Administrative Security Assistant (PERSEC) Hybrid

Lensa; Washington (District of Columbia); Hybrid; USD 50,000 - 73,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company is urgently hiring an Administrative Security Assistant (PERSEC) to support a federal agency's personnel security program in Washington, DC. The role involves liaising between HR and security, managing background investigations, and ensuring compliance with security protocols. Candidates must have a Top Secret clearance and relevant experience in the field, with the position offering hybrid work flexibility and a competitive salary.

Qualifications

• At least 2 years in Federal Personnel Security experience.
• Top Secret clearance required.

Responsibilities

• Acting as liaison between HR and Security Divisions.
• Responding to inquiries about the status of investigations.
• Initiating background investigations for applicants.

Skills

File organization

Communication

Data entry

Education

Bachelor's degree in a Personnel Security-related area

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Administrative Security Assistant (PERSEC) Hybrid

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Job Descriptions

Position Title: Administrative Security Assistant (PERSEC) Hybrid

Reports To: Program Manager

Clearance Type: Top Secret clearance

Work Location: Washington, DC (Hybrid expected, 3 days onsite/week)

Start Date: In two weeks (urgently hiring)

Job Description

Advantage SCI is accepting applications to support a federal agency personnel security program.

Summary Of Duties Include But Not Limited To

• Acting as liaison between HR and Security Divisions in explaining onboarding process and its steps to applicants and providing support to HR staffing specialists regarding vetting questions.
• Responding to internal and external customer inquiries that will allow customers to obtain the status of their investigation or other related action.
• Initiating forms for background investigations for applicants/employees at the appropriate level, in accordance with the duties of their position.
• Tracking completion of security applications and providing updates.
• Conducting quality review and presenting findings to Federal employees regarding completed security applications to minimize unacceptable submissions to the investigative service provider.
• Supporting the execution of scanning and submitting fingerprint cards as well as verification that fingerprint results are classifiable.
• Supporting security division employees in their routing copies of credit reports, court records, Selective Service checks, and other investigative elements as needed.
• Tracking all stages of activities within the case management system
• Supporting the enrollment and disenrollment of personnel into FBI RAPBACK and Continuous Evaluation/Vetting systems as appropriate.
• Logging and processing incoming mail.
• Responding to email inquiries in a timely manner
• Supporting the execution of out-processing of employees to maintain an accurate inventory of personnel assigned.
  
  

Required Experience

Required Qualifications

• Top Secret clearance required
• Bachelor's degree in a Personnel Security-related area. A bachelor’s degree may be substituted with 2 years of Federal experience
• At least 2 years in Federal Personnel Security experience.
• Demonstrated administrative skills, particularly file organization and maintenance procedures, and in relevant business area(s) defined in the order.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office and data entry systems
• Ability to communicate with high-level visitors is imperative
  
  

Desired Qualifications

• Experience with FBI’s RAPBACK data system
• Human Resources experience
  
  

Working Conditions

• Able to sit and work at a computer keyboard for extended periods of time
• Able to stoop, kneel, bend at the waist and reach
• Able to sit, stand, walk, run
• Able to lift up to 50 pounds
  
  

Advantage SCI, LLC is an Equal Opportunity Employer

Advantage SCI is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or veteran status, or any other protected class.

Keyword: Personnel Security Assistant

From: Advantage SCI

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Entry level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Other, Information Technology, and Management

• Industries

  IT Services and IT Consulting

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