Security Clearance Specialist

Veterans, Reservists, Guardsmen and military family members are encouraged to apply!!

We offer remote work opportunities (AK, AR, AZ, CA, *CO, FL, HI, IA, ID, IL, KS, LA, MD, MN, MO, MT, NE, NV, NM, NC, ND, OK, OR, SC, SD, TX, UT, VA/DC, *WA, WI & WY only)

Job Summary

Works under supervision and follows established procedures. Reviews electronic Security Clearance applications for completeness and enters employee security data into the government Electronic Personnel Security Questionnaire (EPSQ) software program for transmittal to the Defense Security Service. Key resource in the overall process of granting Security Clearance to personnel in the organization as dictated by business need. Provides fingerprinting services to all personnel at the corporate location and in the field as requested. Safeguards DoD sensitive and TriWest confidential materials. Compiles reports and statistics for senior management and the organization for government reporting. Corresponds with representatives and/or Office of Personnel Management (OPM), TRICARE Management Activity (TMA) or Department of Hearing and Appeals (DOHA) agents regarding project issues, personnel clearance, cleared facilities, and other security matters. Provides management with interpretation of the TRICARE Operations Manual to ensure compliance with government projects and updates the organization's standard practice procedures when appropriate.

Works closely with management in reviewing government contract compliance for personnel occupying positions requiring access to Controlled Unclassified Information (CUI).

Education & Experience

Key Responsibilities

• Conduct comprehensive credentialing processes for healthcare providers and/or government customers.
• Collaborate with clients to understand specific credentialing requirements and ensure compliance.
• Provide delegated credentialing oversight and auditing, ensuring adherence to established standards.
• Security experience in the US Government, DoD, or contractor community.
• Be a Subject Matter Expert (SME) in personnel security and an understanding of DoD Investigative and Adjudicative Guidance for Issuing Common Access Cards (CAC).
• Review Standard Form questionnaires for completeness and accuracy.
• Administer routine aspects of industrial security programs to ensure compliance with government and company security policies and procedures.
• Identify gaps in team skills and remediating gaps in the line with strategy.
• Develop new services, or update existing services, in line with customer insights and need.
• Build and maintain tracking spreadsheets/databases for PERSEC activities.
• Ensuring all staff have appropriate training completed.

Competencies

Commitment to Task: Ability to conform to established policies and procedures; exhibit high motivation.

Communication / People Skills: Ability to influence or persuade others under positive or negative circumstances; adapt to different styles; listen critically; collaborate.

Computer Literacy: Ability to function in a multi-system Microsoft environment using Word, Outlook, TriWest Intranet, the Internet, and department software applications.

Empathy / Customer Service: Customer-focused behavior; helping approach, including listening skills, patience, respect, and empathy for another's position.

Independent Thinking / Self-Initiative: Critical thinkers with ability to focus on things which matter most to achieving outcomes; commitment to task to produce outcomes without direction and to find necessary resources.

Organizational Skills: Ability to organize people or tasks, adjust to priorities, learn systems, within time constraints and with available resources; detail-oriented.

Problem Solving / Analysis: Ability to solve problems through systematic analysis of processes with sound judgment; has a realistic understanding of relevant issues.

Team-Building / Team Player: Influence the actions and opinions of others in a positive direction and build group commitment.

Working Conditions

Taking Care of Our Nation’s Heroes.

It’s Who We Are. It’s What We Do.

Do you have a passion for serving those who served?

Join the TriWest Healthcare Alliance Team! We’re On a Mission to Serve®!

Our job is to make sure that America’s heroes get connected to health care in the community.

At TriWest Healthcare Alliance, we’ve proudly been on that important mission since 1996.

We’re more than just a health care company. We’re passionate about serving others! We believe in rewarding loyal, hard-working people who are willing to learn as they grow. TriWest Healthcare Alliance values teamwork. Join our team, fulfill your responsibilities, and you may also be considered for frequent pay raises, overtime opportunities to earn even more, recognition and reward programs, and much more. Of course, we also offer a comprehensive and progressive compensation and benefits package that includes:

• Medical, Dental and Vision Coverage
• Generous paid time off
• 401(k) Retirement Savings Plan (with matching)
• Short-term and long-term disability, basic life, and accidental death and dismemberment insurance
• Tuition reimbursement
• Paid volunteer time

*Annual base salary for Colorado and Washington State residents: $64,000 - $71,000 depending on experience*

TriWest Healthcare Alliance is an equal employment opportunity employer. We are proud to have an inclusive work environment and know that a diverse team is a strength that will drive our success. To that end, TriWest strives to create an inclusive environment that cultivates and supports diversity at every organizational level, including hiring and retaining a diverse workforce, and we highly encourages candidates from all backgrounds to apply. Applicants are considered for positions without discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability or any other consideration made unlawful by applicable federal, state, or local laws.