Personnel Security Specialist I

Akima; Albuquerque (NM); Hybrid; USD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive benefits

Competitive pay

Growth opportunities

Job summary

A federal IT contractor is seeking a Personnel Security Specialist I in Albuquerque, New Mexico. The role involves reviewing investigative reports, making recommendations regarding eligibility for DOE clearance, and conducting professional training. Candidates should have a Bachelor's degree or relevant experience, excellent writing and analytical skills, and the ability to manage time effectively. The position is on-site, offering a supportive work environment with opportunities for growth and competitive pay.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or 1-3 years experience in personnel security data analysis.
• Excellent writing skills for concise, grammatically correct reports.
• Ability to analyze data and resolve discrepancies.

Responsibilities

• Conduct professional development training in Personnel Security.
• Evaluate investigative reports for derogatory and mitigating information.
• Prepare detailed case histories and evaluations.
• Enter information into personnel security databases.

Skills

Technical writing

Data analysis

Attention to detail

Time management

Communication skills

Microsoft Office

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Job description

The Personnel Security Specialist I position reviews and analyzes investigative reports to be able to correctly identify and evaluate derogatory and mitigating information and make a recommendation regarding an individual's eligibility or continued eligibility for a Department of Energy (DOE) access authorization. The Specialist I will develop comprehensive knowledge of theories, techniques, and practices in the field of personnel security and begin to effectively apply such principles and techniques to a wide variety of problems and situations to evaluate derogatory personnel security cases.

Responsibilities

• Attend and complete professional development training as it relates to Personnel Security.
• Assures completeness of investigative coverage; screens investigative reports by identifying and analyzing derogatory and mitigating information, prepares detailed written case histories and case evaluations and analysis of all available information, and makes written determinations and recommends further action and processing.
• All written products must be professionally prepared, and technically and grammatically correct without errors.
• Case evaluation summaries include but are not limited to, investigations, reinvestigations, incident reports, letters of interrogatory and Sensitive Compartmented Information.
• Correctly enters information and data into all required personnel security databases.
• All other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree from an accredited university or one to three years of experience in analyzing data derived from multiple reference points for a personnel security program.
• Excellent technical writing skills, including producing easily understandable, concise reports without technical errors that are also grammatically correct.
• Ability to analyze data and resolve issues where discrepancies may exist.
• Ability to synthesize information and identify key findings.
• Maintaining accuracy and attention to detail is essential.
• Proven ability to work independently in a deadline-oriented environment with little supervision.
• Proven time management skills.
• Proven professional communication and presentation skills.
• Intermediate knowledge of Microsoft applications (Word, Excel, and Outlook), and experience in performing data entry.
• Ability to attain a DOE Q clearance. Active DOE Q Clearnace highly desired.

Job ID

2026-20915

Work Type

On-Site

Company Description

Work Where it Matters

Akima Global Technology (AGT), an Akima company, is not just another federal IT contractor. As an Alaska Native Corporation (ANC), our mission and purpose extend beyond our exciting federal projects as we support our shareholder communities in Alaska.

At AGT, the work you do every day makes a difference in the lives of our 15,000 Iŋupiat shareholders, a group of Alaska natives from one of the most remote and harshest environments in the United States.

For our shareholders, AGT provides support and employment opportunities and contributes to the survival of a culture that has thrived above the Arctic Circle for more than 10,000 years.

For our government customers, AGT delivers new technologies and partners with leading edge commercial enterprises to deliver unique and innovative IT solutions.

As an AGT employee, you will be surrounded by a challenging, yet supportive work environment that is committed to innovation and diversity, two of our most important values. You will also have access to our comprehensive benefits and competitive pay in addition to growth opportunities and excellent retirement options.