Personnel Security & Vetting Specialist

Defense Counterintelligence and Security Agency (DCSA); Fort Meade (MD); On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Defense Counterintelligence and Security Agency (DCSA) MOI seeks a Personnel Security Specialist to manage PV matters for DoW Contractor/Industry personnel, including designation determinations, identity validation, vetting requirements, and clearance determinations. Role may be GG-07 or GG-09; potential advancement based on performance and benchmarks.

Responsibilities include supporting Continuous Evaluation, reviewing security questionnaires for sensitive issues, and coordinating with

Qualifications

• Accountability: Holds self and others accountable for high-quality, timely results and meets deadlines.
• Attention to Detail: Thorough and meticulous in handling sensitive information.
• Decision Making: Makes informed, objective decisions under varying conditions.
• Interpersonal Skills: Treats others with courtesy and respect.
• Learning: Proactively uses training to improve performance.
• Oral Communication: Communicates clearly to diverse audiences.
• Problem Solving: Identifies issues and proposes viable solutions.
• Writing: Produces clear, concise, well-structured written material.

Responsibilities

• Perform routine, standardized assignments in support of Continuous Evaluation and Personnel Security Operations.
• Participate in review, validation, and coordination of alerts from the DoW Continuous Evaluation program.
• Use systems to receive alerts, conduct identity resolution, and coordinate with adjudicators and security officials.
• Review personnel security questionnaires for national security concerns (e.g., allegiance, foreign influence, misconduct).
• Assist higher-level personnel on Continuous Evaluation and Personnel Security projects to develop competence.

Skills

Accountability

Attention to Detail

Decision Making

Interpersonal Skills

Learning

Oral Communication

Problem Solving

Writing

Security Awareness

Education

Bachelor's degree

Job description

Defense Counterintelligence and Security Agency (DCSA) MOI seeks a Personnel Security Specialist to manage PV matters for DoW Contractor/Industry personnel, including designation determinations, identity validation, vetting requirements, and clearance determinations. Role may be GG-07 or GG-09; potential advancement based on performance and benchmarks.

Responsibilities include supporting Continuous Evaluation, reviewing security questionnaires for sensitive issues, and coordinating with