Senior Security Adjudicator – Background Investigations

Protection Strategies Inc; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 90,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(K) Retirement Plan

Tuition Assistance

Disability products

Job summary

Protection Strategies, Inc. (PSI) is seeking an HHS Adjudicator to review and evaluate personnel investigations for employment eligibility and access to classified information. You will apply established guidelines and sound judgment in determinations.

The role requires independent work, strong analytical and written/verbal communication skills, and experience with e-QIP and Microsoft Office. Washington, DC area with a mission-driven security focus.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree or an equivalent combination of education and related experience in personnel security.
• Five (5) years of experience adjudicating suitability and security background investigations.
• Proficient in Microsoft applications and knowledge of processing e-QIP.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills and ability to work under tight deadlines.

Responsibilities

• Screen, review, and evaluate completed background investigations for suitability and national security.
• Identify and analyze derogatory and mitigating information per 5 CFR 731 and E.O. 12968.
• Request supporting documentation from applicants as required.
• Prepare adjudicative summaries with rationale and recommended actions.
• Manage government signature requests for information and LOAs.

Skills

Independent work

Multi-tasking

Written communication

Verbal communication

Deadline-driven

Coordinate with teams

Report writing

Analytical thinking

Education

Bachelor's degree or equivalent

Tools

Microsoft Office

e-QIP

Job description

Protection Strategies, Inc. (PSI) is seeking an HHS Adjudicator to review and evaluate personnel investigations for employment eligibility and access to classified information. You will apply established guidelines and sound judgment in determinations.

The role requires independent work, strong analytical and written/verbal communication skills, and experience with e-QIP and Microsoft Office. Washington, DC area with a mission-driven security focus.