Personnel Security Adjudicator

GRS, Inc.; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Global Resource Solutions, Inc. (GRS) in Washington DC seeks a Personnel Security Adjudicator to support agency security program management. You will review investigations, summarize issues, and prepare recommendations for government adjudicators.

Ideal candidates have a high school diploma, ODNI adjudicator certification, 4–5 years of relevant adjudication experience, and proficiency with e-QIP, DISS, and related systems; strong writing and communication skills are essential.

Qualifications

• Review investigations and recommend eligibility to government adjudicator
• Summarize investigative issues on adjudicator worksheet and annotate suitable factors
• Corroborate or mitigate derogatory information
• Determine if additional inquiries are necessary to resolve discrepancies
• Prepare requests for additional investigation as required
• Perform preliminary adjudicative reviews of cases for final decision

Responsibilities

• Review, analyze, and evaluate investigation results to recommend eligibility to a government adjudicator.
• Contractor shall summarize issues on the adjudicator worksheet and annotate pertinent factors.
• Corroborate or mitigate serious derogatory information.
• Determine if additional inquiries are necessary to resolve discrepant information.
• Prepare requests for additional investigation and satisfy agency requirements.
• Perform preliminary adjudicative reviews of National Security, Fitness, or Suitability cases for final adjudicative decision (3–5 cases/day).
• Shall perform other duties to support the adjudicative function.

Skills

Investigations review

Written communications

Customer service

Security-clearance knowledge

Adjudication recommendations

Attention to detail

MS Office

Education

Adjudicator certification (ODNI)

High School Diploma

Tools

e-QIP

CVS/PIPS

NP2 Portal

DISS

Job description

Global Resource Solutions, Inc. (GRS) is seeking an enthusiastic, motivated, and talented individual for the position of Personnel Security Adjudicator.

Job Description:

Summary: The Personnel Security Adjudicator will perform adjudications support and administrative services required in support of Ageny security program management initiatives at Washington DC.

• Review, analyze, and evaluate results of investigations to recommend employment, suitability/fitness, credentialing, and/or security clearance eligibility to a government adjudicator.
• Contractor shall summarize investigative issues on the adjudicator worksheet, recommend approval/disapproval, and annotate pertinent suitability factors and security guidelines, as applicable.
• Corroborate or mitigate serious derogatory information.
• Determine if additional inquiries are necessary to resolve discrepant, negative, or contradictory information.
• Prepare requests for additional investigation, obtain additional information, or satisfy other Agency requirements
• Perform preliminary adjudicative reviews of National Security, Fitness, or Suitability cases to present to the government for final adjudicative decision. Although the level of these case type varies, each contractor must complete at least 3-5 cases per day.
• Shall perform other duties as assigned to support the adjudicative function.

Requirement:

• High School Diploma
• Five (5) years of experience making national security, suitability or fitness determinations or providing adjudicative recommendations to a Government Adjudicator.
• Adjudicator certification through ODNI.
• Four (4) years of specialized experience in adjudications without the APC.

Security Requirements:

• Favorably adjudicated T5 Background Investigation

Skills:

• In-depth knowledge of investigative requirements for the performance and adjudication of BIs
• Experience in reviewing and evaluating Reports of Investigations (ROIs) on applicants - contractors and employees
• Making security and suitability determinations within the limits of the agency delegated authority
• Preparing written evaluations and statements of issues, LOIs, SORs
• Proficient writing skills
• Detailed knowledge of personnel security administration requirements, Adjudicative Guidelines, Suitability Factors and DCSA clearance procedures
• e-QIP, CVS/PIPS, NP2 Portal, DISS use and management
• Develops draft operating procedures and security education material
• Strong customer service and communication skills, oral and written
• Knowledge of Microsoft Office and associated software

Physical Requirements: This position requires employees to be willing and able to: sit, bend, reach, stoop, squat, stand, and walk.

Communication:Excellent customer service via phone and face to face conversation, excellent written and oral command of English.

GRS is an Equal Opportunity Employer. GRS will continue to abide by obligations under VEVRRA and Section 503 physical or mental disability, protected veteran status, or any other characteristics that are protected by law.