Personnel Security Specialist

Watermark Risk Management International, LLC; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 90,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Employer-paid medical insurance

Paid leave

401(k) plan

Employee assistance program

Job summary

A risk management consultancy is seeking a Personnel Security Specialist in Washington, D.C. This role requires 10 years of relevant experience in personnel security and advanced Microsoft Office skills. The ideal candidate will perform in-depth analysis of security investigations and provide exceptional customer service. The position offers a competitive salary range of $90,000 to $100,000 with additional benefits including medical insurance and a 401(k) plan.

Qualifications

• 10 years relevant experience in personnel security.
• Advanced proficiency with Microsoft Office (Word, Access, Excel, PowerPoint).
• Excellent customer-service skills.

Responsibilities

• Perform in-depth analysis of Personnel Suitability/Security Investigations.
• Conduct supervisory reviews of completed adjudication reports.
• Provide positive customer service to stakeholders.

Skills

Personnel security

Customer service

Microsoft Office

Critical thinking

Leadership skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree in a security-related discipline

Five years experience in adjudication

Tools

e-QIP

OPM/DCSA CVS/PIPS

Microsoft Access

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft PowerPoint

Job description

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Be among the first 25 applicants on 3 days ago – Watermark is a Service‑Disabled Veteran Owned Small Business, founded by USAF veterans in 2007. Our subject matter experts specialize in security and risk management with deep experience in DOD security programs and mission requirements. Our core values—perspective, passion, communication, integrity, ethics, and balance—drive everything we do. We offer a competitive benefits package including 100% employer‑paid medical insurance, paid leave, an employee assistance program, and a 401(k) plan.

Responsibilities

• Perform in‑depth analysis and evaluation of Personnel Suitability/Security Investigations, security files and other source documents. Evaluate and analyze information to determine authenticity and pertinence, review documents for adverse conduct and character, and package complex adjudicative cases for final suitability determination.
• Analyze data such as applicant correspondence, court dispositions, and credit reports; highlight key findings and communicate issues for suitability recommendation based on 5 CFR 731 criteria.
• Conduct supervisory reviews of completed adjudication reports and correspondence activities.
• Provide positive customer service to internal and external stakeholders.
• Effectively articulate sensitive issues regarding applicants and subjects of investigation.
• Develop PERSEC materials—briefing slides, reports, process guides/manuals—while reviewing content, style, grammar, completeness, technical accuracy, and audience understanding.
• Perform additional duties as assigned.
• Travel minimum 10% of the time, up to 4 times per year.

Experience Requirements

• 10 years relevant experience in personnel security.
• Recent experience (within the last two years) providing pre‑screening background investigative support services of Tiers 1‑5 (or equivalent) of SF‑85/85P/86, OF‑306, fingerprint results and FBI Criminal History Check Results.
• Advanced proficiency with Microsoft Office (Word, Access, Excel, PowerPoint).
• Experience utilizing e‑QIP, OPM/DCSA CVS/PIPS to validate background investigation needs and apply reciprocity per OPM policy.
• Desirable: experience with DHS ISMS or similar agency systems.
• Excellent customer‑service skills.

Education Requirements

• A bachelor’s degree in a security‑related discipline or five years documented experience in adjudication, customer service, and PERSEC automated systems.

Security Clearance Requirements

• DOD Secret Clearance.
• Ability to obtain DHS Suitability.

Certification Requirements

• Completion of OPM Essentials of Suitability Adjudication Program and/or Basic Adjudication courses or similar training.

Other Requirements

• Reports to a physical location and requires traversing between buildings.
• 10% travel required.
• May require sedentary work at least 50% of the time.
• Must be able to lift up to 50 lbs regularly.
• Ability to manage stress with high maturity/professionalism.
• Demonstrated critical thinking and leadership skills and ability to work well with others.
• Effective verbal and written communication skills.

Keywords

Personnel security, PERSEC, Tiers, OF306s, CVS, DISS, Excel, Investigations, Adjudication.

Compensation

Anticipated range: $90,000 – $100,000. Salary determined by contract wage, education, certifications, experience, and other factors.

Equal‑Opportunity Employer

Watermark is an equal opportunity employer. All terms and conditions of employment are established without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, pregnancy, genetic information, disability, veteran status, or any other protected category under applicable federal, state, and local laws.