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# Security Analyst - CPE Ground

- **Company:** JANUS Research Group
- **Location:** Fort Belvoir, VA, United States
- **Experience:** Expert
- **Salary:** $75,000.0 - $85,000.0
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** Cyber Security, Information Systems, Identity and Access Management, Information Security Management, Routing, Enterprise Software Applications, Data Analytics, 3-tier Architectures, National Industrial Security Program Operating Manual (NISPOM)
- **Published:** August 24, 2026
- **Apply:** https://www.clearancejobs.com/jobs/9113959/security-analyst-cpe-ground

## About the Role

* Education: Bachelor's Degree from an accredited college or university.
 * Experience Baseline: Minimum of 5 years of progressive experience managing multi-disciplinary DoD security programs, program protection, or military intelligence environments.

Technical Vetting Tools & Systems

 * Vetting & Security Systems: Full operational proficiency within DISS, PSIP, and APACS.
 * Access Management: Hands-on experience Routing DD2875 packets through digital channels, ICAM, and AESIP systems.
 * Security Frameworks: Foundational knowledge of DoD Directive 5200.01 (DoD Information Security Program), NISPOM, Derivative Classification parameters, and OPSEC metrics.
 * Communication: Proven ability to respond to ad-hoc security inquiries in a high-tempo environment, provide clear policy guidance, and manage cross-functional taskers.

## Description

The Security Specialist IV provides high-level technical expertise and analytical support for Department of Defense (DoD) security programs and program protection operations. Based on-site at Fort Belvoir, VA, the specialist independently manages multi-disciplinary security tracks across physical, personnel (PERSEC), industrial (INDUSEC), and operations security (OPSEC/Anti-Terrorism) domains. This role is responsible for processing workforce compliance pipelines, navigating specialized defense tracking networks, and delivering data-driven metrics to senior leadership within the Acquisition and Enterprise Support Directorate., 1. Core Security Operations & Metrics Tracking

 * Maintenance and daily oversight of the Security Office Actions Tracker, capturing data on verification requests, Visit Authorization Requests (VAR), personnel actions, foreign travel compliance, and incoming taskers.
 * Compiles, structures, and presents daily and monthly security metrics to produce the weekly Security Office Actions briefings used during the Acquisition and Enterprise Support Directorate synchronization meetings.
 * Author, review, and apply analytical research methods to develop comprehensive program protection documentation, policies, and standard operating procedures (SOP).

 2. Personnel & Industrial Security Management (PERSEC / INDUSEC)

 * Orchestrates personal security clearance tracks using the Personnel Security Investigation Portal (PSIP), including initiating Form Updates, managing Tier 3 (T3) initial background investigations, and tracking personnel compliance timelines.
 * Coordinates and schedules biometric/fingerprinting requirements for newly onboarded or upgrading total force personnel requiring active background vetting.
 * Validates, creates, and submits Visit Authorization Requests (VAR) directly within the Defense Information System for Security (DISS).
 * Audits, processes, and tracks access provisioning requests via DD Form 2875 System Access requests utilizing automated frameworks like Identity, Credential, and Access Management (ICAM) and the Army Enterprise Systems Integration Program (AESIP).
 * Manages facility access control pipelines, including reviewing and completing RTI39 Compound Badge Requests for on-site personnel.

 3. Foreign Travel Vetting & Compliance

 * Pre-screens, validates, and cross-references clearance levels, mandatory foreign clearance training, country-specific hazard maps, and visa requirements for personnel deploying on personal or official foreign travel.
 * Operates the Aircraft Personnel Automated Clearance System (APACS) to secure organizational approval for international transit.
 * Navigates DISS network criteria to upload, report, and maintain records for required foreign travel categories; conducts formal security debriefs and records completed travel closure statements in DISS upon return.
 * Maintained total program compliance by reviewing and updating the Derivative Classification Training Certificate tracker in strict accordance with USD(I) Policy Memorandums.


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