Personnel Security Specialist

Global Resource Solutions, Inc.•Washington, DC

1d•Onsite

About The Position

The Personnel Security Specialist will provide personnel security technical expertise and input, as necessary, or as requested, in support of continuing development and execution of administration and management functions of HSPD12 and the Personnel Security Program and its components.

Requirements

Knowledge of applicable Executive Orders, Federal personnel and security regulations and other procedures, policies and guidance applicable to the Program.
Knowledge of how to apply CFR and OPM adjudicative guidelines to make suitability determinations
Knowledge of how to apply E.O. 10450 to make National Security adjudications
Knowledge of HSPD 12 requirements and associated particulars dealing with Personal Identification Verification issues.
Two or more years of experience performing administrative support in personnel security functions
Completion of an OPM accredited course.
Must be able to multitask and be attentive to details.
Excellent customer service via phone and face to face conversation, excellent written and oral command of English.

Responsibilities

Validate and maintain assigned position sensitivity levels annually based on the review of a Position Description classified with the last five years.
Ensure criminal history checks are completed and results properly included in case package for review and adjudication
Properly store PSS used to meet the requirements of individual identification, in accordance with applicable guidance and maintain these records in an approved location.
Initiate name checks on personnel
Conduct personnel security paperwork validation for accuracy and completeness prior to submission
Review personnel security packages to ensure information is complete and to determine whether further information is required in accordance with OIG processes – the reviewed
Contact appropriate source to obtain information as necessary
Transmit in accordance with agency processes-the reviewed, personnel security packages to appropriate investigative agency and/or headquarters
Track action status within CVS/PIPS
Conduct initial suitability review and pre-adjudication of investigation results
Adjudicate investigative reports or other security related information
Provide necessary support and follow-up to involved parties.
Write detailed summaries of issues/derogatory information.
Perform routine statistical data analysis of adjudicative actions and expenditures
Prepare and present training to agency as requested discussing adjudicative actionable items and processing systems.
Develop and maintain an effective quality control plan to ensure services are performed in accordance with directives.