Federal Personnel Security Adjudications Specialist (Hiring Bonus)

Protection Strategies Incorporated; Springfield (VA); Hybrid; USD 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, Vision

401(k) Plan

Tuition Assistance

Employee Assistance Program

HSA & HRA Options

Commuter Benefits

Hiring bonus

Job summary

Protection Strategies Inc. is seeking a Personnel Security Specialist to support FPS in adjudications and suitability determinations, reviewing investigative records and ensuring compliance with federal requirements. This role contributes to national security missions in the Springfield, VA area.

You will collaborate with government personnel and investigators, manage multiple cases, and prepare assessments and correspondence, with a hiring bonus of 2,500 after 90 days probation.

Qualifications

• Three years of personnel security experience including background investigations, intake processing, and/or adjudications.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills to evaluate sensitive information and make sound recommendations.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to manage multiple cases and priorities in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

• Review, evaluate, and adjudicate background investigations and related documentation to support suitability and security eligibility determinations.
• Analyze complex personnel security cases and apply federal laws, regulations, policies, and adjudicative guidelines to support decision-making.
• Identify areas of concern, evaluate mitigating information, and recommend appropriate adjudicative actions.
• Coordinate with government personnel, investigators, and internal stakeholders to obtain required information and advance cases through the adjudication process.
• Conduct research utilizing personnel security systems, databases, and investigative records.
• Review personnel security vetting forms and documentation for completeness, accuracy, and compliance with federal requirements.
• Prepare written assessments, recommendations, and security-related correspondence.
• Ensure personnel security actions are completed in accordance with DHS and FPS policies and procedures.
• Maintain detailed records and case documentation throughout the adjudication lifecycle.

Skills

Analytical thinking

Problem solving

Written communication

Verbal communication

Case management

Job description

Protection Strategies Inc. is seeking a Personnel Security Specialist to support FPS in adjudications and suitability determinations, reviewing investigative records and ensuring compliance with federal requirements. This role contributes to national security missions in the Springfield, VA area.

You will collaborate with government personnel and investigators, manage multiple cases, and prepare assessments and correspondence, with a hiring bonus of 2,500 after 90 days probation.