Senior Polygraph Examiner for SCI Security Access

National Reconnaissance Office; United States; On-site; USD 102,415 - 161,313; Full time

Job summary

National Reconnaissance Office seeks a Security Specialist (Polygraph Examiner) to support adjudicating SCI access within the Personnel Security Division. The role requires obtaining and maintaining certification, conducting polygraph examinations, and briefing leadership on notable cases.

Qualified candidates will be U.S. citizens, able to obtain TS/SCI clearance, and possess polygraph experience, excellent communication skills, and the ability to work within DoD and ODNI frameworks.

Qualifications

• Citizenship, age 25+, four-year degree, and at least two years of investigative experience with CSP examination.
• Knowledge of Microsoft Office suite.
• Analytical skills to apply data-gathering, evaluative techniques, and program policy analysis.
• Strong oral and written communication, including briefing and report preparation.
• Proven ability to plan, adjust work, and meet program requirements with available resources.
• Certified Polygraph Examiner (highly desired).
• Experience conducting and preparing for polygraph examinations (preferred).
• Experience interviewing and eliciting information from diverse sources.

Responsibilities

• Obtain and maintain federal polygraph examiner certification.
• Conduct polygraph examinations for individuals requiring TS/SCI access, including interviewing high-profile examinees.
• Ensure all examinations comply with legal, regulatory, and NRO security standards.
• Brief leadership on significant or noteworthy cases.
• Coordinate with peer examiners and supervisors for status updates and guidance.
• Review security and supporting documents to determine the appropriate course of action for polygraph testing.
• Participate in special projects, initiatives, and assignments.
• Protect classified materials by following sound security practices.
• Apply DoD Directive 5210.48, DoDI 5210.91, ODNI policy, and NRO directives related to polygraph and personnel security.

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Counterintelligence Security Polygraph CSP

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

National Reconnaissance Office seeks a Security Specialist (Polygraph Examiner) to support adjudicating SCI access within the Personnel Security Division. The role requires obtaining and maintaining certification, conducting polygraph examinations, and briefing leadership on notable cases.

Qualified candidates will be U.S. citizens, able to obtain TS/SCI clearance, and possess polygraph experience, excellent communication skills, and the ability to work within DoD and ODNI frameworks.