Lead Personnel Security Specialist

Department of Veterans Affairs-posted 23 days ago
Full-time • Mid Level
Onsite • Seattle, WA
5,001-10,000 employees
Administration of Human Resource Programs
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This position serves as a Lead Personnel Security Specialist, and the work assigned is of a very confidential, complex and highly sensitive nature. This position performs the security-related functions in support of a Network Personnel Suitability and Credentialing Program (hereinafter, Personnel Security Program) within a Shared Services Unit, and assures that all appointees have the appropriate level of security/suitability clearance commensurate with their assignment.

  • Conducts security and suitability adjudications related to background investigations.
  • Reviews completed suitability investigations with the purpose of providing recommendations on pre-employment and continued employment considerations.
  • Determines the impact of potential adverse or derogatory information; exercises personal judgement and discretion to evaluate the nature of information received and recommends or takes appropriate action.
  • Implements the policies and procedures for the Personnel Security Program.
  • Provides authoritative information and assistance by administering programs for continuous evaluation of personnel; developing guidelines, procedures, and other materials for use by operating officials.
  • Recommends or takes action on cases where the facts are not completely ascertained, or where there is contradictory evidence or incomplete, inconclusive or controversial material.
  • Drafts and issues Proposed Action Letters (PALs) to applicants and appointees whose investigative results contain actionable suitability information.
  • Obtains and adjudicates investigations conducted by the Office of Personnel Management (OPM) and other certified investigative agencies of agency personnel.
  • Processes and oversees the submission of higher-level investigations to the VA-Adjudication Center (VA-AC).
  • Articulate and communicate to the team the assignment, project, problem to be solved, actionable events, milestones, and/or program issues under review, and deadlines and time frames for completion.
  • Train or arrange for the training of team members in methods and techniques of team building and working in teams to accomplish tasks or projects, and provide or arrange for specific administrative or technical training necessary for accomplishment of individual and team tasks.
  • Prepare reports and maintain records of work accomplishments and administrative information, as required, and coordinate the preparation, presentation and communication of work-related information to the supervisor.
  • Report to the supervisor periodically on team and individual work accomplishments, problems, progress in mastering tasks and work processes, and individual and team training needs.
  • Resolve simple, informal complaints of employees and refer others, such as formal grievances and appeals, to the supervisor or an appropriate management official.
  • Performs related duties as required.
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