oregon or Vancouver, Washington – 100% Onsite
Key Responsibilities for Program Specialist:
- Coordinate and manage daily operations for personnel security enrollment centers in Portland, Oregon, and Vancouver, Washington, including appointment scheduling, identity verification onboarding, and reinvestigations.
- Monitor enrollment center schedules, troubleshoot equipment and connectivity issues, and collaborate with internal teams and federal enrollment centers to resolve operational challenges.
- Maintain accurate program records, tracking systems, and reports using SharePoint, Excel, USAccess, Workday, and ProWatch.
- Support Personal Identity Verification (PIV), badging, credentialing, and physical access management, including access issuance, revocation, and badge accountability.
- Monitor and validate personnel security data across multiple systems to ensure accuracy, consistency, and compliance with established procedures.
- Support NERC CIP, WECC, HSPD-12, and Department of Energy (DOE) security compliance requirements by maintaining documentation and monitoring regulatory updates.
- Assist with internal and external audits by gathering supporting documentation, reviewing records, and preparing compliance reports.
- Maintain confidential personnel security files, access records, and official documentation in accordance with federal security and records management requirements.
- Identify opportunities for process improvement, data tracking, and operational efficiency, developing recommendations and reporting findings to leadership.
- Provide guidance to employees and stakeholders regarding personnel security policies, credentialing procedures, and access requirements.
- Coordinate program communications, track project activities, and prepare correspondence, status updates, and supporting documentation for program and procurement activities.
Requirements for Program Specialist:
- Associate’s or bachelor’s degree in Business Management, Business Administration, or a closely related field is preferred.
- 1+ year of relevant experience with an applicable bachelor’s degree, 3+ years with an applicable associate’s degree, or 5+ years without a degree is required.
- Experience in program support and coordination, including progressively more technical responsibilities.
- Intermediate proficiency with SharePoint, Microsoft Project, and Microsoft Access, or comparable software applications.
- Valid U.S. driver’s license is required.
- Familiarity with government onboarding procedures, badge issuance, credentialing, and access management is preferred.
- Knowledge of HSPD-12, national security clearances, public trust background investigations, and applicable federal regulations and Executive Orders is preferred.
**We are unable to accommodate corp. to corp. candidates**
About Motus Recruiting and Staffing, Inc:
Founded in 2006, Motus is an award-winning recruiting and staffing firm in the Pacific Northwest, specializing in professional services and technology solutions. We are a group of people who not only recognize the importance of representation, but actively fight for diversity, equity, and inclusion in the recruitment process. Our goal is to educate organizations on the importance of DEI when hiring, promoting, and supporting diverse employees. We are calling organizations to demonstrate their commitment to DEI by being intentional about who they hire.
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, citizenship, disability or protected veteran status.
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