Investigative Assistant

Protection Strategies Inc

About The Position

We are seeking a dedicated Investigative Assistant to join our team. The ideal candidate will manage Investigative Assistant intake tasks, initiate background investigations, and ensure all required documents are completed and included in individual files.

Requirements

High School Diploma or equivalent required.
A minimum of two years of experience conducting background investigations for the purpose of adjudication for suitability or national security, or two years of combined experience; 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.
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 to grant logical and physical access to client facilities and allow enrollment of fingerprints for criminal history records checks.
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.
Minimum of three years of relevant experience in security or intelligence fields.
Strong organizational and communication skills.

Responsibilities

Conduct background investigations and fingerprinting procedures.
Verify the appropriate level of background investigation.
Prepare, submit, monitor, and update computer tracking systems.
Apply incident management, problem-solving, and task performance.
Participate in special projects as needed.
Must have applied knowledge of GSA PIV card processing system, USAccess.
Establishes, reviews, and monitors background investigation accounts and information in the DCSA NBIS eApp system.
Utilizes the GSA USAccess system to sponsor individuals for HSPD-12 PIV credentials to grant logical and physical access to client facilities and allow enrollment of fingerprints for criminal history records checks.
Drafts correspondence in the form of LOIs, Adjudicative Worksheets, and Notices of Proposed Action for second-level review.