Personnel Security Adjudicator

Bailey Information Technology Consultants, LLC; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Bailey Information Technology (BIT) is seeking experienced Personnel Security Adjudicators to support a federal agency's Office of Security in Washington, DC. You’ll determine suitability, fitness, and national security eligibility, applying federal standards to produce clear, well-documented decisions.

This role is ideal for a seasoned adjudicator eager to contribute to a mission-focused federal security office and advance continuous evaluation initiatives.

Qualifications

• U.S. citizenship required; able to obtain/maintain federal eligibility.
• Minimum high school diploma or GED.
• At least 5 years of experience in suitability, fitness, and/or national security adjudication.
• Experience drafting adjudication letters and adverse-action correspondence.
• Familiarity with Trusted Workforce 2.0, continuous vetting, and continuous evaluation.
• Completion of federal personnel security adjudicator training or equivalent education.

Responsibilities

• Conduct case reviews and adjudications per federal adjudicative guidelines.
• Render preliminary determinations, final adjudicative decisions, and waiver recommendations.
• Draft adjudication-related correspondence and suspension letters.
• Apply continuous evaluation and Trusted Workforce 2.0 processes.
• Manage documentation, data entry, and status tracking.

Skills

National security adjudication

Eligibility determination

Case reviews

Document drafting

Adjudicator training

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

DISS

eQIP

RapBack

Job description

Location Washington, DC (On-site — USAGM Headquarters)

Employment Type Full-Time

Openings 3

Clearance Must be a U.S. Citizen, able to obtain and maintain federal national security/suitability eligibility (Public Trust anticipated; exact level determined by the sponsoring agency)

Contingency This position is contingent upon contract award to Bailey Information Technology, LLC

About the Role

Bailey Information Technology (BIT) is hiring experienced Personnel Security Adjudicators to support a federal agency's Office of Security in Washington, DC. You’ll make suitability, fitness, and national security eligibility determinations, applying federal adjudicative standards to render clear, well-documented, and defensible decisions. This role is well-suited to a seasoned adjudicator who wants to bring their expertise to a mission-focused federal security office.

What You’ll Do

• Conduct case reviews and adjudications in accordance with federal adjudicative guidelines.
• Render preliminary determinations, final adjudicative decisions, and pre-appointment waiver recommendations.
• Draft adjudication-related correspondence, including determination and suspension letters.
• Apply continuous evaluation, continuous vetting, and emerging Trusted Workforce 2.0 processes.
• Perform case-related administrative functions: documentation, data entry, and status tracking.
• Maintain and grow proficiency in federal personnel security systems of record.

What You Bring

• U.S. Citizenship and the ability to obtain and maintain federal national security/suitability eligibility.
• High school diploma or GED (minimum).
• Minimum 5 years of experience performing suitability, fitness, and/or national security personnel vetting/adjudications.
• Demonstrated experience with final adjudicative decisions and adverse-action correspondence.
• Familiarity with Trusted Workforce 2.0, continuous vetting, and/or continuous evaluation.
• Documented completion of federal personnel security adjudicator training or equivalent continuing education.

Nice to Have

• Adjudication experience on an intelligence community or DoD-adjacent program.
• Familiarity with DISS, eQIP, and/or RapBack.
• Formal federal adjudicator certification.

Compensation & Benefits

Competitive salary commensurate with experience, plus a comprehensive benefits package (health/dental/vision, PTO, 401(k)).