Suitability Specialist

EEC Solutions; Sumter (SC); On-site; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

EEC Solutions is seeking a Suitability Specialist to support HQ USARCENT. This position is contingent upon contract award and targets candidates in HubZone-designated areas; resume collection is for a proposal opportunity.

The role provides personnel security and suitability program support, initiating and tracking background investigations, CAC eligibility determinations, and access actions for military, civilian, and contractor personnel. Active SECRET clearance is required.

Qualifications

• Associate's degree minimum; Bachelor's degree preferred.
• At least 3 years of DoD personnel security or suitability experience.
• Experience with DISS, eApp/eQIP, and security designation tools.
• U.S. citizenship and active SECRET clearance required.

Responsibilities

• Initiate, submit, and track background investigations through eApp and DISS.
• Verify position designations and CAC eligibility determinations.
• Maintain security files, suspense trackers, and reporting.
• Support installation access requests and security inprocessing/outprocessing.
• Prepare status reports for HQBN and leadership.

Skills

DoD personnel security

Background investigation knowledge

DISS

eApp/eQIP

Position Designation Tool

AR 38067 knowledge

SEAD 4 guidelines knowledge

Education

Associate's degree

Bachelor's degree preferred

Tools

DISS

eApp/eQIP

Position Designation Tool

Job description

EEC Solutions is looking for a Suitability Specialist for HQ USARCENT.

Note: We are seeking resumes for a proposal opportunity. This position is contingent upon contract award. Candidates currently living in a HubZone designated area are encouraged to apply.

Summary Of Responsibilities

This position provides personnel security and suitability program support to the USARCENT Headquarters Battalion, initiating and tracking background investigations, position designations, CAC eligibility determinations, and installation access actions for assigned military, civilian, and contractor personnel.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Initiate, submit, and track background investigations through eApp and DISS; monitor case status through favorable adjudication.
• Apply the Position Designation Tool to establish position sensitivity levels IAW AR 38067, paragraph 34.
• Verify NACI/Tier investigation status supporting CAC issuance IAW Army Directive 201405 and DoDI 5200.46.
• Maintain personnel security files, suspense trackers, and continuous evaluation reporting.
• Process security inprocessing and outprocessing actions, including debriefings and CAC recovery.
• Support installation access requests and background check submissions to the Provost Marshal Office / Director of Emergency Services (PWS 1.9.6).
• Prepare recurring suitability and clearance status reports for HQBN and command leadership.
• Complete all contractrequired training and reporting: AT Level I and iWATCH within 30 calendar days, TARP annually, DoD IA awareness training with ATCTS registration, and daily PERSTAT input.

Minimum Qualifications

Required Education

• Associate's degree minimum; Bachelor's degree preferred. Four (4) additional years of directly relevant experience may substitute for the degree.

Required Experience

• Minimum three (3) years of DoD personnel security or suitability determination experience.
• Demonstrated proficiency with DISS, eApp/eQIP, and the Position Designation Tool.
• Working knowledge of AR 38067 and SEAD 4 adjudicative guidelines.

Required Certifications / Licenses

• CDSE personnel security curriculum and SFPC certification preferred.

Special Requirements

• U.S. citizenship required.
• Active SECRET clearance required at the time of hire.

Preferred Qualifications (optional)

• Prior Army security office, S2, or installation security manager experience.
• Experience supporting a large HQ element with high personnel turnover.
• Familiarity with Army installation access and PMO vetting procedures.