Personnel Security Analyst

AQIWO, Inc.; Rockville (MD); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

AQIWO, Inc. is seeking a detail-oriented administrative professional to support the Personnel Security Branch in Rockville, MD.

You will ensure accuracy in processing access requests, maintain secure electronic files, and provide courteous support to contractors, licensees, and employees. The role requires strong organizational skills, the ability to handle confidential information, and familiarity with security checks, badge enrollment, fingerprinting, and access control procedures to uphold

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED.
• Ability to obtain NRC security clearance (Q) or equivalent.
• Pass pre-screening drug test.
• Strong administrative and communication skills.
• Detail oriented and able to produce highly accurate work.

Responsibilities

• Receive and process contractor, licensee, and employee clearance or access requests.
• Pre-screen security forms for accuracy.
• Conduct online checks (FBIF, PIPS/CVS, JPAS, CPCI) and other checks.
• Process access to SGI through PSATS.
• Create and maintain electronic security files in PSATS.
• Provide phone support on the PSB General Questions line.
• Receive, open and distribute incoming mail daily.
• Perform badge enrollments using MyID per HSPD-12.
• Operate Live Scan fingerprint system for fingerprint cards.
• Escort visitors to PSB spaces.
• Process visit requests and SCI access requests through PSATS & OPM.
• Other duties as assigned.

Skills

Administrative skills

Communication skills

Detail oriented

Confidentiality

Drug test readiness

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

Position Description:

Responsible for adhering to and maintaining the highest standards of customer service, attention to detail, and customer satisfaction. The position requires a high level of organization, self-motivation, and a strong work ethic. Potential candidates must be able to employ critical thinking, independent decision making, and possess strong analytical skills.

Standard job duties include:

• Receive and process contractor, licensee, and employee clearance or access requests.
• Pre-screen all security forms to ensure accuracy.
• Conducting on-line credit checks, Federal Bureau of Investigation Fingerprint (FBIF) checks, Personnel Investigations Processing System/Central Verification System (PIPS/CVS) checks, Joint Personnel Adjudication System (JPAS) checks, Central Personnel Clearance Index (CPCI) checks, and additional checks as required.
• Processing contractors and licensees for access to Safeguards Information (SGI) through PSATS.
• Create and maintain electronic security files for contractor, licensee, and employee applicants in the Personnel Security Adjudicative Tracking System (PSATS).
• Provide phone support to callers on the Personnel Security Branch (PSB) General Questions line.
• Receive, open and distribute incoming mail on a daily basis.
• Perform badge enrollments utilizing current MyID software in accordance with Homeland Security Presidential Directive 12 (HSPD-12).
• Operate Live Scan electronic fingerprint system to capture fingerprints and complete fingerprint cards for employee and contractors.
• Provide escorting services to all visitors to PSB space.
• Processing incoming and outgoing visit requests.
• Processing Sensitive Compartmented Information (SCI) access requests through PSATS & OPM.
• Other duties as assigned.

Basic Position Requirements:

• High school diploma or GED.
• Strong administrative and communication skills.
• The ability to deal tactfully, confidentially, and professionally with all levels of staff.
• Must be detail oriented, able to produce highly accurate work.
• The ability to obtain an NRC security clearance “Q”, NRC equivalent to “Secret”.
• Must pass pre-screening drug test.