Personnel Security Investigator I

Amentum; Springfield (VA); On-site; USD 37,000 - 39,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, dental, and vision insurance

Paid time off and holidays

401(k) matching

Job summary

Amentum in Springfield, VA is seeking a Personnel Security Specialist to manage and initiate background investigations, oversee security documents, and conduct fingerprinting.

You will verify investigation levels, maintain case materials in tracking systems, and support incident management and special projects. The role requires a high school diploma, 3+ years in security fields, strong communication and organizational skills, and eligibility for a US government Public Trust clearance.

Qualifications

• Must be highly organized with excellent oral and written communication skills.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications (Word, Excel, PowerPoint).
• Must be able to obtain and maintain a US government Public Trust security clearance.

Responsibilities

• Initiates background investigations.
• Manages receipt of security documents from contractor applicants.
• Conducts fingerprinting procedures.
• Verifies appropriate level of background investigation and ensures required documents are included in files.
• Prepares, submits, monitors, and updates computer tracking systems for case material.
• Applies incident management, problem solving, and task performance.
• Participates in special projects.

Skills

Organizational skills

Communication skills

MS Office proficiency

Security clearance eligibility

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

ISMS

eQIP

CVS

DISS

Job description

Amentum in Springfield, VA is seeking a Personnel Security Specialist to manage and initiate background investigations, oversee security documents, and conduct fingerprinting.

You will verify investigation levels, maintain case materials in tracking systems, and support incident management and special projects. The role requires a high school diploma, 3+ years in security fields, strong communication and organizational skills, and eligibility for a US government Public Trust clearance.