Federal Security Adjudications Specialist (Onsite/Telework)

Protection Strategies Inc; Springfield (VA); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hiring bonus

Benefits package

Job summary

Protection Strategies Inc. is seeking a Personnel Security Specialist to support the Federal Protective Service and DHS.

The role focuses on adjudications, suitability determinations, and security vetting activities to protect federal personnel and facilities. The position offers onsite responsibilities in Springfield, VA with potential telework options, demanding both acute analytical judgment and precise documentation to ensure compliance with federal requirements and FPS policies.

Qualifications

• Three (3) years of personnel security experience including background investigations, intake processing, and/or adjudications.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with the ability 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, personnel security files, 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

Written communication

Multitasking

Adjudication coordination

Research and review

Tools

Background investigation systems

Job description

Protection Strategies Inc. is seeking a Personnel Security Specialist to support the Federal Protective Service and DHS.

The role focuses on adjudications, suitability determinations, and security vetting activities to protect federal personnel and facilities. The position offers onsite responsibilities in Springfield, VA with potential telework options, demanding both acute analytical judgment and precise documentation to ensure compliance with federal requirements and FPS policies.