Personnel Security Specialist

Mayvin, Inc•Arlington, VA

2d•$75,000 - $95,000•Onsite

About The Position

Mayvin is seeking qualified candidates for a Personnel Security Specialist position supporting the Office of Security Programs within the U.S. Marshals Service (USMS). This role provides critical support to the adjudication process for both initial background investigations and reinvestigations and requires strong analytical skills, attention to detail, and experience in federal personnel security. Must be a U.S. Citizen. Must undergo a Background Investigation (BI).

Requirements

Bachelor’s Degree
Minimum of 5 years of experience working in intelligence, security, or national security programs
Minimum of 3 years of proven experience as a security clearance adjudicator
Minimum of 3 years of experience with initiation and review of NBIS eApp (electronic application)
Minimum of 3 years of experience conducting National Crime Information Center (NCIC)/National Law Enforcement Telecommunications System (NLETS) inquiries and performing credit checks
Advanced Microsoft Office Suite skills
Must be a U.S. Citizen
Must undergo a Background Investigation (BI)

Nice To Haves

National Security Adjudicator training

Responsibilities

Review, analyze, and evaluate the results of other investigative agency reports to determine the employment, suitability, and/or security eligibility of individuals for eligibility with USMS
Summarize investigative issues on the adjudicator's worksheet, recommending approval/disapproval and noting pertinent suitability, security, and mitigating factors
Identify, corroborate, and/or mitigate significant derogatory information
Determine the need for additional inquiries to resolve discrepancies, negative findings, or conflicting information
Analyze responses to follow-up inquiries or letters and provide final recommendations based on established suitability and security criteria
Support the intake team during workload surges to minimize delays and maintain processing timelines