Personnel Security Specialist

Protection Strategies Incorporated; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(K) Retirement Plan

Tuition Assistance

Disability Products

Employee Assistance

GoodRx

Commuter Benefits

HSA + HRA

Job summary

Protection Strategies Incorporated in Washington, DC is looking for a Personnel Security Specialist to review investigation request documentation, initiate e-App packets for federal and contractor employees, and coordinate background investigations with the DCSA. You will ensure data accuracy, create case files, and forward packets for processing to the appropriate authorities.

You will also help applicants with correcting forms, assist with e-App submissions, and maintain clear communication

Qualifications

• Review and initiate background investigations.
• Assist applicants with correcting personnel security documents.
• Coordinate e-App submissions and fingerprint appointments when required.
• Communicate with employers, customers, and investigation subjects as needed.

Responsibilities

• Review completed e-App forms and related documents to begin background investigations.
• Assist applicants with corrections and completions of personnel security forms.
• Coordinate fingerprint appointments and other clerical duties as required.
• Ensure accurate processing of personnel security documents.
• Support communication between employers, customers, and investigation subjects as needed.

Skills

e-App submissions

Clerical duties

Background investigations coordination

Job description

Join Our Team as a HHS Personnel Security Specialist!

Who We Are:

At Protection Strategies, Inc. (PSI), a Service-Disabled Veteran Owned Small Business, we engage with industry professionals to provide top-tier security solutions and personnel security expertise for the U.S. Government. Our mission is to safeguard our clients' interests with integrity and innovation, reshaping the landscape of security.

Why PSI?:

Become part of a dedicated team that values people first and believes in making a meaningful impact. We offer cutting-edge solutions that promote safety and protect critical infrastructure. Your hard work will be recognized in our mission-driven culture.

What We Offer:

• Financial Support: 401(K) Retirement Plan, Tuition Assistance, Disability Products
• Wellness Programs:Employee Assistance, GoodRx, Commuter Benefits
• Flexible Spending Accounts:HSA + HRA

Position Overview:

Personnel Security Specialist reviews investigation request documentation for accuracy and completeness and processes e-App packets for federal and contractor employees. They initiate the paperwork for background investigations, review the information submitted by the applicants, correspond with the applicants for clarifying information, are responsible for data entry requirements associated with each record, making case files, forwarding cases for processing, and submitting the e-App packet to be reviewed and forwarded to DCSA.

Key Responsibilities:

• Review completed e-App forms and other related and necessary forms for the initiation of background investigations.
• Assist applicants with correcting and completing personnel security documents.
• Assist customers with e-App submissions, perform applicable entries into the HHS Program Support Center personnel security databases, coordinate fingerprint appointments if required, other clerical duties as required.
• Review personnel security documents to ensure accurate processing.
• Support communication between employers, customers, and the subjects of the investigations as needed.

Qualifications:

• Review completed e-App forms and other related and necessary forms for the initiation of background investigations.
• Assist applicants with correcting and completing personnel security documents.Assist customers with e-App submissions, perform applicable entries into the HHS Program Support Center personnel security databases, coordinate fingerprint appointments if required, other clerical duties as required.
• Review personnel security documents to ensure accurate processing.
• Support communication between employers, customers, and the subjects of the investigations as needed.

EEO Statement

We are an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will be considered without discrimination based on race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, or protected veteran status. Employment offers will be contingent on passing a pre-employment drug screen.

Practical AI Application

• Applies AI tools to streamline workflows, enhance decision-making, and improve outcomes
• Understands the strengths and limitations of AI systems and exercises sound judgment in their use
• Continuously explores new AI capabilities and integrates them into day-to-day work where appropriate
• Uses AI in alignment with company and customer-specific policies, data privacy standards, and ethical guidelines
• Exercises discretion when using AI with sensitive or proprietary information
• Demonstrates awareness of bias, accuracy, and risk considerations when leveraging AI tools