Personnel Security Assistant

One Federal Solution; Arlington (VA); On-site; USD 94,558,000 - 103,155,000; Full time

Job summary

One Federal Solution is seeking a Personnel Security Assistant to support a government client in Arlington, Virginia. You will assist with NBIS eApp investigations, record checks, and maintaining sensitive security records in a federal environment.

The role requires U.S. citizenship, high attention to accuracy, and the ability to obtain a High-Risk Public Trust (Tier 4) clearance. Onsite at Arlington, VA, with a compensation rate of $33–$36 per hour depending on experience.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent.
• Minimum of three years in a personnel security role.
• Experience initiating and reviewing NBIS eApp investigations.
• Experience conducting NCIC and NLETS inquiries and performing credit checks.
• Experience supporting federal personnel security processes.
• Advanced proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite.
• Strong organizational, analytical and communication skills.
• U.S. citizen; eligible for High-Risk Public Trust (Tier 4).

Responsibilities

• Support initiation and processing of federal personnel security investigations and reinvestigations.
• Determine appropriate level of investigation based on position requirements.
• Conduct record checks via OPM CVS to verify reciprocity and eligibility.
• Initiate and manage NBIS eApp background investigations.
• Assist applicants with NBIS eApp access and completion.
• Review packages for completeness and compliance with federal security rules.
• Perform NCIC and NLETS inquiries and credit checks.
• Determine need for additional inquiries to resolve discrepancies.
• Fingerprint applicants and maintain sensitive records with privacy compliance.
• Coordinate with government personnel, contractors and other agencies.
• Use Microsoft Office to prepare reports and maintain records.

Skills

MS Office proficiency

Strong communication

Organizational skills

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Bachelor's degree (preferred)

Tools

NBIS eApp

OPM CVS

NCIC/NLETS

Microsoft Office

Job description

One Federal Solution (OFS) is seeking a Personnel Security Assistant to support our Government Client in Arlington, Virginia. The selected candidate will provide administrative and personnel security support for federal background investigations, assisting with the initiation, review, and processing of security investigations while ensuring compliance with established federal security policies and procedures. The ideal candidate will have experience supporting personnel security operations, processing NBIS eApp investigations, conducting record checks, and maintaining sensitive security documentation within a federal environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Support the initiation and processing of federal personnel security investigations and reinvestigations.
• Determine the appropriate level of investigation based on position designation requirements.
• Conduct preliminary record checks within the Office of Personnel Management (OPM) Central Verification System (CVS) to verify reciprocity and investigative eligibility.
• Initiate and manage electronic background investigations through the National Background Investigation Services (NBIS) eApp system.
• Assist applicants with NBIS eApp access, troubleshooting, and application completion.
• Review investigation packages for completeness, accuracy, and compliance with federal security requirements.
• Conduct National Crime Information Center (NCIC) and National Law Enforcement Telecommunications System (NLETS) inquiries.
• Perform credit checks and other required investigative activities in support of personnel security determinations.
• Determine whether additional inquiries are necessary to resolve discrepant, contradictory, or adverse information.
• Fingerprint applicants and employees in accordance with federal security procedures.
• Maintain sensitive personnel security records while ensuring compliance with applicable privacy and security regulations.
• Coordinate with government personnel, contractors, and other federal agencies throughout the personnel security process.
• Utilize Microsoft Office Suite to prepare reports, maintain records, and support daily administrative operations.

Required Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent.
• Minimum of three (3) years of specialized experience as a Personnel Security Assistant or in a closely related personnel security role.
• Minimum of three (3) years of experience initiating and reviewing NBIS eApp (electronic application) investigations.
• Minimum of three (3) years of experience conducting NCIC and NLETS inquiries and performing credit checks.
• Experience supporting federal personnel security investigation processes.
• Advanced proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite.
• Strong organizational, analytical, and communication skills.
• Ability to manage sensitive and confidential information with a high degree of accuracy and discretion.
• Must be a U.S. Citizen.
• Must be able to successfully obtain and maintain a High-Risk Public Trust (Tier 4) Background Investigation.

Preferred Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree.
• Experience with Personnel Security Process Management.
• Experience preparing investigative reports and supporting personnel security documentation.
• Previous experience supporting a federal government personnel security office.

Work Location

• Arlington, VA
• 100% Onsite

Compensation

Hourly Rate: $33 – $36 per hour, commensurate with experience, qualifications, and overall fit for the position.

About One Federal Solution

One Federal Solution (OFS) is an innovative Professional Services provider with over 20 years of experience supporting Defense and Civilian agencies. OFS specializes in Business Intelligence, Acquisition and Procurement, and other Professional Services. We are pioneers, builders, thought leaders, and pride ourselves in thinking outside the box to co-create with our customers, helping them achieve excellent enterprise-wide outcomes. As a certified Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business (SDVOSB), OFS is committed to providing people who deliver high performance and excellence to our government partners.

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