Personnel Security Specialist III

Socket.dev; Arlington (VA); On-site; USD 82,000 - 92,000; Full time

Job summary

Socket.dev is seeking a Personnel Security Specialist III in Arlington, VA to provide entrance on duty support and make pre-appointment clearance recommendations in line with EO, CFR, SEADs, and ICD 704 guidelines. The role requires active TS clearance, 4+ years in personnel security, and strong IT and communication skills.

Responsibilities include performing security checks, initiating investigations via eAPPapp, and ensuring complete questionnaires are submitted to DCSA or an ISP.

Qualifications

• Expert knowledge of government policies governing security suitability and eligibility (FIS, EO, CFR, SEADs, ICD 704).
• Experience conducting security checks and reviewing personnel security information.
• Ability to initiate background investigations via eAPPapp and coordinate with DCSA/ISP.
• Proven ability to prepare SOPs, reports, and training materials.

Responsibilities

• Provide EOD support and make clearance recommendations.
• Review background information to verify eligibility and reciprocity.
• Assist in implementing security policies and continuous evaluation programs.
• Coordinate with applicants and agencies to obtain and file security questionnaires.
• Contribute to process improvements within the division.
• Prepare written documentation and briefings for the personnel security mission.

Skills

Security policy knowledge

Regulatory compliance

Background investigation

Microsoft Office

Written and oral communication

Education

High School Diploma

Tools

ISMS

eAPPapp

Job description

Description

The Personnel Security Specialist III provides entrance on duty (EOD) support to make pre- appointment and interim clearance recommendations in accordance with the relevant Executive Orders (EOs), U.S. Code of Federal Regulations (CFR), all the Security Executive Agent Directives (SEADs), Intelligence Community Directive (ICD) 704 and the policies, orders and guidelines with the understanding that final EOD recommendations are made by appropriate Federal employees.

Duties and Skills

• Expert knowledge or awareness and adherence to government policies or regulations governing security suitability and eligibility, such as Federal Investigative Standards (FIS), Executive Orders (E.O.) 12968, 13526, and 10450, Code of Federal Regulations (CFRs), Security Executive Agent Directives (SEADs), Intelligence Community Directive (ICD) 704 or other guidelines to make the appropriate EOD recommendation
• Conduct security checks and review personnel security information using various databases to verify if an individual has the appropriate background investigation requested, and if the individual is eligible for reciprocity.
• Assist with implementing operational policies, procedures, programs, and standards as required, ensuring the efficient and effective implementation of trusted workforce to include the Continuous Evaluation Program, continuous vetting, and RAPBACK;
• Initiate background investigations via the electronic questionnaires for investigations processing (eAPPapp) system and obtain a security questionnaire from applicants. Ensure the completeness of the security questionnaires and send the completed questionnaire to Defense Counterintelligence and Security Agency (DCSA), or the designated investigative service provider (ISP). Provide technical assistance to applicants completing their security questionnaire in the eAPP system.
• Contributes to initiatives to improve functional and/or automated processes within the division.
• Prepares written documentation in support of the personnel security mission such as internal standard operating procedures, reports, training and instructional materials, and briefings.

The salary for this position is between $82,000 - $92,000.

Requirements

Education / Certifications

• High School Diploma
• Must have an active Top-Secret clearance

Experience Requirements

• Must have 4 years in personnel security experience,
• Proven experience rendering adjudicative or entrance on duty (EOD) recommendations
• Must have excellent computer skills using Microsoft Office, etc., excellent written and oral communication, risk-management and problem-solving skills
• Ability to learn and use specific government/customer systems such as Information Security Management System (ISMS).

Physical Demands

Work is performed in an office environment. Required to stand, walk and sit; talk or hear, both in person and by telephone. Required to use a computer throughout the work.

We are an Equal Opportunity employer - All qualified applicants/employees will receive consideration for employment without regard to that individual's age, race, color, religion or creed, national origin or ancestry, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, disability, veteran status, genetic information, ethnicity, citizenship, or any other characteristic protected by law.