Personnel Security Assistant
About The Position
One Federal Solution (OFS) is seeking a Personnel Security Assistant to support a Government client in Arlington, VA. The selected candidate will provide personnel security support for federal background investigation activities, including the initiation and review of investigations and reinvestigations, preliminary records checks, NBIS eApp processing, fingerprinting, and security-related inquiries. The ideal candidate will have hands-on experience supporting federal personnel security processes and working with NBIS eApp, NCIC/NLETS inquiries, background investigation requirements, and sensitive personnel information.
Requirements
- High School Diploma or equivalent required.
- Minimum of three (3) years of specialized experience as a Personnel Security Assistant or performing directly comparable personnel security duties.
- Minimum of three (3) years of experience initiating and reviewing NBIS eApp electronic background investigation applications.
- Minimum of three (3) years of experience conducting NCIC/NLETS inquiries and performing credit checks.
- Advanced proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite.
- Strong knowledge of federal personnel security and background investigation processes.
- Ability to review sensitive information for discrepancies, completeness, and accuracy.
- Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
- Strong written and verbal communication skills.
- Ability to effectively coordinate with Government personnel, contractors, applicants, and outside agencies.
- Must be a U.S. Citizen.
- Must be able to successfully undergo and maintain a High-Risk Public Trust (Tier 4) Background Investigation.
Nice To Haves
- Bachelor's degree.
- Experience with Personnel Security Process Management.
- Experience preparing investigative reports or supporting investigative report writing.
- Previous experience supporting federal personnel security operations.
Responsibilities
- Determine the appropriate level of initial investigation or reinvestigation based on position designation requirements.
- Conduct preliminary record checks using the Office of Personnel Management (OPM) Central Verification System (CVS) to determine whether an existing reciprocal investigation satisfies position requirements.
- Initiate individuals into NBIS eApp for completion of required electronic background investigation forms.
- Assist applicants and employees with NBIS eApp access and processing issues.
- Review submitted background investigation information and documentation for completeness and accuracy.
- Identify discrepant, negative, or contradictory information and determine whether additional inquiries or documentation are required.
- Support the processing of initial investigations and reinvestigations for federal employees and contractor personnel.
- Fingerprint applicants and employees in support of personnel security processing.
- Conduct National Crime Information Center (NCIC) and National Law Enforcement Telecommunications System (NLETS) inquiries.
- Conduct credit checks as required as part of the personnel security process.
- Coordinate with federal employees, contractors, Government agencies, and internal personnel regarding background investigation requirements and case status.
- Maintain accurate personnel security records, documentation, and case information.
- Protect and appropriately handle sensitive information and Personally Identifiable Information (PII).
- Utilize Microsoft Office applications to prepare, maintain, track, and communicate personnel security information.
- Provide additional personnel security and administrative support as required.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
