Personnel Security Specialist, II

RAND•Santa Monica, CA

67d•$64,400 - $96,100•Onsite

About The Position

The Personnel Security Specialist, II is a mid-level position with the Consolidated Personnel Security Center (CPSC). The Personnel Security Specialist, II processes security clearances with the DoD and with DHS, assesses pre-screen to determine if a candidate meets eligibility requirements for access. Duties and Responsibilities Conduct pre-screen assessments for Security clearance eligibility for Secret, DHS Fitness, and Top-Secret Security clearances. Make independent assessments to determine eligibility. Initiate the requests using eApp for new security clearances and Fitness and for initial clearances, DHS Fitness and periodic updates for DoD and DHS. Review SF86’s for accuracy and return to employees for corrective actions or submit to government for processing. Verifying individual security clearances in the DISS, Scattered Castles and the DHS databases to ensureclearance investigation is complete and current with the correct information. Assist with compiling and submitting monthly metrics by direction of Lead or manager. Follow - up on DCSA and DHS requests for documentation Assist candidates with completing SF 86 and SF 85 forms Maintain the SIMS database, create status reports for the FSO’s, CSSO’s, and leadership as needed. Communicate with DCSA and DHS representatives on clearance actions and make independent decisions to resolve clearance processing actions. Ensure policies, procedures, and desk guides are updated and followed. Produce RAND employee Badges and maintain accountability in SIMS Grant and remove building accesses in the access control system Working and closing JIRA tickets as assigned. Other duties as assigned. Remain current with emerging technologies, maintaining professional relationships with relevant colleagues and attending occasional technology conferences. Other duties as assigned.

Requirements

High School Diploma or GED required.
1+ years of experience required.
Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
Familiarity with SIMS, DISS, NBIS (replacing DISS), Scattered Castles SWFT, eApp.
Excellent customer service skills.
Must be able to work independently and make decisions that affect timelines for clearance processing.
Must meet eligibility requirements for access to U.S. government classified information.

Nice To Haves

Associate’s degree preferred.

Responsibilities

Conduct pre-screen assessments for Security clearance eligibility for Secret, DHS Fitness, and Top-Secret Security clearances.
Make independent assessments to determine eligibility.
Initiate the requests using eApp for new security clearances and Fitness and for initial clearances, DHS Fitness and periodic updates for DoD and DHS.
Review SF86’s for accuracy and return to employees for corrective actions or submit to government for processing.
Verifying individual security clearances in the DISS, Scattered Castles and the DHS databases to ensureclearance investigation is complete and current with the correct information.
Assist with compiling and submitting monthly metrics by direction of Lead or manager.
Follow - up on DCSA and DHS requests for documentation
Assist candidates with completing SF 86 and SF 85 forms
Maintain the SIMS database, create status reports for the FSO’s, CSSO’s, and leadership as needed.
Communicate with DCSA and DHS representatives on clearance actions and make independent decisions to resolve clearance processing actions.
Ensure policies, procedures, and desk guides are updated and followed.
Produce RAND employee Badges and maintain accountability in SIMS
Grant and remove building accesses in the access control system
Working and closing JIRA tickets as assigned.
Remain current with emerging technologies, maintaining professional relationships with relevant colleagues and attending occasional technology conferences.