Entry-Level Personnel Security Analyst - Adjudicator TS/SCI

Xcelerate Solutions; McLean (VA); Hybrid; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Xcelerate Solutions is seeking a Junior Personnel Security Analyst/Adjudicator in Herndon, VA to support case adjudication under Senior Case Managers. You will organize investigative materials and apply Federal adjudicative standards to determine eligibility for access to National Security Information.

The role emphasizes building the case narrative, maintaining records, and coordinating routine reviews (Background Investigations, Polygraphs, National Agency Checks).

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree with 1 year of relevant experience.
• HS diploma with 2 years of relevant experience.
• TS/SCI with Full Scope Polygraph preferred.

Responsibilities

• Manage a varied caseload of minimally complex cases with steady output.
• Organize files and ensure routine investigations meet standards.
• Provide analytical support and recommend SME review when thresholds are met.
• Conduct interviews and briefings; prepare chronological case summaries.
• Draft adjudicative closing documents showing nexus to standards.
• Identify derogatory information early and support risk-mitigation actions.

Skills

Case Management

Investigative Review

Analytical Skills

Interviewing

Documentation

Risk Mitigation

MS Office

Education

Bachelor’s degree + 1 year experience

High School Diploma/GED + 2 years

Tools

MS Office

Job description

Xcelerate Solutions is seeking a Junior Personnel Security Analyst/Adjudicator in Herndon, VA to support case adjudication under Senior Case Managers. You will organize investigative materials and apply Federal adjudicative standards to determine eligibility for access to National Security Information.

The role emphasizes building the case narrative, maintaining records, and coordinating routine reviews (Background Investigations, Polygraphs, National Agency Checks).