Personnel Security Specialist - Adjudications

Protection Strategies Inc•Springfield, VA

1d•Onsite

About The Position

The Personnel Security Specialist (PSS) – Adjudications supports personnel security processing in support of DHS Federal Protective Service (FPS), Personnel Security Division (PSD). This role supports the suitability process by ensuring documentation is complete, case materials are properly tracked, and investigative actions are initiated and maintained in accordance with program requirements.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent required
Minimum of three (3) years of relevant experience
Relevant experience includes work within one or more security and/or intelligence fields such as technical, physical, information, industrial, personnel, and operational security
Must be highly organized with excellent oral and written communication skills
Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications including Word, Access, Excel, and PowerPoint
Must be able to obtain and maintain a U.S. Government security clearance

Nice To Haves

Subject matter expertise and hands-on experience in one or more security and/or intelligence disciplines, including experience implementing complex government security and/or intelligence programs and policies, is preferred
Familiarity with ISMS, eQIP, CVS, and/or DISS is preferred but not required

Responsibilities

Initiate background investigations
Manage receipt of security documents submitted by contractor applicants
Conduct fingerprinting procedures
Verify the appropriate level of background investigation is requested and ensure all documents required for suitability processing are complete and included in the case file
Prepare, submit, monitor, and update computer tracking systems related to case material
Apply incident management, problem-solving, and task performance skills
Participate in special projects as assigned
Perform additional duties as needed