Personnel Security Specialist

Office of Naval Research • Naval Research Laboratory, DC

5d • Onsite

About The Position

You will serve as a Personnel Security Specialist in the Mission Support Division, Code 127300 of NAVAL RESEARCH LABORATORY. Duties include determining the appropriate type and scope of investigation based on position sensitivity by reviewing security forms, case papers, and related personnel security documentation. You will review and evaluate investigative results from other agencies to ensure personnel security and suitability standards are met and identifying cases requiring expanded investigation or further adjudicative review. You will prepare or recommend adverse personnel security actions, including denial or revocation of clearance/eligibility, removal from employment, denial of employment. You will resolve security-related discrepancy reports using knowledge of personnel security policies, procedures, and regulations. You will process personnel security investigations for civilian, military, and contractor personnel to support access, continued employment, and eligibility for access to classified information.

Requirements

• Must be a US Citizen.
• Must be determined suitable for federal employment.
• Must participate in the direct deposit pay program.
• New employees to the Department of the Navy will be required to successfully pass the E-Verify employment verification check.
• Males born after 12-31-59 must be registered for Selective Service.
• Successful completion of a pre-employment drug test (including marijuana) is required.
• You will be subject to random testing.
• You will be required to obtain and maintain an interim and/or final security clearance prior to entrance on duty.
• MSP/PPP applicants must currently hold the required security clearance.
• This position is considered Key/Non-Combat Essential.
• You will be required to provide immediate and continuing support of the expeditionary requirements in other than combat or combat support situations.
• This is a Mission Essential position.
• You will be required to ensure organization or facility continuity of operations and/or completion of tasks that are considered essential to the mission designated by a local or command decision.
• NO-02: Your resume must demonstrate at least three years of general experience that includes one year of experience equivalent to the next lower grade level (GS-04) or pay band (NO-01) in the Federal service or equivalent experience in the private or public sector. General experience must demonstrate most or all of the following: Analyzing problems to identify significant factors, gathering pertinent data, and recognizing solutions; planning and organizing work; and, communicating effectively orally and in writing.
• NO-03: Your resume must demonstrate at least one year of specialized experience equivalent to the next lower grade level (GS-5/10) or pay band (NO-02) in the federal service or equivalent experience in the private or public sector performing most or all of the following duties: 1) Determining the appropriate personnel security investigation based on position sensitivity by reviewing security forms, case papers, and related documentation for civilian, military, and contractor personnel; 2) Preparing and recommending adverse personnel security actions, including denial of security clearance or eligibility, removal from employment, denial of employment, and suitability recommendations for approval, warning, or removal;3) Resolving personnel security discrepancy reports and analyzing security issues utilizing demonstrated knowledge of personnel security laws, regulations, policies, and procedures; and 4) Evaluating investigative results from other agencies to ensure compliance with personnel security and suitability standards to determine when expanded investigation is needed to resolve derogatory or questionable information.

Nice To Haves

• Candidates should be committed to improving the efficiency of the Federal government, passionate about the ideals of our American republic, and committed to upholding the rule of law and the United States Constitution.

Responsibilities

• Determine the appropriate type and scope of investigation based on position sensitivity by reviewing security forms, case papers, and related personnel security documentation.
• Review and evaluate investigative results from other agencies to ensure personnel security and suitability standards are met and identifying cases requiring expanded investigation or further adjudicative review.
• Prepare or recommend adverse personnel security actions, including denial or revocation of clearance/eligibility, removal from employment, denial of employment.
• Resolve security-related discrepancy reports using knowledge of personnel security policies, procedures, and regulations.
• Process personnel security investigations for civilian, military, and contractor personnel to support access, continued employment, and eligibility for access to classified information.

Benefits

• A career with the U.S. government provides employees with a comprehensive benefits package.
• As a federal employee, you and your family will have access to a range of benefits that are designed to make your federal career very rewarding.
• Eligibility for benefits depends on the type of position you hold and whether your position is full-time, part-time or intermittent.
• Contact the hiring agency for more information on the specific benefits offered.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: Associate degree