Personnel Security Specialist - Reston VA

VetJobs; Reston (VA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Advantage SCI seeks qualified Personnel Security Specialists to support a government customer on-site in Reston, Virginia. The role requires active TS/SCI clearance with the ability to obtain CI Poly and entails case management, adjudication, and ongoing vetting of personnel security matters.

Responsibilities include reviewing clearance documentation, maintaining security records, and preparing reports. A strong background in national checks and experience with DoD-related systems is preferred.

Qualifications

• 3-5 years of relevant experience in personnel security or similar.
• Experience applying ICD704 and EO 12968; and SEAD 3, 6 and 7 for reporting requirements.
• Knowledge of DNI and IRPTA timelines; ability to prioritize tasks while maintaining accuracy.

Responsibilities

• Assist the Government in assessing, validating and certifying trustworthiness for access to sensitive information.
• Review forms for accuracy and process security clearance documentation.
• Maintain personnel security records and databases used in the process.
• Develop recommendations with supporting rationale to grant/deny/revoke clearances.
• Check status of pending cases and maintain suspense logs.
• Prepare written reports and briefings; perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

3-5 years experience

TS/SCI clearance

CI Poly

Background investigations

Tools

Scattered Castles

eQIP

JPAS

DISS

JVS

DCII

CVS

DPRIS

OPM Portal

Job description

ATTENTION MILITARY AFFILIATED JOB SEEKERS - Our organization works with partner companies to source qualified talent for their open roles. The following position is available to Veterans, Transitioning Military, National Guard and Reserve Members, Military Spouses, Wounded Warriors, and their Caregivers.

Position: Personnel Security Specialist

Reports To: The Customer and Project Manager

Clearance Type: Active TS (with ability to obtain SCI with CI Poly)

Work Location: Reston, VA (onsite every weekday)

Start Date: ASAP

Advantage SCI is seeking qualified Personnel Security Specialists to be considered for full-time employment to support our government customer on-site in Reston, Virginia.

Summary Of Duties

• Individuals shall Assist the Government in assessing, validating and certifying the trustworthiness of customer and designated DoD-affiliated personnel for access to sensitive compartmented information, through case management, adjudication, and due process.
• Review forms for accuracy and process security clearance documentation for personnel security investigations and clearances.
• Maintain personnel security records and databases used in the personnel security process.
• Develop recommendations with sufficient supporting rationale to enable the Government to decide whether to grant, deny, or revoke a security clearance or eligibility to occupy sensitive positions.
• Check the status of pending cases and maintain suspense logs.
• Prepare written reports and briefings as required; other duties as assigned.

Additional Qualifications/Responsibilities

Experience and Skills

3-5 years of relevant experience

Experience with application of ICD704 and EO 12968; and SEAD 3, 6 and 7 which addresses reporting requirements, continuous vetting/evaluation, and reciprocity.

Knowledge of and ability to meet DNI and IRPTA timelines and skilled in prioritizing competing tasks while maintaining accuracy and timeliness.

Familiarity and experience utilizing Scattered Castles, eQIP, JPAS, DISS, JVS, DCII, and CVS; initiating and scoping, T5R background investigations; use of DPRIS, OPM Portal; performing National Agency Checks and Credit Checks. Knowledge and experience determining when a security case is complete and prepared for adjudication to include coordinating with other officers and determining the need for additional investigative information.

Use judgement and experience to conduct and/or collect national agency checks to complete an investigation for adjudicative review. National agency checks may consist of, but not limited to investigations, incident reports, continuous evaluation, continuous vetting, and T5R background investigations.

Strong writing skills to include experience and acumen in crafting analysis of data collected

Experience understanding exceptions codes, such as waivers, conditions, and deviations.

Understand difference between suitability determinations and security clearance determinations.

Experience creating, managing, and closing cases in appropriate security systems of record.

Excellent written and oral reporting skills, interpersonal skills, and the ability to communicate at all levels of the organization and customers across geographically dispersed sites.

Possess a TS/SCI and successfully pass CI Poly.

Knowledge of the Microsoft Office Suite, particularly Outlook, Word, and Excel.

Excellent written and oral reporting skills, interpersonal skills, and the ability to communicate at all levels of the organization and customers across geographically dispersed sites.

Experience working in DIA a plus.

Must have a valid certification of completion in PII and Cyber Awareness Challenge from Information Assurance Support Environment (Only valid within 30 days of hire). To obtain the certification, visit http://iase.disa.mil/eta/.

City: Reston

State: Virginia

Job_Category: Scientific Research & Development

Job Code: Security Staff

Affiliate Sponsor: Advantage SCI