TS/SCI Clearance - Personnel Security Specialist

Right Talent Right Now; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading security firm is seeking a Personnel Security Specialist to conduct comprehensive background investigations requiring a Top Secret clearance. Candidates must possess at least 5 years of experience in personnel security investigations and excellent analytical skills. This role includes preparing detailed reports and assisting in the adjudication of investigations. Applicants should have strong written communication skills and proficiency in MS Word, Excel, and WordPerfect. The position is full-time and based in Washington, D.C.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years experience in personnel security investigations.
• Must be US Government Top Secret (TS) clearance eligible.
• Experience interpreting local agency checks and credit reports.

Responsibilities

• Conduct background investigations for personnel.
• Prepare reports on investigation results.
• Assist in adjudicating background investigations.
• Draft evaluation of adverse information and recommended questions for follow-on inquiries.
• Assist in adjudicating personnel security investigations for FBI suitability and security clearances.

Skills

Analytical skills

Excellent written communication

Proficiency in MS Word

Proficiency in Excel

Proficiency in WordPerfect

Education

Undergraduate Degree from an accredited university

Tools

MS Word

Excel

WordPerfect

Job description

TS/SCI Clearance - Personnel Security Specialist

Full-time

TS/SCI Clearance - Personnel Security Specialist

We are actively seeking a Personnel Security Specialist to perform the associated duties discussed below in Fairfax, VA and Washington, D.C.

Clearance: Candidates must have a U.S. Government Top Secret (TS) clearance, and have a current SCI or be SCI eligible. Candidates must be willing to submit to mandatory drug testing.

Education: Position requires individual to have earned an Undergraduate Degree from an accredited university or college.

Experience: Minimum 5 years experience in a personnel security investigative or investigative analyst field, possess excellent analytical skills. The candidate must possess excellent written communication skills. The candidate must also have experience interpreting local agency checks and credit reports, and possess excellent computer skills to include proficiency in MS Word, Excel, and WordPerfect.

Duties: Assist in conducting preliminary and final reviews of statements of personal history and related data prior to initiation of background investigation procedures. Conduct background investigations of individuals who would occupy positions where a determination of suitability for employment or access to classified information is required. Prepare reports on investigations resulting from interviews conducted during background investigations. Draft summary sheets on the results of investigations for all assigned cases. In case of derogatory information, drafts detailed evaluation of the adverse information. When the information is insufficient to make a recommendation regarding the disposition of the case the PSS must draft a list of recommended questions for lines of inquiry for follow on investigations. Assist in adjudicating personal background investigations for suitability for employment with the FBI and/or issuance of a security clearance. Work assignments may include but are not limited to: review Personnel Security Questionnaires (SF-86 and SF-85P), verify information submitted on applications contact subjects via approved methods to complete information on background investigation forms, input data from MAC applications, retrieve data from credit bureaus, request Local Agency Checks, review reports to determine criminal record, traffic violation, etc.

We will contact only candidates deemed qualified.

We are equal opportunity employer.

Required experience:

• Personnel Security Investigations: 5 years

Required license or certification:

Required education:

All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.