Polygraph Examiner

Parsons; St. Louis (MO); On-site; USD 125,000 - 225,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

Dental benefits

Vision benefits

Paid time off

401(k)

Life insurance

Flexible work schedules

Holidays

Job summary

Parsons is seeking a highly skilled Polygraph Examiner to conduct CSP, ESP, and SIP examinations per NCCA standards. The role requires an active Top Secret/SCI clearance, a CI poly, and a Bachelor’s degree with 11 years’ examiner experience.

You will document results, maintain records in the official system, and comply with QC guidance while scheduling up to two sessions per day and pursuing ongoing education to sustain certification.

Qualifications

• Active Top Secret/SCI clearance or ability to obtain
• CI Polygraph certification and maintenance
• Bachelor's degree with 11+ years of polygraph examiner experience
• Experience with a variety of NCCA-approved polygraph formats
• Ability to develop and draft NCCA-compliant questions
• Strong interviewing skills for detailed subject interviews
• Ability to collect and interpret physiological data
• Experience documenting definitive examination outcomes
• Experience preparing clear, fact-based reports

Responsibilities

• Conduct CSP, ESP, and SIP polygraph examinations per NCCA standards
• Adhere to QC guidance and report concerns
• Document examination results and admissions accurately
• Manage up to two sessions per workday and backfill cancellations
• Maintain current NCCA Federal Polygraph Certification
• Complete 40 hours of annual continuing education

Skills

Active Top Secret/SCI

CI poly

Polygraph examiner experience

NCCA-approved formats

Reporting & documentation

Interviews & interviewing

Physiological data analysis

Examination outcomes documentation

NCCA-compliant questions

Quality control compliance

Education

Bachelor's degree + 11 years polygraph experience

Job description

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Job Description

Parsons is looking for an amazingly talented Polygraph Examiner to join our team! In this role you will get to Conduct polygraph examinations (counterintelligence scope polygraph (CSP) or expanded screening scope (ESS)) in accordance with National Center for Credibility Assessment (NCCA) standards.

What You'll Be Doing

• Conduct Counterintelligence Scope Polygraph (CSP), Expanded Scope Polygraph (ESP), and Specific Issue Polygraph (SIP) examinations in accordance with National Center for Credibility Assessment (NCCA) standards.
• Comply with all Quality Control (QC) guidance and promptly report any concerns or issues to QC personnel.
• Accurately document examination results and admissions and maintain records within the Polygraph Branch's official system of record.
• Conduct up to two examination sessions per scheduled workday unless otherwise directed by QC or management.Each CSP, ESP, or SIP examination is considered one session. Every effort will be made to backfill canceled appointments and no-shows.
• Maintain a current NCCA Federal Polygraph Certification.
• Complete a minimum of 40 hours of annual continuing education to maintain polygraph certification requirements.

What Required Skills You'll Bring

• Active Top Secret/SCI.
• Ability to obtain and maintain a CI POLY.
• Bachelor's degree and 11 years of previous Polygraph Examiner experience.
• Demonstrated experience conducting a variety of NCCA-approved polygraph examination formats and testing methodologies.
• Proven ability to assess and determine an examinee's suitability for polygraph testing.
• Experience developing and drafting NCCA-compliant examination questions.
• Strong interviewing skills, including the ability to conduct detailed and comprehensive subject interviews.
• Ability to collect, analyze, and interpret physiological data obtained during polygraph examinations.
• Experience rendering and documenting definitive examination outcomes in accordance with established standards.
• Demonstrated experience preparing clear, concise, and fact-based reports that comply with prescribed policies and procedures.

Security Clearance Requirement

An active Top Secret security clearance is required to apply, however, the selected candidate must be able to obtain a Top Secret SCI clearance prior to the start date.

This position is part of our Federal Solutions team.

The Federal Solutions segment delivers resources to our US government customers that ensure the success of missions around the globe. Our intelligent employees drive the state of the art as they provide services and solutions in the areas of defense, security, intelligence, infrastructure, and environmental. We promote a culture of excellence and close-knit teams that take pride in delivering, protecting, and sustaining our nation's most critical assets, from Earth to cyberspace. Throughout the company, our people are anticipating what's next to deliver the solutions our customers need now.

Salary Range: $125,100.00 - $225,200.00

We value our employees and want our employees to take care of their overall wellbeing, which is why we offer best-in-class benefits such as medical, dental, vision, paid time off, 401(k), life insurance, flexible work schedules, and holidays to fit your busy lifestyle!

Parsons is an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, veteran status or any other protected status.

About Us

Parsons is a digitally enabled solutions provider focused on the defense, security, and infrastructure markets. With nearly 75 years of experience, Parsons is uniquely qualified to deliver cyber/converged security, technology-based intellectual property, and other innovative services to federal, regional, and local government agencies, as well as to private industrial customers worldwide.

Parsons is an equal opportunity, drug-free employer committed to diversity in the workplace. Minority/Female/Disabled/Protected Veteran/LGBTQ+.

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