Personnel Security Analyst

Sancorp Consulting, LLC; Chesapeake (VA); On-site; USD 55,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

401(k)

Job summary

Sancorp Consulting LLC is seeking a dedicated Personnel Security Analyst in Chesapeake, VA. The role focuses on supporting federal personnel vetting processes, adjudications, and continuous vetting activities.

You will prepare reports, manage documentation, and help determine clearance outcomes, working on-site with occasional travel. The ideal candidate has at least 3 years of PV experience, a high school diploma (bachelor's preferred), and strong coordination with stakeholders.

Qualifications

• Minimum 3 years of personnel vetting (PV) support experience for federal agencies.
• Experience with adjudication or fitness/suitability processing is preferred.
• Ability to handle sensitive information with discretion and professionalism.

Responsibilities

• Analyze security files and background investigation packages to assess loyalty and trustworthiness.
• Process PV documents for investigations, adjudications, CV alerts, and suitability decisions.
• Conduct specialized adjudicative reviews weighing an individual's history to evaluate risk to Federal service.
• Prepare comprehensive written reports and recommendations to grant or revoke clearances.
• Update security systems and track cases to Ready for DO review.

Skills

PV support

Background investigations

Adjudication support

Stakeholder communication

Education

High School Diploma

Bachelor's degree preferred

Tools

e-QIP

NBIS

CVS / PIPS

DISS

ISMS

Microsoft Office

Job description

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Personnel Security Analyst

Full Time Chesapeake, VA, US

Salary Range: $55,000.00 To $85,000.00 Annually

Personnel Security Analyst

Position Summary:

Position Description:

Personnel Security Analyst

Location:

Chesapeake, VA

Work Posture:

On-site

Travel:

Occasional

Deployment:

No

Drug screening:

Yes

Security Clearance:

Secret

Must be a U.S. Citizen

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent required; Bachelor's degree in a security-related or analytical discipline preferred.

Required Experience

• Minimum 3 years of experience providing personnel vetting (PV) support to a federal department/agency (processing PV documents for investigations, adjudications, or continuous vetting alerts) OR providing adjudication support (national security, fitness, suitability, or credentialing).

Preferred Experience

• Certificate of adjudication training issued by a government department or agency (e.g., OPM Fundamentals for Suitability and Fitness Adjudicators, DoD Adjudicator Professional Certification, USCG Fundamentals of National Security Adjudication Course, or equivalent).

Commensurate with experience

The final base salary offered within this range will depend on a variety of objective factors, including the candidate's relevant experience, specialized technical skills, education, certifications, and geographic work location. Our internal pay structure is designed to allow placement across the range based on candidate qualifications relative to internal peer equity. In addition to base salary, candidates possessing an active, verifiable security clearance (e.g., Secret, Top Secret, TS/SCI) may be eligible for a government clearance differential or specialized premium pay. Final compensation placement is determined by clearance level, polygraph status, and contract-specific customer requirements. This position is eligible for performance bonuses, sign-on incentives, and comprehensive benefits. The advertised range represents the good-faith anticipated hiring range for this specific vacancy and does not represent SANCORP's complete internal compensation band, proposed contract labor rate, billing rate, or total cost to the Government.

Responsibilities:

SANCORP is seeking a Personnel Security Analyst to support the United States Coast Guard (USCG) Office of Security Policy and Management (CG-SPM) security program activities. The following are examples of responsibilities:

• Perform in-depth analysis and evaluation of security files, background investigation packages, and source documents to assess loyalty, trustworthiness, character traits, and conduct.
• Process personnel vetting (PV) documents for background investigations, adjudications, continuous vetting (CV) alerts, and suitability/fitness decisions.
• Conduct specialized adjudicative reviews by weighing an individual's whole character and history to evaluate risk to Federal service and national security.
• Prepare comprehensive written reports, adjudicative worksheets, and signed recommendation sheets detailing issue analysis and providing supporting rationale to grant, deny, or revoke security clearances or suitability determinations.
• Input mandatory metrics and update security systems of record to advance cases to "Ready for Deciding Official (DO)" review.
• Utilize federal automated personnel vetting systems, including e-QIP, National Background Investigation Services (NBIS), DCSA Central Verification System (CVS) / Personnel Investigations Processing System (PIPS), Defense Information System for Security (DISS), and DHS Integrated Security Management System (ISMS).
• Communicate effectively with internal and external stakeholders, HR officials, security partners, and investigation subjects regarding sensitive vetting issues.
• Utilize Microsoft Office applications (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, DOD365) to develop PV materials, briefing slides, reports, and process guides.

Sancorp Consulting LLC shall, in its discretion, modify or adjust the position to meet Sancorp's changing needs. This job description is not a contract and may be adjusted as deemed appropriate at Sancorp's sole discretion.

Sancorp Consulting, LLC, is an SDVOSB and SBA 8(a) company seeking highly motivated and qualified professionals and offer an attractive salary and benefits package that includes: Medical, Dental, life and Disability Insurance; 401K, and holidays to ensure the highest quality of life for our employees. Please visit our website for more information at www.sancorpconsulting.com .

Sancorp Consulting, LLC is an equal opportunity employer. At Sancorp Consulting, LLC we are committed to providing equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants without regard to race color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, or any other protected characteristic as defined by applicable law. We strive to create an inclusive and diverse workplace where everyone feels valued, respected, and supported.