Security Specialist III - Employability, Quality Audit Report Tracker (QART)

ARMADA, Ltd.; Springfield (VA); On-site; USD 60,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a dedicated Security Specialist III to support personnel security programs. In this pivotal role, you will ensure compliance with federal standards while providing essential support to internal and external stakeholders. Your expertise in security clearance management and your ability to analyze complex security issues will be vital in maintaining the integrity of the organization's operations. Join a team that values excellence and offers a dynamic work environment where your contributions will make a significant impact.

Qualifications

• 7-10 years of experience in personnel security in the DOD/IC.
• Experience with assessing suitability/employability to OPM standards.

Responsibilities

• Support and maintain PERSEC programs and execute day-to-day operations.
• Prepare and present reports and briefings as required.

Skills

Analytical Skills

Communication Skills

Organizational Skills

Security Clearance Management

Education

Bachelor's Degree in a related field

Tools

PeopleSoft

DISS

Quality Audit Report Tracker (QART)

Job description

Security Specialist III - Employability, Quality Audit Report Tracker (QART)

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Type: Full Time

Location: Washington, DC

Overtime Exempt: Yes

Reports To: ARMADA HQ

Security Clearance Required: Active Top Secret

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Duties & Responsibilities

• The Security Specialist QART shall provide support and maintenance to established PERSEC programs.
• The Security Specialist QART shall support the execution of the day-to-day NGA PERSEC.
• The Security Specialist QART Prepare, support and administer PERSEC program briefings, as needed.
• Prepare, write, and present reports/whitepapers, various forms of correspondence, as required.
• Brief SISP leadership and other NGA KC's regarding the program requirements and regulations.
• Appropriately and accurately maintain and update databases and files (e.g., PeopleSoft security system of records, SISP SharePoint Page, internal SISP file folders, etc.) with data entry in a timely manner/real time.
• Respond in a timely manner to all telephone and/or email actions, questions, or status inquiries to include checks of internal and external personnel security databases.
• Assist in maintaining distribution lists for customers to contact PERSEC, as needed/required.
• Bring case security issues to the attention of the government Team Leads.
• Assist the government PERSEC team to help in developing recommendations for improvement.
• Provide service excellence in guidance and resolution to internal and external customers' questions and inquiries in a timely manner for support to their programs.
• Utilizes a variety of security concepts, principles and practices to analyze and recommend solutions for difficult and complex security issues.
• Document and provide Weekly Activity Report (WAR) actions in the SISP designated template and timeline to the Government Team Lead.
• Shall provide review of background investigations to make employability recommendations for NGA applicants.
• Complete all actions within the mandated timelines (e.g., IRTPA, DNI, etc.).
• Prepare accurate and quality employability assessments/reports for decision in accordance with the established procedure and 5CFR Section 302.
• Deliver suitability/employability assessments within 2 business days of receipt of each checkpoint.
• Document, file, and maintain all employability actions in the security system of record (e.g., PeopleSoft, DISS, etc.).
• Coordinate with internal and external customers to resolve missing or discrepant information.
• Review the specified percentage of investigation reports for compliance with Federal Investigative Standards and applicable implementation plans within five business days of date assignment by GPOC.
• Coordinate any issues identified in record audit with GPOC
• Accurately detail information and document status of all issues, to include resolution, in the Quality Audit Report Tracker (QART) system.
• Create/Prepare metrics reports for Investigative Service Providers (ISP) on a monthly basis, as requested by the GPOC.
• Other duties as assigned.
  
  

Required

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities (KSAs):

• Familiarity with reviewing Investigative Service Provider (ISP) Reports of Investigation (ROI), to determine if there is disqualifying information that poses a risk to national security that prevents federal employment with NGA.
• Clear and concise writing and communication skills
• Excellent organizational skills to ensure required timelines, FIS, and five CFR Section 302 quality standards are met.
• Demonstrate experience with reviewing Standard Form-85/86 and understand scoping requirements.
• Demonstrate experience with SEAD 3 Reporting Requirements and SEAD 4 Adjudication guidelines,
  
  

Desired

• Experience making unfavorable recommendations to leadership regarding the suitability of applicants.
• Familiarity with reviewing CI and full scope polygraphs for admissions that are disqualifying in nature for federal employment.
  
  

Minimum/General Experience & Education

• Bachelor's Degree or equivalent experience in a related field to personnel security
• Significant experience in personnel security (7-10 years) in the DOD/IC
• Suitability/Employability experience: 3 years of experience with assessing suitability/employability, requirements to OPM specified standards.
• QART Experience required: 3 years of auditing experience assessing background investigation quality.
  
  

Disclaimer

The above information has been designed to indicate the general nature and level of work to be performed. It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities, and qualifications required of the contractor assigned to this position.

Applying: If you feel you have the knowledge, skills and abilities for this position visit our careers page at www.armadausa.com.

Special Notes: Relocation is not available for these jobs.

ARMADA provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, marital status, amnesty, or status as a covered veteran in accordance with applicable federal, state and local laws. ARMADA complies with applicable state and local laws governing non-discrimination in employment in every location in which the company has facilities. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including, but not limited to, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training.

Must be able to successfully pass a background check, and pre-employment drug testing. Job offers are contingent upon results of background check and drug testing.

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Accounting/Auditing and Finance

• Industries

  Security and Investigations

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