Continuous Evaluation (CE) / Vetting (CV) Investigator Level 3

Amentum•Springfield, VA

13d•$110,000 - $115,000•Onsite

About The Position

Amentum is seeking a Continuous Evaluation (CE) / Vetting (CV) Investigator Level 3 to support the National Geospatial-Intelligence Agency (NGA) in Springfield, VA. This role involves documenting, filing, updating, and maintaining all investigative actions in security systems, collecting and researching security concerns, and resolving them in accordance with Federal Investigative Standards. The investigator will complete Reports of Investigation (ROI) with a low error rate and forward them for adjudicative determination within established timelines. Collaboration with internal and external stakeholders is a key aspect of this position, as is the collection and development of information from various sources. The role requires timely action on Continuous Evaluation Program (CEP) events and the preparation of accurate, detailed, and organized ROIs. Coordination with sources to resolve discrepancies and thorough attention to detail are essential. The investigator will also prepare notifications regarding Security File Data Program (SFDP) to NGA filers and process CE/CV cases within designated timeframes.

Requirements

TS/SCI clearance
Must be willing to undergo a polygraph exam
Minimum 7-10 years of personnel security background investigation experience.
Comprehensive interview skills to detect anomalies, issue resolution follow-up, and obtaining coverage for developed information.
Clear and concise writing skills.
Positive, engaging communication skills.
Excellent organizational skills to ensure required timelines pertaining to the new Federal Personnel Vetting Investigative Standards, current Federal Investigative Standards (FIS) and Expandable Focused Investigation (EFI) requirements are met.

Nice To Haves

Certification, Federal Background Investigator Training Program (FBITP) Certification, General Investigator (GS1810 series)

Responsibilities

Document, file, update, and maintain all investigative actions in the PeopleSoft (PS) and SISPV SharePoint (SP) security system of records.
Collect, research, investigate, resolve security concerns, and document findings in accordance with Federal Investigative Standards (FIS) Expandable Focused Investigation (EFI) Module.
Complete a Report of Investigation (ROI) not to exceed a 5% error rate and forward to the Adjudications Branch (SISPA) all relevant information received from investigated subjects for a final adjudicative determination within established Personnel Security Division (SISP) timelines.
Collaborate, coordinate, and share information with internal/external stakeholders (e.g. NGA Office of the Inspector General, Office of Counter Insider Threat, Office of Counterintelligence, Office of General Council, Human Development), and/or others as directed by SISPV leadership.
Collect and develop information from a variety of sources.
Follow-up as appropriate to ensure timely action on all CEP events.
Prepare quality ROIs which are accurate, detailed, succinct and in an organized manner not to exceed a 5% error rate.
Coordinate with sources to resolve missing or discrepant information.
Ensure attention to detail is thorough when resolving data sets.
Prepare all applicable filer notifications regarding SFDP to NGA filers at intervals specified by the program.
Investigate and process CE/CV cases in the timeframes designated by the SFDP Team Lead for that filing season.
Accurately access the 13 adjudicative guidelines/areas of concern in accordance with the FIS Expandable Focused Investigation (EFI), new Federal Personnel Vetting Investigative Standards, and SEAD (3, 4, & 6) guidance.