Personnel Security Program Specialist
Our client, a leading Pacific Northwest utility provider committed to public service and environmental stewardship, is seeking a Personnel Security Program Specialist for their Portland, Oregon location. In this role, you will provide administrative and operational support for personnel security programs, including employee onboarding, background investigation coordination, credentialing, badging, and access management. You will work closely with security personnel, employees, and new hires to support compliance with federal personnel security policies, procedures, and regulatory requirements. This position is ideal for a detail-oriented professional who thrives in a collaborative environment, handles confidential information with discretion, and can effectively manage competing priorities in a fast-paced setting.
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: $32.00 – 36.00
Location: Portland, Oregon – HYBRID – 2-days per week (Mondays & Wednesday)
Key Responsibilities for Personnel Security Program Specialist:
- Coordinate personnel security onboarding, including background investigations, recordkeeping, and troubleshooting system issues.
- Process federal background investigation applications through e-APP, ensuring accurate documentation and coordinating with the Office of Personnel Management (OPM).
- Support PIV credentialing, fingerprinting, identity verification, badge issuance, and physical access management using USAccess and related security systems.
- Maintain accurate and confidential personnel security records, databases, and access control documentation in accordance with federal requirements.
- Provide customer service and guidance to employees, new hires, and internal stakeholders regarding onboarding, credentialing, and security procedures.
- Monitor program activities, track metrics, and prepare reports using SharePoint, Excel, and MS Project.
- Support internal and external security audits, including gathering documentation, reviewing compliance records, and recommending corrective actions.
- Assist with compliance requirements related to HSPD-12, NERC CIP, and Department of Energy (DOE) personnel security policies.
- Coordinate security requirements for foreign national visits and assignments, including access verification and documentation within DOE’s FACTS system.
- Develop and update program procedures, identify process improvements, and collaborate with security teams to resolve credentialing and access issues.
- Participate in security assessments, incident reviews, and program initiatives while maintaining strict confidentiality and adherence to established security protocols.
Requirements for Personnel Security Program Specialist:
- Associate’s degree in Business Administration, Business Management, Criminal Justice, Computer Science, or a related field is highly preferred. A bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Business Management, Criminal Justice, Project Management, or a related field is preferred.
- 1+ years of directly related 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 or project support, including progressively technical responsibilities, on-the-job training, or vocational training.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, including Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.
- Working knowledge of Microsoft Project, Microsoft Access, Windows Explorer, and File Manager.
- Valid U.S. driver’s license is required.
- Intermediate proficiency in SharePoint, including updating, tracking, and reporting program information, is highly preferred.
- Intermediate experience using PowerPoint for project tracking and reporting 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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