Top Secret/SCI Personnel Security Specialist

Justice Management Division; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 82,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Justice Management Division in Washington, DC is seeking a Personnel Security Specialist (GS-0080-11/12) to manage background investigations, adjudicate results, and oversee interim clearances up to TS/SCI. The role requires strong data analysis, interviews, and use of automated vetting systems.

The position emphasizes compliance with security procedures and the ability to coordinate waiver requests while ensuring eligibility under federal standards.

Qualifications

• Specialized experience adjudicating background investigations for security clearances.
• Experience conducting interviews and verifying information for personnel security.
• Ability to verify data and ensure accuracy in automated vetting systems.
• Ability to determine eligibility for SCI access and security waivers.

Responsibilities

• Initiate, adjudicate, and process background investigations for employees and contractors.
• Adjudicate results to determine SCI access eligibility.
• Analyze and resolve security-related issues with incomplete data or conflicting evidence.
• Recommend approval/denials for interim security clearances up to TS/SCI.
• Process pre-appointment waivers and resolve related issues.

Skills

Background investigations

Adjudication

Interviews

Security procedures

Education

PhD or equivalent

LL.M. (related)

Tools

NBIS/eAPP

Job description

Justice Management Division in Washington, DC is seeking a Personnel Security Specialist (GS-0080-11/12) to manage background investigations, adjudicate results, and oversee interim clearances up to TS/SCI. The role requires strong data analysis, interviews, and use of automated vetting systems.

The position emphasizes compliance with security procedures and the ability to coordinate waiver requests while ensuring eligibility under federal standards.