Personnel Security Analyst / Adjudicator – Junior with FSP

VMD Corp; McLean (VA); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

VMD Corp seeks a junior Personnel Security Analyst/Adjudicator to support TS/SCI with Full Scope Polygraph adjudications. Under guidance of Senior Case Managers, you will organize investigative materials and apply standards to determine eligibility for access to National Security Information.

Responsibilities include case management, investigative review, and preparation of adjudicative documents with a clear nexus to ICD 704/EO 12968, ensuring timely and compliant processing of minimally

Qualifications

• Experience applying Federal adjudicative standards to determine eligibility for access to information.
• Bachelor’s degree or higher with relevant experience.
• Strong writing and analytical abilities; attention to detail.

Responsibilities

• Case Management: manage varied caseload of minimally complex cases and meet monthly targets.
• Investigative Review: organize file materials and ensure coverage meets standards.
• Analytical Support: identify cases for SME review and submit recommendations.
• Interviews & Briefing: conduct Subject interviews and prepare chronological briefings.
• Documentation: compose adjudicative closing documents linking facts to standards.
• Risk Mitigation: identify derogatory information early and support mitigation strategies.

Skills

Analytical ability

Writing skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

MS Office Suite

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.