Personnel Security Analyst / Adjudicator – Mid w/ TS/SCI with FSP

VMD Corp; McLean (VA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

VMD Corp in Herndon, VA seeks a Mid-level Personnel Security Analyst / Adjudicator to handle adjudication in compartmented environments with minimal guidance on routine cases. You will lead appeals processes, prepare SORs, and collaborate with SMEs to clarify complex facts for final adjudication.

Ideal candidates bring a Bachelor’s degree with 3+ years’ experience or a higher experience level with an equivalent background in clearance work, plus strong written and briefing skills.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree with 3+ years of relevant experience, or high school diploma with 5+ years.
• Security adjudicative experience in Clearance Division.
• Experience in compartmented programs.
• Strong analytical abilities and integrity.

Responsibilities

• Advanced Case Management: manage a caseload of over 80 cases in parallel stages of processing, maintaining monthly targets.
• Adjudicative Actions: prepare Statements of Reasons (SOR), investigative files, and First Level Review recommendations.
• Appeals Support: conduct personal appearances for Appellants according to Appeals Staff procedures.
• Collaborative Interviews: partner with SMEs to conduct interviews to clarify complex facts or elicit additional information.
• Mentorship: provide on-the-job training to new team members and Developmental level colleagues.

Skills

Analytical thinking

Written communication

Briefing skills

Case management

Education

Bachelor’s degree + 3 years of relevant experience

High School Diploma/GED + 5 years of relevant experience

Job description

Personnel Security Analyst / Adjudicator – Mid

The Full Performance Security Analyst operates with minimal guidance on all but the most complex cases. Building upon the foundational skills of the Junior level, this role manages a higher volume of cases and takes a more active lead in the appeals and legal documentation process. The incumbent is expected to be a subject matter expert in personnel security policies within compartmented environments.

Clearance:

TS/SCI w Full Scope Polygraph

Location:

Herndon, VA

Responsibilities:

• Advanced Case Management: Effectively manage a caseload of over 80 cases in parallel stages of processing, while maintaining the required 23 completed cases per month average.
• Adjudicative Actions: Prepare Statements of Reasons (SOR), investigative files, and First Level Review recommendations.
• Appeals Support: Conduct personal appearances for Appellants according to Appeals Staff procedures.
• Collaborative Interviews: Partner with SMEs to conduct interviews to clarify complex facts or elicit additional information for final adjudication.
• Mentorship: Provide on-the-job training to new team members and Developmental level colleagues.

Minimum Requirements:

• Education/Experience: Bachelor’s degree + 3 years of relevant experience OR High School Diploma/GED + 5 years of relevant experience.
• Security Expertise: Prior adjudicative experience supporting the Clearance Division and experience working within compartmented programs.
• Analytical Depth: Proven ability to handle a large, complex workload with high personal integrity.
• Communication: Advanced writing and briefing skills capable of synthesizing multi-source data into supportable final reports.