Security Adjudication & Background Investigator

FedWriters, Inc.; Reston (VA); On-site; USD 72,000 - 87,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Life Insurance

401(k) Plan

Holiday Pay

Paid Time Off

Job summary

FedWriters, Inc. is seeking a Security Specialist to support the DIA’s Central Processing Center.

The role focuses on national agency checks, case management, and preparing materials for adjudication, with a strong emphasis on judgment and security best practices. The position is on-site in Reston, VA, Monday–Friday, 7 AM to 3 PM, offering a clear career path with opportunities for growth within a supportive team environment.

Qualifications

• TS/SCI clearance required with a CI poly.
• Associate's Degree in Security Management, Personnel Security, or Business; combination of education and experience acceptable.
• 3+ years of relevant security experience.
• Experience with suitability and/or fitness adjudications.
• Knowledge of reciprocity and ability to complete reciprocity cases.
• Experience crafting analysis of data gathered.
• Administrative skills for professional writing and communication via email, phone, and in person.
• Experience in customer relations.
• Ability to multi-task in a dynamic work environment.

Responsibilities

• Conduct national agency checks for adjudicative review.
• Create, manage, and close cases in security systems of record.
• Utilize security systems such as Scattered Castles, NBIS, CATS, NCIC, NP2 Portal, eQIP, JPAS, JVS, DCII, CVS.
• Determine security case completion and preparation for adjudication; coordinate with other offices.
• Identify need for additional investigative information.

Skills

3+ years experience

TS/SCI clearance

Personnel security

Security adjudications

Data analysis

Professional writing

Customer relations

Multi-tasking

Communication (email/phone/in person)

Education

Associate's Degree in Security Management

Tools

Scattered Castles

NBIS

CATS

NCIC

NP2 Portal

eQIP

JPAS

JVS

DCII

CVS

Job description

FedWriters, Inc. is seeking a Security Specialist to support the DIA’s Central Processing Center.

The role focuses on national agency checks, case management, and preparing materials for adjudication, with a strong emphasis on judgment and security best practices. The position is on-site in Reston, VA, Monday–Friday, 7 AM to 3 PM, offering a clear career path with opportunities for growth within a supportive team environment.