Personnel Security Specialist - Suitability and National Security Adjudications

SEC; Washington (District of Columbia); Hybrid; USD 90,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

SEC's Office of Security Operations seeks a Personnel Security Specialist to conduct suitability and national security adjudications, supporting headquarters and regional offices in personnel and physical security, safety, emergency management, and background investigations.

The role involves evaluating adjudicative information, maintaining policy standards, and ensuring compliance with federal statutes and regulations.

Qualifications

• Specialized experience in adjudicating reports of investigation for suitability and national security determinations.
• Experience using personnel security databases (e-QIP, CVS, PIPS) for adjudicative work.
• Ability to develop, analyze, and implement policies and procedures for personnel security programs.
• Experience resolving personnel security issues and maintaining program compliance.

Skills

Critical Thinking

Security Practices

Technical Utilization

Technical Communication

Tools

e-QIP

CVS

PIPS

Job description

The OSO is seeking a Personnel Security Specialist - Suitability and National Security Adjudications to conduct suitability and national security adjudications. The role supports headquarters and regional offices in personnel and physical security, safety, emergency management, and background investigations. OSBO develops and maintains policies and procedures to promote and implement security program principles, practices, and criteria in accordance with Federal statutes and regulations. Time-in-grade for this announcement is one year at the GS/SK-12 level.

Applicants are responsible for confirming all required materials are submitted by the closing date of the announcement. Please check the How You Will Be Evaluated and Required Documents sections carefully, as missing documents will render the application incomplete and ineligible for review.

Qualifying experience may be obtained in the private or public sector. Experience refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service programs (e.g., Peace Corps, AmeriCorps) and other organizations (e.g., professional; philanthropic; religious; spiritual; community, student, social). Volunteer work helps build critical competencies, knowledge, and skills and can provide valuable training and experience that translates directly to paid employment. You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience. All qualification requirements must be met by the closing date of this announcement.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENT

SK-13

Applicant must have at least one year of specialized experience equivalent to the GS/SK-12 level. Specialized experience includes:

• adjudicating reports of investigation to render both suitability and national security determinations; AND
• utilizing personnel security databases including e-QIP, CVS, and PIPS; AND
• developing, analyzing, and implementing policy, standards, and procedures for personnel security programs; AND
• resolving personnel security issues.

ACCOMPLISHMENT RECORD COMPETENCIES

• Competency 1: Critical Thinking - Considers a variety of factors, general and subject matter-specific, when making decisions and determining next steps in a case.
• Competency 2: Security Practices - Knowledge of the laws, regulations, and guidelines related to securing personnel, facilities, and information, including the requirements for handling, transporting, and protecting classified information and proper reporting of security incidents.
• Competency 3: Technical Utilization - Involves effectively navigating both internal and external systems to access adjudicative information as needed. By leveraging available technology, personnel can ensure greater compliance and facilitate timely adjudications.
• Competency 4: Technical Communication - Translates technical information into non-technical terms and accurately conveys technical information to end users (e.g., staff, management) and outside parties.