Personnel Security Specialist

Alluvionic; Arlington (VA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Alluvionic is seeking a Personnel Security Specialist to support the Office of Security Programs within the U.S. Marshals Service. The role focuses on adjudicating initial background investigations and reinvestigations, requiring sharp analytical skills and meticulous attention to detail in federal personnel security matters.

Applicants must be a U.S. Citizen and able to pass a High-Risk Public Trust (T4) background investigation. Experience with NBIS eApp and adjudication is highly valued.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in a relevant field.
• Minimum of 5 years of experience working in intelligence, security, or national security programs.
• Minimum of 3 years of proven experience as a security clearance adjudicator.
• Minimum of 3 years of experience with initiation and review of NBIS eApp (electronic application).
• Advanced Microsoft Office Suite skills.

Responsibilities

• Review, analyze, and evaluate the results of other investigative agency reports to determine the employment, suitability, and/or security eligibility of individuals for eligibility with USMS.
• Summarize investigative issues on the adjudicator's worksheet, recommending approval/disapproval and noting pertinent suitability, security, and mitigating factors.
• Identify, corroborate, and/or mitigate significant derogatory information.
• Determine the need for additional inquiries to resolve discrepancies, negative findings, or conflicting information.
• Analyze responses to follow-up inquiries or letters and provide final recommendations based on established suitability and security criteria.

Skills

Analytical reasoning

Attention to detail

Federal security knowledge

Advanced Microsoft Office

Education

Bachelor’s Degree

Tools

NBIS eApp

Job description

Alluvionic is seeking qualified candidates for a Personnel Security Specialist position supporting the Office of Security Programs within the U.S. Marshals Service (USMS). This role provides critical support to the adjudication process for both initial background investigations and reinvestigations and requires strong analytical skills, attention to detail, and experience in federal personnel security.

Must be a U.S. Citizen.

Must be able to undergo and pass a High-Risk Public Trust (T4) background investigation.

Responsibilities

• Review, analyze, and evaluate the results of other investigative agency reports to determine the employment, suitability, and/or security eligibility of individuals for eligibility with USMS
• Summarize investigative issues on the adjudicator's worksheet, recommending approval/disapproval and noting pertinent suitability, security, and mitigating factors
• Identify, corroborate, and/or mitigate significant derogatory information
• Determine the need for additional inquiries to resolve discrepancies, negative findings, or conflicting information
• Analyze responses to follow-up inquiries or letters and provide final recommendations based on established suitability and security criteria

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree
• Minimum of 5 years of experience working in intelligence, security, or national security programs
• Minimum of 3 years of proven experience as a security clearance adjudicator
• Minimum of 3 years of experience with initiation and review of NBIS eApp (electronic application)
• Advanced Microsoft Office Suite skills

Preferred Qualifications

• National Security Adjudicator training