Lead Personnel Security Specialist

Charles F. Day & Associates, LLC; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 100,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in security consulting is seeking a Lead Personnel Security Specialist to manage comprehensive personnel security operations for the Executive Office for United States Attorneys. The role involves leading a team, ensuring compliance with federal guidelines, and overseeing background investigations for a large workforce. Candidates should have substantial experience in personnel security and strong leadership skills.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree and at least 10 years of relevant personnel security experience, OR 15 years without a degree.
• In-depth knowledge of Public Trust and NSI investigation processes.
• Exceptional written and verbal communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead and oversee all personnel security support services.
• Supervise daily operations of a team supporting background investigations.
• Draft critical documentation and maintain personnel security databases.

Skills

Communication Skills

Leadership

Technical Expertise

Education

Bachelor’s degree

15 years of experience in personnel security

Tools

Federal personnel security systems

Job description

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Are you a seasoned security professional with a passion for protecting national interests and ensuring workplace safety? Then Charles F. Day and Associates is the place for you! We’re seeking a

Job Summary

Are you a seasoned security professional with a passion for protecting national interests and ensuring workplace safety? Then Charles F. Day and Associates is the place for you! We’re seeking a Lead Personnel Security Specialist to spearhead comprehensive personnel security operations in support of the Executive Office for United States Attorneys (EOUSA) and its Security and Emergency Management Staff (SEMS). In this high-impact, Key Personnel role, you'll lead a team of specialists managing over 13,000 employees, contractors, and affiliates across 94 U.S. Attorneys' Offices. If you're ready to bring your expertise to a mission that matters, we want to hear from you.

Location: Washington, DC or Columbia, SC

Clearance Level: Public Trust (Tier 4)

Position is contingent upon award of the contract from the government.

Individuals who reside in a HUBZone are strongly encouraged to apply.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and oversee all personnel security support services, ensuring compliance with federal guidelines and EOUSA/SEMS protocols.
• Supervise daily operations of a team supporting background investigations, adjudications, and suitability assessments.
• Manage and review security packages for federal adjudication, providing recommendations based on detailed investigations.
• Coordinate with federal security officials and adjudicators to ensure timely processing of investigations and determinations.
• Draft critical documentation, including Letters of Interrogatory (LOIs), suitability determination memos, adjudicative worksheets, and other official correspondence.
• Maintain and update personnel security databases (JSTARS and others), ensuring accuracy and adherence to federal data handling standards.
• Assist in evaluating favorable and derogatory information from security checks and provide adjudicative support and recommendations.
• Interpret data from investigative systems including eAPP, PIPS, CVS, NCIC, and other platforms.
• Ensure secure handling of sensitive information in accordance with DoD Manual 5200.02.
• Support EOUSA’s compliance with Homeland Security Presidential Directive 12 (HSPD-12), contributing to a secure and efficient personnel onboarding process.
  
  

Required Qualifications

• Education & Experience:
• Bachelor’s degree and at least 10 years of relevant personnel security experience, OR
• 15 years of experience without a degree in personnel security or a related field.
• Technical Expertise:
• In-depth knowledge of Public Trust and National Security Information (NSI) investigation processes.
• Proficient in using federal personnel security systems (e.g., OPM, eAPP, PIPS, CVS, JSTARS).
• Skilled in interpreting and applying federal personnel security guidelines.
• Communication Skills:
• Exceptional written and verbal communication skills to clearly document findings and collaborate with internal and external stakeholders.
• Leadership:
• Proven ability to manage and mentor personnel security teams in a dynamic, high-volume environment.
  

Charles F. Day & Associates, LLC is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or veteran status.

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Other, Information Technology, and Management

• Industries

  Business Consulting and Services

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