Adjudicator III

Akima; Albuquerque (NM); On-site; USD 75,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Akima Global Technology (AGT) is seeking a Personnel Security Specialist III to review investigative reports and determine eligibility for DOE access authorization. The role supports SME reviews, ensures thorough PSF assessments, and prepares security documents and case evaluations.

Responsibilities include preparing LOIs and SSCs, documenting findings with professional writing, and assisting in security actions while maintaining compliance with DOE orders and regulations.

Qualifications

• Undergraduate degree or 1–3 years of DOE personnel security or equivalent experience is desirable.
• Strong verbal and written communication, and professional writing techniques.
• Excellent organizational and planning skills and computer literacy.

Responsibilities

• Review investigations, reinvestigations, and related personnel security cases.
• Analyze derogatory and mitigating information and prepare case histories and evaluations.
• Prepare letters, reports, and security documents as appropriate.
• Enter data into personnel security databases and assist SMEs with training.

Skills

Verbal communication

Written communication

Organizational skills

Planning skills

Security program knowledge

Professional writing

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher

Tools

Data entry software

Job description

Provide expertise to review and analyze investigative reports to be able to correctly identify and evaluate derogatory and mitigating information and make a recommendation regarding an individual’s eligibility or continued eligibility for a Department of Energy (DOE) access authorization. The Personnel Security Specialist III position is responsible for assisting Personnel Security Specialist Subject Matter Experts (SME) with the quality assurance of all actions going to the Federal Staff from the section’s team. The Personnel Security Specialist III reviews all relevant information and actions documented in a personnel security file (PSF), not just spot checking but is required to conduct a thorough review of the PSF and all relevant information pertaining to the action. A review may warrant an entire PSF review, including case evaluation sheets and any other documents relevant to the current adjudicative action.

Responsibilities

• Attend and complete professional development training as it relates to Personnel Security proficiency.
• Assures completeness of investigative coverage; identifies and analyzes derogatory and mitigating information, prepares detailed written case histories and case evaluations and analysis of all available information, and makes written determinations and recommends further action and processing.
• All written products must be professionally prepared, and technically and grammatically correct. Case evaluations include, but are not limited to, investigations, reinvestigations, and HRP, and SCI cases.
• Prepare letters of interrogatory (LOIs), reports, or other security related documents, as appropriate.
• Prepare correspondence related to any subsequent security action, such as psychiatric evaluations, clearance suspensions, and administrative reviews to include preparation of the Summary of Security Concern (SSC); and testify before a Hearing Officer during Administrative Review hearings when deemed appropriate.
• Ensure that SSCs prepared by the section team members for Administrative Review are correct, complete, and in full compliance with all laws and DOE Orders, policy and guidelines.
• Enter information and data into the personnel security databases.
• Assists the SME in the planning and training of personnel security specialists within the teams.
• All other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• Undergraduate degree or at least one to three years of specialized experience in the DOE personnel security program or equivalent government personnel security or investigative experience, is desirable.
• Demonstrated knowledge in the following areas: good verbal and presentation skills at the professional level, communication, effective writing techniques, and computer skills.
• Excellent organizational and planning skills.
• Working knowledge of the DOE NNSA Personnel Security Program, DOE Manual 470.4-5, Personnel Security, Title 10 Code of Federal Regulations, Part 710 (10 CFR 710) and Atomic Energy Act of 1954, Energy Reorganization Act of 1974, the Privacy Act, and other related
• Federal statutes, Executive Order 10450, DOE standards and procedures implementing these statutes and executive orders, security regulations affecting personnel security programs.
• Possess a comprehensive knowledge of theories, techniques, and practices in the field of personnel security and be able to effectively apply such principles and techniques to a wide variety of problems and situations, and sufficient to evaluate the most serious derogatory personnel security cases.
• Knowledge of the principles of criminal law, political science, psychology, intelligence-gathering processes, investigative procedures, medical and pharmaceutical terminology.
• Active DOE Q clearance.

Job ID

2026-25974

Work Type

On-Site

Company Description

Work Where it Matters

Akima Global Technology (AGT), an Akima company, is not just another federal IT contractor. As an Alaska Native Corporation (ANC), our mission and purpose extend beyond our exciting federal projects as we support our shareholder communities in Alaska.

At AGT, the work you do every day makes a difference in the lives of our 15,000 Iñupiat shareholders, a group of Alaska natives from one of the most remote and harshest environments in the United States.

For our shareholders, AGT provides support and employment opportunities and contributes to the survival of a culture that has thrived above the Arctic Circle for more than 10,000 years.

For our government customers, AGT delivers new technologies and partners with leading edge commercial enterprises to deliver unique and innovative IT solutions.

As an AGT employee, you will be surrounded by a challenging, yet supportive work environment that is committed to innovation and diversity, two of our most important values. You will also have access to our comprehensive benefits and competitive pay in addition to growth opportunities and excellent retirement options.