Suitability Specialist

Sawdey Solution Services; Oakland (SC); On-site; USD 85,000 - 115,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health and dental benefits

401(k) with match

PTO and holiday observance

Training and tuition reimbursement

EAP

Job summary

Sawdey Solution Services is seeking a skilled professional to provide personnel suitability and vetting support for ARCENT organizations. The role includes reviewing records, coordinating background investigations, onboarding, and maintaining security databases to ensure compliance with DoD and Army policies.

Requirements include a Bachelor’s degree and a active Secret clearance. On-site in Shaw AFB, SC with strict handling of PII and sensitive information, supporting workforce readiness and

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required.
• Secret clearance required.
• Ability to communicate with customers and fulfill duties as listed in the contract.

Responsibilities

• Provide personnel suitability, onboarding, and vetting support for ARCENT headquarters and supported organizations.
• Review, process, and evaluate personnel records, suitability packages, and background investigation documentation to ensure compliance with federal regulations and Army policies.
• Coordinate personnel security screenings, background investigations, fingerprint submissions, and suitability determinations for military, civilian, and contractor personnel.
• Process onboarding packages, access requests, credentialing requirements, and personnel actions in support of workforce management objectives.
• Maintain personnel security and suitability databases, records, and tracking systems to ensure data accuracy and accountability.
• Monitor the status of personnel investigations, adjudications, and suitability actions and provide timely updates to leadership and stakeholders.
• Coordinate with human resources offices, security managers, investigative agencies, and hiring officials to facilitate efficient personnel processing.
• Verify personnel eligibility for employment, assignment, access, and support requirements in accordance with established standards and regulations.
• Prepare reports, metrics, status updates, and decision-support products related to personnel suitability, security processing, and workforce readiness.
• Identify processing delays, compliance issues, and personnel risks and recommend corrective actions to leadership.
• Support personnel accountability, workforce readiness, and manpower management initiatives through accurate personnel data management.
• Assist with audits, inspections, and compliance reviews involving personnel security and suitability programs.
• Ensure proper handling and protection of PII, personnel records, and sensitive information.
• Develop and maintain procedures, documentation, and tracking mechanisms supporting personnel suitability and vetting activities.
• Provide guidance to personnel and management regarding suitability requirements, onboarding procedures, and investigation processes.
• Ensure compliance with applicable DoD, DoA, OPM, and ARCENT personnel security regulations and policies.
• Maintain an active Secret security clearance and comply with all security requirements associated with the position.
• Perform additional personnel security and suitability duties as directed by ARCENT leadership.

Skills

Communication skills

Customer liaison

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Pay Rate

The annual base salary range for this position is TBD. Please note that the salary information is a general guideline only. At Sawdey Solution Services, we recognize that attracting the best talent is key to our strategy and success as a company. We will consider several factors when extending an offer to an applicant. These factors include (but are not limited to) the position, associated responsibilities, work experience, education, related training, and related skills.

Position Location:

Shaw AFB, South Carolina (On-Site).

Telework/Work-from-Home Authorized:

No

About The Role

Provides personnel suitability determination and vetting support for ARCENT organizations. Reviews personnel records, coordinates background investigations, processes onboarding and access requests, and evaluates suitability documentation in accordance with federal regulations and Army policies. Maintains personnel security databases, monitors investigation status, and prepares reports supporting workforce management initiatives. Coordinates with human resources, security offices, and investigative agencies to ensure personnel meet established suitability standards.

Additional Responsibilities Include, But Are Not Limited To

• Provide personnel suitability, onboarding, and vetting support for ARCENT headquarters and supported organizations.
• Review, process, and evaluate personnel records, suitability packages, and background investigation documentation to ensure compliance with federal regulations and Army policies.
• Coordinate personnel security screenings, background investigations, fingerprint submissions, and suitability determinations for military, civilian, and contractor personnel.
• Process onboarding packages, access requests, credentialing requirements, and personnel actions in support of workforce management objectives.
• Maintain personnel security and suitability databases, records, and tracking systems to ensure data accuracy and accountability.
• Monitor the status of personnel investigations, adjudications, and suitability actions and provide timely updates to leadership and stakeholders.
• Coordinate with human resources offices, security managers, investigative agencies, and hiring of officials to facilitate efficient personnel processing.
• Verify personnel eligibility for employment, assignment, access, and support requirements in accordance with established standards and regulations.
• Prepare reports, metrics, status updates, and decision-support products related to personnel suitability, security processing, and workforce readiness.
• Identify processing delays, compliance issues, and personnel risks and recommend corrective actions to leadership.
• Support personnel accountability, workforce readiness, and manpower management initiatives through accurate personnel data management.
• Assist with audits, inspections, and compliance reviews involving personnel security and suitability programs.
• Ensure proper handling and protection of Personally Identifiable Information (PII), personnel records, and sensitive information.
• Develop and maintain procedures, documentation, and tracking mechanisms supporting personnel suitability and vetting activities.
• Provide guidance to personnel and management regarding suitability requirements, onboarding procedures, and investigation processes.
• Ensure compliance with applicable Department of Defense (DoD), Department of the Army, Office of Personnel Management (OPM), and ARCENT personnel security regulations and policies.
• Maintain an active Secret security clearance and comply with all security requirements associated with the position.
• Perform additional personnel security and suitability duties as directed by ARCENT leadership.

Experience Requirements

• Minimum eight (8) years of experience.

Education Requirements

• Bachelor's degree.

Other Required Skills & Abilities

• Must be able to effectively communicate with customer and fulfill all duties and responsibilities as listed in the contract.
• Must be proficient in Microsoft Office suite including, but not limited to: Word, PowerPoint, Excel, and Outlook.

Security Clearance Requirements:

Secret Clearance

US Citizenship Requirements

This position supports a U.S. Government Contract whose terms require Sawdey Solution Services to staff it only with U.S. Citizens.

Benefits At Sawdey Solution Services

• Vibrant Company Culture: Become an integral part of our positive, encouraging, and uplifting team culture; we are all on this mission together!
• Healthy Work-Life Balance: We place a strong emphasis on work-life balance; we don't just talk the talk' in terms of work-life balance, we walk the walk'! We not only support, but highly encourage, prioritizing your health and well-being.
• Competitive Compensation Package: Competitive rates with comprehensive medical, dental, and vision benefits for you, your spouse, and your dependents.
• Health Saving Account (HSA) with employer contributions.
• Dependent-care Flexible Spending Account (FSA).
• Competitive Paid Time Off (PTO) and Federal Holiday Observance.
• Immediately vested 401 (k) with employer matching.
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP).
• Employee Referral program with compensated referrals!
• Additional benefits offered.
• Grow With Us: We offer a paid Training and Tuition reimbursement program to help you advance and excel in your career. We prioritize internal promotions and success.

Benefits

Sawdey Solution Services firmly believes in our employees and advocates an environment to promote from within, which serves to boost morale while keeping high performers engaged and challenged. We also place the utmost importance on team building and collaboration in a remote environment. To promote these beliefs, you will also find additional benefits and programs that will enrich your career here at Sawdey Solution Services:

• Wellness Challenges.
• Focus on internal career advancement and growth.