Personnel Security Assistant

MAG Aerospace • Lexington Park, MD

85d • $80,000 - $90,000

About The Position

At MAG, we provide and enable real-time situational awareness to help our customers make the world smaller and safer. We are laser focused on serving our customers by providing technical expertise, operational excellence, and flawless execution. Relentlessly driven by our dedication to service and performance, we have become the leading independent provider of manned/unmanned full-spectrum outsourced ISR services in the world. Our success is due entirely to the high caliber of employees we recruit, hire, and retain. At MAG, we look for individuals who thrive in a high-performance environment where challenges are the norm and success are expected. We are seeking a resourceful personnel security specialist to conduct background checks on job applicants. In this role, you will be reviewing statements of personal history, investigating information provided in interviews, and recommending whether security clearances should be granted. To ensure success, personnel security specialists should exhibit extensive experience in background investigations and the ability to accurately interpret security-related information. A first-class Personnel Security Specialist will be someone whose investigative skills result in reliable security clearance recommendations. This position is 100% daily in person at Lexington Park, MD.

Requirements

• Two years’ experience as a personnel security specialist, or in a similar role.
• Extensive knowledge of security policies, systems, procedures, and investigation techniques.
• Proficiency in office software and task management solutions, such as MS Word, Excel, and monday.com.
• Experience in gathering and reviewing background information.
• Advanced knowledge of information verification techniques.
• Exceptional ability to make recommendations and adjudicate on the granting of clearances.
• Advanced ability to document processes, report findings, and protect sensitive information.
• Ability to develop and maintain sound background investigation practices.
• Excellent analytical, organizational, and communication skills.

Nice To Haves

• Experience in Defense & Aerospace Industry.
• A current Top Secret/SCI clearance.

Responsibilities

• Determining the employment suitability of applicants who require security clearances.
• Reviewing questionnaire answers, statements of personal history, and other related data prior to starting formal background checks.
• Investigating pertinent background information, such as credit bureau reports, local agency checks, criminal records, and traffic violations.
• Evaluating interview answers and investigating potentially adverse information.
• Drafting follow-up questions for cases where insufficient information was provided.
• Determining the authenticity and veracity of all background information, interview answers, and statements.
• Preparing reports and recommending whether security clearances should be granted, suspended, revoked, or denied.
• Documenting processes and ensuring the protection of sensitive information.
• Developing and maintaining sound background investigation practices, as well as ensuring compliance.

Benefits

• Health benefits.
• Life insurance.
• Disability insurance.
• Financial benefits.
• Retirement benefits.
• Paid leave.
• Professional development.
• Tuition assistance.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree
• Number of Employees: 1,001-5,000 employees