Personnel Security Adjudicator (Senior)

iWorks Corporation; Reston (VA); On-site; USD 97,000 - 107,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive benefits

401(k) with Profit Sharing

Paid time off

Annual raises

Bonus program

Job summary

iWorks Corporation, a federal contractor, seeks a Senior Personnel Security Adjudicator to lead complex adjudications, mentor staff, and drive quality assurance for security processes. The role requires TS clearance with SCI eligibility and CI polygraph, a Bachelor's degree with 12+ years of experience, and strong analytical capabilities.

This on-site position emphasizes stakeholder coordination and policy interpretation.

Qualifications

• Strong analytical, investigative, and decision-making skills.
• Experience interpreting security policies and regulations.
• Ability to mentor junior professionals in adjudication workflows.
• Experience leading and coordinating with stakeholders on sensitive security matters.

Responsibilities

• Conduct complex personnel security adjudications and risk assessments.
• Analyze investigative findings and security-related incidents.
• Review case documentation for completeness and accuracy.
• Provide adjudicative guidance and recommendations.
• Support quality assurance reviews and process improvements.
• Mentor junior adjudicators and security professionals.
• Coordinate with stakeholders on sensitive personnel security matters.

Skills

Analytical skills

Investigative skills

Decision-making

Mentoring

Education

Bachelor's degree

Master's degree (preferred)

Job description

Title: Personnel Security Adjudicator (Senior) - 100% Onsite

Location: Reston, VA

About iWorks:

iWorks Corporation, founded in 2005, is a leading provider of information technology and professional services to the federal government. We are a recognized leader in personnel security and vetting solutions, Agile, DevOps, DevSecOps, data analytics, and cloud solutions. Our continuous process improvement approach, combined with our business and technology expertise, results in innovative solutions.

• We offer exceptional comprehensive benefits (Medical, Dental, Vision, Life and Disability); 401(k); Profit Sharing; Health and Wellness Benefits; and Paid Sick Time, Vacation Time, and Holiday Time.
• You're eligible for bonuses throughout the year as part of our incentive program for innovation, and business development.
• All employees are also considered for an annual raise, commensurate with performance and company commitment.

About this position:

iWorks is seeking an experienced Senior Personnel Security Adjudicator to provide advanced personnel security adjudication support and subject matter expertise. The successful candidate will lead complex case reviews, provide mentoring, and assist with quality assurance and process improvement initiatives

*This position is contingent upon contract award.

Salary Range: 97k-107k - commensurate with the candidate's skills, experience, location, and qualifications.

On a day-to-day basis, you will:

1. Conduct complex personnel security adjudications and risk assessments.
2. Analyze investigative findings and security-related incidents.
3. Review case documentation for completeness and accuracy.
4. Provide adjudicative guidance and recommendations.
5. Support quality assurance reviews and process improvements.
6. Mentor junior adjudicators and security professionals.
7. Coordinate with stakeholders on sensitive personnel security matters.

Required Education/Qualifications:

• Security Clearance: Active Top Secret (TS) clearance with SCI eligibility and current CI Polygraph required.
• Bachelor's degree and 12+ years of relevant experience, or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Extensive experience in personnel security adjudications and eligibility determinations.
• Strong analytical, investigative, and decision-making skills.
• Experience interpreting security policies and regulations.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Master's degree in a related field.
• Experience leading personnel security teams.

Please Note: We maintain an on-camera policy for all virtual company meetings to foster engagement and collaboration. Reasonable exceptions may be granted with prior approval from Human Resources and/or the applicable manager or client.

FLSA & EMPLOYMENT STATUS: FLSA EXEMPT AND FULL-TIME POSITION

iWorks Corporation is an Equal Employment Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. We evaluate qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, Veteran status, sexual orientation, or other protected characteristic.

iWorks is committed to maintaining a safe and productive work environment for all employees and ensuring the security and well-being of our clients. As part of our standard hiring process, we may conduct background checks and drug screenings on potential candidates to assess their suitability for employment.