Entry-Level Personnel Security Analyst & Adjudicator

VMD Corp; McLean (VA); On-site; USD 65,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

VMD Corp in the United States seeks a Junior Personnel Security Analyst / Adjudicator to support adjudicative decisions under Senior Case Managers. You will organize investigative materials and apply federal standards to determine eligibility for access to National Security Information.

Requirements: Bachelor’s degree with 1 year of relevant experience or HS diploma with 2 years; knowledge of ICD 704 and EO 12968; strong writing and MS Office skills; ability to handle sensitive information.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree + 1 year of relevant experience or High School Diploma/GED + 2 years of relevant experience.
• Working knowledge of Federal adjudicative requirements, ICD 704, and EO 12968.
• Demonstrated analytical ability, excellent writing skills, and proficiency in MS Office suite.

Responsibilities

• Case Management: Manage a varied caseload of minimally complex cases; maintain a production average of 23 completed cases per month.
• Investigative Review: Organize file materials and ensure routine coverage (Background Investigations, Polygraphs, and National Agency Checks) meets standards.
• Analytical Support: Identify cases meeting specific thresholds for Subject Matter Expert (SME) review and submit recommendations to Senior Case Managers.
• Interviews & Briefing: Partner with senior peers to conduct Subject interviews; prepare and deliver chronological case briefings to the Adjudication Board.
• Documentation: Compose adjudicative closing documents and summaries with a clear nexus between case facts and ICD 704/EO 12968 standards.
• Risk Mitigation: Identify significant derogatory information early and notify management; support the implementation of risk-mitigation strategies.

Skills

Analytical ability

Excellent writing skills

MS Office suite

Education

Bachelor’s degree + 1 year experience

HS Diploma/GED + 2 years experience

Job description

VMD Corp in the United States seeks a Junior Personnel Security Analyst / Adjudicator to support adjudicative decisions under Senior Case Managers. You will organize investigative materials and apply federal standards to determine eligibility for access to National Security Information.

Requirements: Bachelor’s degree with 1 year of relevant experience or HS diploma with 2 years; knowledge of ICD 704 and EO 12968; strong writing and MS Office skills; ability to handle sensitive information.