Personnel Security Specialist

Alutiiq, LLC; Vienna (VA); On-site; USD 123,000 - 137,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical

Dental

Vision

Life Insurance

401(k)

Job summary

Alutiiq, LLC is seeking a Personnel Security Specialist–Mid Level in Vienna, VA to oversee USAccess (HSPD-12) adjudication and sponsor roles. You will review investigations, draft memoranda, and manage background checks while ensuring compliance with SEC policies and SCI requirements.

The role requires a TS/SCI clearance, 3–5 years of experience in Personnel Security, and strong communication skills. Responsibilities include processing adjudications, maintaining databases, and supporting other

Qualifications

• HS Diploma or Equivalent required for eligibility.
• Hands-on Personnel Security experience and adjudication knowledge.
• Experience initiating and reviewing background investigations and related docs.
• Familiar with security databases and clearance repositories (JPAS/JCAVS, CVS, PIPS, DISS, JVS, CATS, NBIS, Scattered Castles).
• Strong written and verbal communication; knowledge of government security programs.

Responsibilities

• Serve as Personnel Security SME and interpret security policy guidance.
• Adjudicate or sponsor PIV/USAccess (HSPD-12) requests in the system.
• Review reports and make recommendations to grant/deny/suspend clearance eligibility.
• Identify security and suitability concerns; prepare adjudicative memoranda.
• Assist with SCI nomination/adjudication and background investigations submission.
• Support certification/revalidation and Continuous Evaluation requirements.

Skills

Personnel Security

Background Investigations

Security Policy

Clearance

English Communication

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

JPAS/JCAVS

DISS

JVS

CATS

NBIS

PIPS

Scattered Castles

SIMS

SharePoint

Job description

Alutiiq and its subsidiaries firmly believe that our employees drive the success of the company. We strive to create and provide an environment that offers challenging, stimulating, and financially rewarding opportunities.

Join us and discover a work experience where diverse ideas are met with enthusiasm and where you can learn and grow to your full potential. We’re looking for individuals who enjoy the entrepreneurial thrill of invention and enjoy working as a team to create exceptional results for our customers.

VA Vienna Treasury Security - Vienna, VA 22182 US (Primary)

Category

Business Program Management and Administration

Job Type

Full-time

Typical Pay/Range

$123,000 to $136,500 Annually

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Travel

None

Security Clearance Required

TS/SCI

POSITION OVERVIEW AND PRIMARY DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES (ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS):

Shields Point, LLC a subsidiary of Alutiiq, LLC has an opprotunity for an Personnel Security Specialist-Mid Level in Vienna, VA. ThePersonnel Security Specialist-Mid Level servesin the USAccess (HSPD-12) Adjudicator or Sponsor role; reviews and evaluates reports of investigation, security files, and other material and recommends grant, deny, revoke, or suspend of clearance eligibility for national security and public trust positions; drafts adjudicative memoranda; initiates and submits electronic background investigations to DCSA; and supports SCI nominations, clearance certifications/revalidations, and Continuous Evaluation.

• Serve as a Personnel Security subject matter expert providing technical expertise and interprets security policy guidance.
• Serve in the Adjudicator or Sponsor role for the USAccess (HSPD-12) system in order to adjudicate or sponsor PIV card requests.
• Review and evaluate reports of investigation, security files, and other material and make a recommendation to grant, deny, revoke, or suspend clearance eligibility for national security and public trust positions.
• Identify and mitigate potential security and suitability concerns as applicable.
• Assist with the preparation of adjudicative memoranda to include Statement of Reasons, Letter of Intent to Deny/Revoke, Warning and Final Determination letters.
• Assist with collecting and submitting documentation required for SCI nomination/adjudication.
• Initiate, review, and submit electronic background investigations to DCSA.
• Assist with clearance certifications and revalidations; assist with Continuous Evaluation program requirements.
• Support special projects, as required.
• Assist with development, update, and implementation of SOPs, training aids, guidance, policies, and directives based on current EOs, ICDs, SEADs, Treasury, and internal FinCEN policy; generate administrative correspondence (reports, memoranda, letters, spreadsheets, forms); maintain files; escort security vendors as necessary.
• Update internal databases - SIMS, shared drives/folders, SharePoint, Clearance Tracker, Lenel, TRAKA, and USAccess (HSPD-12); provide training and briefings in the assigned area of expertise; support safety and emergency preparedness (evacuations, fire drills, shelter in place, COOP); provide a bi-weekly office metrics report to the COR.

Pay Range:$123,000 to $136,500 Annually

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE:

• HS Diploma or Equivalent.
• Hands-on experience in the Personnel Security discipline.
• Experience initiating and reviewing background investigations and related documents.
• Experience in the use of personnel security databases and clearance repositories to include JPAS/JCAVS, CVS, PIPS, DISS, JVS, CATS, NBIS, and/or Scattered Castles.
• Working knowledge of implementing government security programs and policies.
• Solid and proven written and verbal communication skills.
• 3-5 years (Mid) of specialized experience in the aforementioned areas of Personnel Security with increasing responsibility and complexity.
• Ability to communicate orally and in writing in English; basic computer skills; basic experience with Microsoft Office software including Word, Excel, Outlook, and PowerPoint
• Possess a final Top Secret personnel security clearance with eligibility for access to Sensitive Compartmented Information (SCI). Interim clearances of any type will not be accepted.

Preferred Certifications & Education:

• Experience with National Security, Suitability, or Due Process Adjudications.
• OPM Essentials of Suitability Adjudication, Personnel Security Adjudication, or Due Process Adjudication certifications.
• DNI Personnel Security Adjudications Course.
• Security Fundamentals Professional Certification (SFPC).
• Associate's or bachelor's degree.
• Associate's or bachelor's degree.

Afognak Native Corporation and Afognak's direct and indirect subsidiaries, partnerships, joint ventures and affiliates to include Alutiiq, LLC; Afognak Commercial Group, LLC; Alutiiq Professional Consulting, LLC; and each of their respective domestic and foreign, direct and indirect subsidiaries, partnerships, joint ventures and affiliates are equal opportunity employers that do not discriminate on the basis of actual or perceived race, color, religion, national origin, citizenship status, age, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, related medical conditions and lactation), sexual orientation, protected veteran status, disability, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state or local laws (collectively, "Protected Status").

The pay range information provided is a general guideline. The pay rate offered will be determined based on the candidate's experience and qualifications, as well as geographic locations, market data, and other business considerations, as permitted by law.

Our full range of benefits include

• medical
• dental
• vision
• disability protection
• life insurance
• prescription coverage
• voluntary benefits
• paid leave
• 401(k) retirement

Positions covered by the McNamara O'Hara Service Contract Act (SCA), Davis-Bacon Act (DBA), or a Collective Bargaining Agreement (CBA), or Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA) will comply with the statute or CBA requirements as well as other client-customer contract requirements (all benefits are subject to eligibility requirements). For more information, please visit our Company's Career page.