Investigative Assistant - Investigator - "Fully Remote"

Protection Strategies Incorporated • Washington, DC

428d • Remote

About The Position

The Investigative Assistant at Protection Strategies, Inc. plays a crucial role in supporting the Office of Security Services by providing administrative and investigative support for pre-employment inquiries and issue resolution. This fully remote position involves contacting various officials and organizations to gather information related to background investigations, ensuring the integrity and suitability of candidates seeking employment with the client.

Requirements

• A minimum of two years of experience conducting background investigations for the purpose of adjudication for suitability or national security.
• One year conducting investigations and one year of suitability and fitness case processing or adjudication on behalf of the Federal Government.
• Completed formal training in conducting background investigations in support of personnel security and suitability decisions in compliance with National Training Standards established by OPM.
• Proficiency with MS Office Suite applications including Word, Excel, Outlook, and PowerPoint.
• Demonstrated ability to effectively communicate both orally and in writing to elicit detailed information from a variety of sources necessary to evaluate an individual's conduct and character.
• Ability to perform and adapt in a high tempo, fast paced and fluid security environment.
• Demonstrated practical knowledge of commonly applied personnel security and suitability principles, concepts, and methodologies.
• Demonstrated experience and familiarity working with e-QIP/eAPP.
• Must possess and demonstrate an applied knowledge of utilizing the General Services Administration USAccess system to sponsor individuals for HSPD-12 PIV credentials.

Nice To Haves

• Experience reviewing personal documents, Personnel Security Questionnaires (SF-86, SF-85, SF-85P), and other records to ensure they are accurate, complete, and in compliance with the adjudication guidelines.
• Demonstrated experience and familiarity working with an automated case management system and uploading all documents into an electronic format.
• Ability and willingness to learn the basic functions and operations of all systems associated with personnel security processing.

Responsibilities

• Contact other personnel security operations and document the reason for a 'please call' designation in CVS.
• Conduct status checks on background investigations utilizing the automated OPM Personnel Investigations Processing System (PIPS).
• Conduct telephone and written inquiries in accordance with the Privacy Act of 1974.
• Conduct Subject contact in accordance with the Privacy Act of 1974 and obtain written statements when required.
• Initiate background investigations at the correct tier based on the risk/sensitivity level of the position in the DCSA NBIS eApp system.
• Report and document results of inquiries.
• Complete investigative leads within established time frames.
• Conduct post-investigation follow-up necessary for issue resolution and adjudication.
• Monitor personnel security mailbox, work log, and workflow as necessary.
• Assist in audit preparation.
• Perform other personnel security assistant tasks as assigned.

Benefits

• Commuter assistance
• Health savings account
• Health insurance
• Dental insurance
• 401(k)
• Flexible spending account
• Tuition reimbursement
• Vision insurance

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Industry: Administrative and Support Services
• Education Level: No Education Listed