Personnel Security Specialist IV

DTSV, Inc.; Arlington (VA); On-site; USD 100,000 - 102,000; Full time

Job summary

DTSV, Inc. seeks a Personnel Security Specialist IV to support Federal Adjudicators in making suitability and national security recommendations in line with EO, CFRs, and related guidelines. Final determinations rest with federal adjudicators.

The role requires expert knowledge of security policies, handling sensitive information, and strong written and oral communication skills. A Top-Secret clearance is required and six years of personnel security experience.

Qualifications

• Expert knowledge of government policies governing security suitability and eligibility, including FIS, EO 12968, 13526, 10450, CFRs, SEADs, ICD 704.

Responsibilities

• Review systems, databases, security questionnaires, ROI, and related documents to support adjudication recommendations.
• Make recommendations on applicant suitability for sensitive or non-sensitive positions per adjudicative guidelines.
• Assist with implementing operational policies, procedures, and standards for trusted workforce programs.
• Coordinate with senior security staff to resolve complex security problems and draft follow-up communications.
• Contribute to process improvements within the subdivision.

Skills

Adjudication

Regulatory compliance

Written & oral communication

Risk management

Microsoft Office

ISMS familiarity

Education

High School Diploma

Tools

ISMS

Job description

The Personnel Security Specialist IV provides adjudication support for Federal Adjudicators to make suitability and national security recommendations in accordance with the relevant Executive Orders (E.O.s), U.S. Code of Federal Regulations (CFRs), and the policies, orders, and guidelines with the understanding that final suitability and national security determinations are made by appropriate Federal Adjudicators.

Job Type

Full-time

The Personnel Security Specialist IV provides adjudication support for Federal Adjudicators to make suitability and national security recommendations in accordance with the relevant Executive Orders (E.O.s), U.S. Code of Federal Regulations (CFRs), and the policies, orders, and guidelines with the understanding that final suitability and national security determinations are made by appropriate Federal Adjudicators.

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 adjudication recommendations;


• Manage the review of systems, databases, responses to security questionnaires, reports of investigation (ROI), law enforcement documents, incident reports, and other source security information that contain personal history and related information associated with a candidate to make suitability, eligibility and adjudication recommendations or determinations;


• Make recommendations in accordance with regulations as to whether applicant meets the requirements for employment in a sensitive or non-sensitive position and is consistent with all appropriate adjudicative guidelines;


• 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;


• Assist Federal staff to develop and implement Standard Operating Procedures;


• Implement existing security directives, makes recommendation to resolve unique and complex security problems by coordinating with senior security specialists to include solutions and follow-up written communications;


• Contributes to initiatives aimed at improving functional and automated processes within the subdivision.

The salary for this position is between $100,000 - $102,000.

Requirements

Education / Certifications:

• High School Diploma


• Must have an active Top-Secret clearance

Experience Requirements

• Must have 6 years of personnel security experience


• Proven experience in rendering adjudicative decisions or 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.