Personnel Security Adjudicator & Investigator

Afognak Native Corporation; Vienna (VA); On-site; USD 123,000 - 137,000; Full time

Job summary

Shields Point, LLC, a subsidiary of Alutiiq, LLC, in Vienna, VA, seeks a Mid Level Personnel Security Specialist to adjudicate or sponsor PIV requests and review investigations for national security and public trust positions. You will draft memoranda, initiate electronic investigations, and support SCI nominations and continuous evaluation.

Requirements include 3–5 years in Personnel Security, TS clearance with SCI eligibility, and proficiency with JPAS/JCAVS and other security databases.

Qualifications

• HS Diploma or Equivalent required.
• 3–5 years (Mid) of specialized experience in Personnel Security.
• Experience initiating and reviewing background investigations and related documents.
• Experience using personnel security databases and clearance repositories (JPAS/JCAVS, CVS, PIPS, DISS, JVS, CATS, NBIS, Scattered Castles).
• Ability to communicate in English; strong written and verbal skills.

Responsibilities

• Serve as a Personnel Security subject matter expert providing technical guidance.
• Adjudicate or sponsor PIV card requests in USAccess (HSPD-12).
• Review reports of investigation and security files; recommend grant/deny/suspend of clearance.
• Identify and mitigate security and suitability concerns.
• Prepare adjudicative memoranda and related letters.
• Support SCI nominations, clearance certifications, and Continuous Evaluation.
• Maintain and update security databases and records.

Skills

Personnel Security

Background investigations

Security policy guidance

English communication

MS Office

Clearance management

Education

Associate’s or bachelor’s degree

HS Diploma or Equivalent

Tools

JPAS/JCAVS

CVS

PIPS

DISS

JVS

CATS

NBIS

Scattered Castles

Job description

Shields Point, LLC, a subsidiary of Alutiiq, LLC, in Vienna, VA, seeks a Mid Level Personnel Security Specialist to adjudicate or sponsor PIV requests and review investigations for national security and public trust positions. You will draft memoranda, initiate electronic investigations, and support SCI nominations and continuous evaluation.

Requirements include 3–5 years in Personnel Security, TS clearance with SCI eligibility, and proficiency with JPAS/JCAVS and other security databases.