Suitability Specialist

Bailey Information Technology Consultants, LLC; South Carolina; On-site; USD 60,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Bailey Information Technology Consultants, LLC is seeking a Suitability Specialist for USARCENT HQ at Shaw Air Force Base, SC. This full‑time contract role supports the Headquarters Battalion's administrative and personnel mission by managing suitability determinations and related processes.

The role requires DoD HR experience, strict discretion with sensitive information, and proficiency with Microsoft Office. U.S.

Qualifications

• Experience in personnel suitability or HR administration in a DoD context.
• Knowledge of suitability/fitness determination processes and regulations.
• Ability to handle sensitive personnel information with discretion.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook).
• U.S. Citizenship is required.
• Must be able to read, write, speak, and understand English fluently.
• Must obtain CAC within two weeks of start.
• Must complete security, anti-terrorism, and information assurance training within 30 days and annually.

Responsibilities

• Process and track suitability/fitness determinations for assigned military and civilian personnel.
• Coordinate suitability case documentation with HR, security, and legal offices as required.
• Maintain suitability case files and tracking logs.
• Advise leadership on suitability process status and requirements.
• Support related administrative personnel actions for the battalion.

Skills

Microsoft Office

Attention to detail

Discretion

English fluency

Job description

Suitability Specialist

USARCENT Staff Augmentation - HQBN (Headquarters Battalion) Directorate

Shaw Air Force Base, SC Openings 1 position Location USARCENT HQ, Bldg 1947 (Patton Hall), Shaw Air Force Base, SC Schedule Full-Time, Monday-Friday, 0800-1630 (30-minute unpaid lunch) Security Clearance SECRET Employment Type Full-Time, Contract - contingent on contract award

About the Role

You'll support the Headquarters Battalion's administrative and personnel support mission by managing personnel suitability determinations and related administrative processes.

What You'll Do

• Process and track personnel suitability/fitness determinations for assigned military and civilian personnel.
• Coordinate suitability case documentation with HR, security, and legal offices as required.
• Maintain suitability case files and tracking logs.
• Advise leadership on suitability process status and requirements.
• Support related administrative personnel actions for the battalion.

What You'll Need

• Prior experience in personnel suitability, HR administration, or related military/DoD personnel support functions.
• Working knowledge of suitability/fitness determination processes and applicable regulations.
• Strong attention to detail and discretion in handling sensitive personnel information.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook).
• U.S. Citizenship required.
• Must be able to read, write, speak, and understand English fluently.
• Must be able to complete a favorable background investigation appropriate to the position within the first week of starting, and obtain a DoD Common Access Card (CAC) within the first two weeks.
• Must complete required security, anti-terrorism, and information assurance training within the first 30 days, and annually thereafter.
• If the position requires a security clearance, must complete annual threat-awareness and operations-security refresher training.
• Professional appearance and conduct consistent with a military headquarters environment.
• No travel required for this position.