Personnel Security Assistant I - Washington DC

VetJobs; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Advantage SCI is seeking a Personnel Security Assistant I in the Washington DC metro area to support government and contractor personnel security programs. The role involves managing e-QIP, background documentation, and training materials, with emphasis on accuracy and compliance.

Candidates should have a TS clearance, at least a year of security experience, and a Bachelor's degree. The position requires written and spoken English proficiency and the ability to interact professionally with

Qualifications

• Must possess a Top Secret clearance.
• Minimum one year personnel security experience.
• Bachelor's degree or GED equivalent.
• US citizenship and 21+ years old.
• Experience with eQIP, JPAS, PIPS/CVS, FPPS.
• Ability to write clear, concise reports in English.

Responsibilities

• Conduct e-QIP operations for government and contractor personnel.
• Review SF-85s and SF-86s for accuracy.
• Create and maintain Personnel Security Files.
• Approve/deny User ID forms based on background checks.
• Process fingerprints via the 3M Cogent system or similar.
• Request security background reports from online databases.
• Assist with Security Awareness Training materials.
• Utilize NBIS system.
• Support USAccess HSPD-12 credentialing and access controls.
• Operate CCure 9000 and PassagePoint applications.

Skills

Top Secret clearance

English proficiency

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

eQIP system

JPAS

PIPS/CVS

FPPS

CLEAR background database

NBIS

CCure 9000

PassagePoint

Job description

Job Description

ATTENTION MILITARY AFFILIATED JOB SEEKERS

Our organization works with partner companies to source qualified talent for their open roles. The following position is available to Veterans, Transitioning Military, National Guard and Reserve Members, Military Spouses, Wounded Warriors, and their Caregivers.

Position Details

Position Title: Personnel Security Assistant I

Reports To: The Customer and Project Manager

Clearance Type: Active Top Secret

Work Location: Washington D.C. Metro Area

Minimum Education Required: Bachelors

Summary of Duties

• Conduct e-QIP operations including the initiation of government and contractor employees and report generation
• Review security clearance documentation (such as SF-85s and SF 86s)
• Create and maintain Personnel Security Files
• Approve/deny User ID forms based on initial background checks for all government and contractor personnel.
• Process applicant fingerprints utilizing the 3M Cogent system, or other comparable system, including electronic transmission
• Process requests for security background reports from a web-based background database
• Assists with creation, revision, dissemination, and tracking of Security Awareness Training for cleared personnel.
• Utilize the National Background Investigations Services (NBIS) System
• Support USAccess HSPD-12 Credentialing/Physical Access Control processes
• Operate and support CCure 9000 and PassagePoint Global experience applications

Required Qualifications

• Must possess a Top Secret clearance
• Must have a minimum of one year personnel security experience
• Minimum high school diploma or a General Education Development (GED) equivalency
• Must be a US citizen
• A minimum age of twenty-one years
• Experience working with eQIP, Personnel Security Databases such as Joint Personnel Adjudication System (JPAS), the Office of Personnel Management (OPM) Personnel Investigations Processing System (PIPS)/Central Verification System (CVS), Federal Personnel Payroll System (FPPS)
• Experience working background investigation web-based database such as CLEAR. Personnel must be a U.S. citizen.
• Demonstrable proficiency and fluency in reading, writing, and speaking the English language to include the ability to construct and write clear, concise, accurate, and detailed reports.
• Demonstrate courtesy and respect, and impartial enforcement of directives.
• Possess honesty, integrity, good judgment, courage, alertness, self-reliance.
• Ability and skills to tactfully and positively interact with stakeholders while maintaining poise and self- control during stressful events and incidents.
• Ability to demonstrate poise, self-confidence, and sound decision-making.
• Ability to learn and adapt to changing situations.
• Ability to understand, and apply printed rules, directives, detailed orders, instructions, procedures, and training materials.
• Be and remain drug free for the duration of employment on the contract.
• Have a valid driver’s license.
• Must be able to sit, stand, walk, run, and lift items weighing not exceeding 50 lbs

Preferred Qualifications

• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite, i.e., Microsoft Word, Microsoft Excel, Microsoft PowerPoint, Microsoft Access.
• Completion of a Personnel Security Suitability Adjudication Course

Working Conditions

• Able to sit and work at a computer keyboard for extended periods of time
• Able to stoop, kneel, bend at the waist and reach
• Able to sit, stand, walk, run
• Able to lift up to 50 pounds

Advantage SCI, LLC is an Equal Opportunity Employer

City: Washington

State: District of Columbia

Job Category: Scientific Research & Development

Job Code: Security Staff

Affiliate Sponsor: Advantage SCI