Personnel Security Specialist

FYI For Your Information Inc • Washington, DC

40d • Hybrid

About The Position

FYI - For Your Information, Inc. is an SBA certified, Woman-Owned Small Business and GSA schedule holder that is a premier provider of Human Capital, Training, and Information Technology services. We have won awards for being a Great Place to Work and continue to make ground-breaking advancements. For four years in a row, we have been on Inc. Magazine's 5000 list and were recently named one of Inc.'s 2024 Mid-Atlantic Fastest Growing companies.

The contractor shall provide the full range of personnel security duties to produce results as described below. Tasks include, but are not limited to the following:
Assist with organizing and prioritizing large volumes of information in an effective and efficient manner under varying constraints;
Receiving, logging, and/or reviewing requests for initial or updated investigations to ensure proper procedural requirements have been satisfied prior to opening the investigation;
Reviewing personnel security documentation and providing input on controversial issues or discrepancies identified;
Coordinating and monitoring progress of investigations by periodically reviewing the status of case files to determine which phases of the investigation remain to be completed;
Filing, copying or mailing documentation;
Reviewing incoming correspondence and separating according to section;
Entering data for pre-background investigation files;
Reviewing background forms to determine completeness and/or identifying omissions in accordance with SOPs;
Preparing memoranda or other correspondence for the purpose of verifying information, informing an applicant or other offices of the status of their investigation, or requesting supporting information to resolve discrepancies;
Managing files based upon their suspense dates;
Assisting with case file management;
Using practical knowledge of systems procedures and upon obtaining systems access to local or proprietary databases or records to enter, locate, modify, review and retrieve specific information and/or reports;
Fingerprinting applicants;
Scheduling applicant and/or employee security interviews and polygraph examinations;
Performing duties in accordance with SOPs, established guidance, etc.;
Processing routine assignments independently; and
Providing assistance to lower-level staff.

Requirements

• Minimum of four (4) years of personnel security experience
• Knowledge and skill in one or more personnel security program areas (pre-screening process, single-scope background investigations, periodic reinvestigations, etc.)

Nice To Haves

• Knowledge of personnel security guidelines, standards, mandates, executive orders, guidance and/or regulations and standard and optional forms is desired

Responsibilities

• Assemble personnel security case files
• Recommend cases for final adjudication
• Respond to various inquiries and direct or assist in the maintenance and review and update of associated case files, records and resources
• Research and resolve discrepancies in personnel security issues
• Organize and prioritize large volumes of information in an effective and efficient manner under varying constraints
• Receive, log, and/or review requests for initial or updated investigations to ensure proper procedural requirements have been satisfied prior to opening the investigation
• Review personnel security documentation and provide input on controversial issues or discrepancies identified
• Coordinate and monitor progress of investigations by periodically reviewing the status of case files to determine which phases of the investigation remain to be completed
• File, copy or mail documentation
• Review incoming correspondence and separate according to section
• Enter data for pre-background investigation files
• Review background forms to determine completeness and/or identify omissions in accordance with SOPs
• Prepare memoranda or other correspondence for the purpose of verifying information, informing an applicant or other offices of the status of their investigation, or requesting supporting information to resolve discrepancies
• Manage files based upon their suspense dates
• Assist with case file management
• Use practical knowledge of systems procedures and upon obtaining systems access to local or proprietary databases or records to enter, locate, modify, review and retrieve specific information and/or reports
• Fingerprint applicants
• Schedule applicant and/or employee security interviews and polygraph examinations
• Perform duties in accordance with SOPs, established guidance, etc.
• Process routine assignments independently
• Provide assistance to lower-level staff

Benefits

• Opportunity to work a hybrid work schedule
• A knowledgeable, high-achieving, diverse, experienced, and fun team.
• The chance to be part of a rapidly growing company and the next success story.
• A competitive base salary with a loaded benefits package plus 401K.
• Tuition/education assistance, personal computer allowance, pet insurance.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed