Personnel Security Specialist II & I

Advantage SCI, LLC; Alexandria (VA); On-site; USD 70,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in security and investigations is seeking a Personnel Security Specialist II & I in Alexandria, VA. The role involves preparing casework, conducting background checks, and managing sensitive information. Ideal candidates will have extensive experience in security administration and background investigations, ensuring compliance with security regulations. Join a dynamic team and contribute to maintaining the integrity of personnel security processes.

Qualifications

• 4 years in security administration or background investigations required for Specialist II.
• 2 years in security administration required for Specialist I.

Responsibilities

• Prepare casework for preliminary vetting requests and conduct background checks.
• Safeguard sensitive information and manage caseloads to meet deadlines.

Skills

Security Administration

Background Investigations

Case Management

Customer Communication

Tools

eWorks

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Job Description

Location: Alexandria, VA - May occasionally be required to work at an Arlington Office.

Responsibilities include:

1. Preparing casework for preliminary vetting requests, including reviewing questionnaires, security forms, background checks, credit reports, and other relevant reports.
2. Performing background investigation checks and assessing risk, integrity, fitness, and suitability issues, updating case summaries accordingly.
3. Reviewing security paperwork for accuracy and authenticity.
4. Conducting investigative checks such as Personnel Investigation Processing System, Credit checks, FBI Fingerprint checks, and others.
5. Safeguarding sensitive information, including Privacy Act Protected Information and PII.
6. Working within business processing systems, updating the eWORKS personnel security database, and uploading relevant documents.
7. Researching, reviewing, and analyzing personnel security information for case summaries.
8. Providing customer service, including preparing emails, memos, Letters of Interrogatory, Letters of Advisement, and Conditional Approval Letters.
9. Managing caseloads to meet deadlines.
10. Assisting federal staff with administrative tasks related to personnel security.

Required Experience

Personnel Security Specialist II

• At least 4 years of experience in security administration, background investigations, physical security, or related private sector security experience.
• At least 2.5 years of experience in case work using guidelines such as 5 C.F.R. part 731, 1400, and executive orders 10450, 12968, and 13764.
• U.S. citizen with the ability to obtain and maintain a Public Trust clearance.
• Experience with business processing systems, preferably eWorks.
• Experience communicating with customers and drafting official correspondence.
• FDIC support experience is highly desirable.

Personnel Security Specialist I

• At least 2 years of experience in security administration or related fields.
• At least 1 year of experience in researching and analyzing background investigation materials.
• U.S. citizen with the ability to obtain and maintain a Public Trust clearance.
• Experience with personnel security case management systems, preferably eWorks.
• Knowledge of security regulations and executive orders.
• FDIC support experience is highly desirable.

Additional Information

• Seniority level: Mid-Senior level
• Employment type: Full-time
• Job function: Project Management and Information Technology
• Industries: Security and Investigations