Personnel Security Analyst / Adjudicator – Junior with FSP

VMD Corp; McLean (VA); On-site; USD 65,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

VMD Corp in the United States seeks a Junior Personnel Security Analyst / Adjudicator to support adjudicative decisions under Senior Case Managers. You will organize investigative materials and apply federal standards to determine eligibility for access to National Security Information.

Requirements: Bachelor’s degree with 1 year of relevant experience or HS diploma with 2 years; knowledge of ICD 704 and EO 12968; strong writing and MS Office skills; ability to handle sensitive information.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree + 1 year of relevant experience or High School Diploma/GED + 2 years of relevant experience.
• Working knowledge of Federal adjudicative requirements, ICD 704, and EO 12968.
• Demonstrated analytical ability, excellent writing skills, and proficiency in MS Office suite.

Responsibilities

• Case Management: Manage a varied caseload of minimally complex cases; maintain a production average of 23 completed cases per month.
• Investigative Review: Organize file materials and ensure routine coverage (Background Investigations, Polygraphs, and National Agency Checks) meets standards.
• Analytical Support: Identify cases meeting specific thresholds for Subject Matter Expert (SME) review and submit recommendations to Senior Case Managers.
• Interviews & Briefing: Partner with senior peers to conduct Subject interviews; prepare and deliver chronological case briefings to the Adjudication Board.
• Documentation: Compose adjudicative closing documents and summaries with a clear nexus between case facts and ICD 704/EO 12968 standards.
• Risk Mitigation: Identify significant derogatory information early and notify management; support the implementation of risk-mitigation strategies.

Skills

Analytical ability

Excellent writing skills

MS Office suite

Education

Bachelor’s degree + 1 year experience

HS Diploma/GED + 2 years experience

Job description

Personnel Security Analyst / Adjudicator – Junior

The Developmental Security Analyst provides entry-level adjudicative support to the Sponsor. Working under the guidance of Senior Case Managers, the analyst organizes investigative materials and applies Federal adjudicative standards to determine eligibility for access to National Security Information. This role focuses on mastering the "story" of a case and ensuring all administrative and investigative requirements are met for minimally complex cases.

Clearance:

TS/SCI w Full Scope Polygraph

Location:

Herndon, VA

Responsibilities:

• Case Management: Manage a varied caseload of minimally complex cases; maintain a production average of 23 completed cases per month.
• Investigative Review: Organize file materials and ensure routine coverage (Background Investigations, Polygraphs, and National Agency Checks) meets standards.
• Analytical Support: Identify cases meeting specific thresholds for Subject Matter Expert (SME) review and submit recommendations to Senior Case Managers.
• Interviews & Briefing: Partner with senior peers to conduct Subject interviews; prepare and deliver chronological case briefings to the Adjudication Board.
• Documentation: Compose adjudicative closing documents and summaries with a clear nexus between case facts and ICD 704/EO 12968 standards.
• Risk Mitigation: Identify significant derogatory information early and notify management; support the implementation of risk-mitigation strategies.

Minimum Requirement:

• Education/Experience: Bachelor’s degree + 1 year of relevant experience OR High School Diploma/GED + 2 years of relevant experience.
• Technical Knowledge: Working knowledge of Federal adjudicative requirements, ICD 704, and EO 12968.
• Core Skills: Demonstrated analytical ability, excellent writing skills (minimal editing required), and proficiency in MS Office suite.
• Integrity: Ability to discreetly handle sensitive, classified, and personal information.