Personnel Security Specialist III (TS with SCI Eligibility clearance and Hybrid role)

Akima, LLC; Arlington (VA); Hybrid; USD 90,000 - 92,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life insurance

401(k)

PTO

Job summary

RiverTech, an Akima company, seeks a Personnel Security Specialist III to provide entrance on duty support and make pre-appointment recommendations under EOs, CFRs, SEADs, and ICD 704. This hybrid role requires in-office presence in the DC/MD/VA area, with potential full-time in-person or telework as requested.

Responsibilities include adjudication, reviewing background information, processing eQIPS/eAPPS, and coordinating with DCSA or an ISP.

Qualifications

• Active Top-Secret clearance with SCI eligibility.
• High School Diploma/GED.
• Minimum 4 years in personnel security experience.
• Proven experience rendering adjudicative or entrance on duty (EOD) recommendations.

Responsibilities

• Prior experience in personnel security intake branch or adjudication is a must.
• Conducts security checks and reviews 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
• Initiates background investigations via the eAPPapp system and obtain a security questionnaire from applicants
• Prepares written documentation to support the personnel security mission
• Assists with implementing policies, procedures, programs, and standards for trusted workforce including Continuous Evaluation and RAPBACK

Skills

Adjudication experience

EOD procedures

Regulatory knowledge

Microsoft Office

Education

High School Diploma/GED

Tools

eAPPapp system

Microsoft Office

Job description

RiverTech is looking for a Personnel Security Specialist III to provide 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.

This is a hybrid role with in-office requirement so selected hire will reside in the DC/MD/VA area.

Responsibilities

Prior experience in personnel security intake branch or adjudication is a must.

• Strong knowledge of personnel security regulations and policies to include Executive Order 13467, SEAD 3 and 5 CFR Part 731 and 732
• Experience conducting various investigative checks to include fingerprint results, investigation history and processing Electronic Application for Personnel Security Clearances to include public trust and national security case types
• Proven experience in determining Entry on Duty (EOD) eligibility through review of eQIPS & eAPPS, fingerprints, credit checks, law enforcement checks and etc
• Ability to identify and resolve discrepancies or derogatory information in submitted forms or supporting documents
• Conducts security checks and reviews 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
• Assists 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
• Initiates background investigations via the electronic questionnaires for investigations processing (eAPPapp) system and obtain a security questionnaire from applicants
• Ensures 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)
• Provides 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

Qualifications

• Active Top-Secret clearance with SCI eligibility
• High School Diploma/GED
• Minimum 4 years in personnel security experience
• Proven experience rendering adjudicative or entrance on duty (EOD) recommendations
• Excellent computer skills using Microsoft Office, etc., excellent written and oral communication, risk-management and problem-solving 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

Any clearance requirements for this position are established by the government contract.

Hybrid work schedule for this contract means the work schedule is subject to change at any time per customer request. It may require fulltime in-person work, a combination of in-person and telework, or full telework. Duration of in-person, telework, or combination of both is specified by the customer.

Job ID

2026-27763

Work Type

Hybrid

Pay Range

$90,000 - $92,000

Benefits

Regular - The company offers a comprehensive benefits program, including medical, dental, vision, life insurance, 401(k) and a range of other voluntary benefits. Paid Time Off (PTO) is offered to regular full-time and part-time employees.

Work Where it Matters

RiverTech, an Akima company, is not just another federal professional solutions 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.

For our shareholders

RiverTech 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

RiverTech provides innovative solutions to complex engineering and operational challenges and delivers wide-ranging services for mission support, systems engineering, and IT.

As a RiverTech 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.