Senior Security Adjudicator – Background Investigations

Protection Strategies Inc; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Telemedicine

401K Retirement Plan

Tuition Assistance

Disability Products

Employee Assistance

GoodRx

Commuter Benefits

HSA/HRA

Job summary

Protection Strategies, Inc. in Washington, DC, seeks an experienced HHS Adjudicator to review background investigations, assess character and suitability for employment, and determine eligibility for access to classified information.

You will apply established guidelines, analyze derogatory and mitigating information, request documentation, and prepare adjudicative summaries with rationales to support processing decisions.

Qualifications

• Five years of experience adjudicating suitability and security background investigations.
• Completion of accredited Basic and Advanced Suitability Adjudication Courses.
• OSSI adjudication training is required.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office and e-QIP processing.

Responsibilities

• Screen, review, and evaluate completed issue and non-issue OPM background investigations.
• Identify and analyze derogatory and mitigating information for suitability and national security.
• Request supporting documentation from applicants.
• Prepare detailed adjudicative summaries with recommended actions.
• Manage government signature requests for information and LOAs.
• Manage caseload with timelines and follow-up.
• Review appeals and reconsideration requests and prepare findings.

Skills

Ability to work independently

Strong communication skills

Microsoft Office Suite

E-QIP processing knowledge

Analytical thinking

Education

Bachelor's Degree in a related field

Tools

e-QIP familiarity

Background investigation systems

Job description

Protection Strategies, Inc. in Washington, DC, seeks an experienced HHS Adjudicator to review background investigations, assess character and suitability for employment, and determine eligibility for access to classified information.

You will apply established guidelines, analyze derogatory and mitigating information, request documentation, and prepare adjudicative summaries with rationales to support processing decisions.