Personnel Security Assistant

POTOMAC MANAGEMENT SOLUTIONS; Alexandria (VA); Hybrid; USD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company is seeking a full-time Personnel Security Assistant to support the USPTO personnel security program. The role involves administrative tasks, background investigations, and maintaining security information. Candidates must have an active Secret Clearance and experience in government personnel security.

Qualifications

• At least three years of experience in government personnel security.
• Active Secret Clearance or higher.

Responsibilities

• Performing clerical and administrative tasks for the security program.
• Reviewing and evaluating background investigations for accuracy.
• Maintaining information in tracking systems.

Skills

Customer Service

Administrative Processes

Proficiency in Microsoft Applications

Job description

Potomac Management Solutions, LLC, has an immediate need for 1 full-time Personnel Security Assistant to work remotely and onsite once a week in support of the Personnel Security team at the USPTO Headquarters in Alexandria, VA. Candidates must be experienced in administrative processes within the background investigative and adjudication process in the federal sector and have at least an active Secret Clearance.

Personnel Security Assistant Responsibilities include:

1. Performing clerical, administrative, and program tasks to support the USPTO personnel security program.
2. Preparing and distributing forms and materials to applicants for pre-employment security processing. Responding to inquiries regarding form completion.
3. Reviewing received packages to ensure all required documents are complete.
4. Initiating, reviewing, and evaluating detailed background investigations via the Electronic Questionnaires for Investigations Processing (e-QIP) system for accuracy and completeness. Requesting additional information from applicants as needed.
5. Maintaining and tracking information in the USPTO Background Investigation Tracking System (BITS) and/or manual systems, ensuring proper case processing.
6. Preparing and distributing forms for employee re-investigation programs, reviewing returned forms, and entering pertinent information into databases.
7. Performing special assignments related to security matters, based on confidential working relationships.
8. Developing and maintaining subject files for security programs.
9. Composing routine written materials reflecting Security Office policies and interests.
10. Performing other related duties as assigned.

Qualifications:

• Must be a US Citizen.
• Active Secret Clearance or higher.
• At least three (3) years of experience processing and reviewing e-QIP applications and providing customer service in a government personnel security environment.
• Experience initiating SF-85s and/or SF-86s through the e-QIP system.
• Knowledge of OPM processing and submission requirements for e-QIP.
• Proficiency in Microsoft applications.

If interested, please apply online today! For more information, email [e-mail].

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Potomac Management Solutions, LLC (PMS) specializes in Federal Law Enforcement Support, transforming mission objectives into effective programs that support and deliver quality products and services.

In conformity with applicable laws, Potomac Management Solutions is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, creed, religion, sex, marital status, sexual orientation, national origin, citizenship status, disability, or veteran status.