Personnel Security Specialist/Senior Personnel Security Specialist

US Government Other Agencies and Independent Organizations • Washington, DC

361d • $109,487 - $210,837

About The Position

The employee will serve as a Personnel Security Specialist or Senior Personnel Security Specialist with the Office of Facilities & Operations Management (OFOM) managing the full range of the Agency's personnel security efforts. This position is open only to applicants ICTAP eligibles in the Washington, DC local commuting area and veterans eligible for VEOA appointment.

Requirements

• Must be a U.S. Citizen with ICTAP or VEOA eligibility.
• Males born after 12-31-59 must be registered for Selective Service.
• Suitable for Federal employment, as determined by background investigation.
• May be required to successfully complete a probationary period.
• Current or former Federal government employees must meet the time-in-grade requirement.
• Failure to obtain Level II COR certification within 18 months from the date of appointment may lead to termination.

Nice To Haves

• Experience in personnel security administration.
• Experience in processing and adjudicating suitability and security eligibility determinations.
• Experience in developing and implementing security procedures and operating policies.

Responsibilities

• Adjudicates background investigation reports and determines the suitability and security eligibility of individuals, including both federal employees and contractors.
• Conducts the full scope of adjudication and determination processes, including the review and assessment of information for both content and veracity.
• Prepares supporting recommendations and summaries.
• Ensures documentation is complete and sufficient and makes final decisions on suitability and security eligibility.
• Determines if there are concerns that need further investigation or consideration based on federal guidance.
• Communicates organized issues and identifies mitigating or disqualifying factors to management for further action.
• Serves as liaison and coordinates all necessary interaction with applicable interagency partners on all matters related to security processing and case management.
• Prepares interrogatory letters, letters of proposed action, advisory opinion letters, and letters of official decisions to employees and contractors.
• Interprets regulations and/or provides general information on personnel suitability or personnel security matters.
• Works with appropriate internal partners to identify, develop, and implement policy or operational enhancements to improve the efficiency and timeliness of the Agency's personnel security programs.
• Reviews, assesses, and analyzes information from various sources and makes determinations on national security clearance for employees or other persons for access to sensitive information.
• Manages contracts and other budgetary issues related to specific assigned contracts or Interagency Agreements.
• Evaluates the authenticity and pertinence of information to the case under adjudication.
• Coordinates security clearance requests with staff members and other relevant partners.
• Evaluates official Position Descriptions (OF-8) to determine if position sensitivity levels have been properly designated.
• May conduct training and quality assurance reviews and implements policy and procedures relevant to the background investigation and security clearance areas.
• Coordinates and monitors matters relating to security clearances.
• Monitors database for background investigative data and compiles statistical data and provides comprehensive reports and analyses as necessary.

Benefits

• Comprehensive benefits package as a federal employee.
• Access to a range of benefits designed to make your federal career rewarding.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Industry: National Security and International Affairs
• Education Level: No Education Listed
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees