Security Analyst
About The Position
The Security Analyst Associate serves as an interface between government agencies and industrial partners to obtain, process, verify, and disseminate personnel security information and program access for U.S. government review and approval. The role provides operational and administrative support to Case Analysts and Adjudicators, maintains personnel records and databases, and supports investigations and Continuous Evaluation through research in applicable systems. The position includes reviewing personal history statements and background investigation reports for completeness and quality, preparing investigative service provider assignment letters, tracking cases and work metrics, conducting National Agency Checks, and assisting with digitization and other administrative processes. The analyst also fields customer and stakeholder inquiries and supports completion of background investigations within ODNI timelines. The role is onsite at the customer site in Chantilly, Virginia, with 40 scheduled hours per week and no travel required.
Requirements
- U.S. citizenship is required.
- Must currently possess Top Secret SCI with Polygraph clearance.
- At least 0 years of related experience is listed in the success qualifications; the job qualifications section separately lists 1+ years of related experience.
- Skills in customer service, Microsoft Office, and office administration.
- Ability to maintain confidentiality of personnel security assets and information.
- Ability to use applicable databases for research and case support.
- Ability to analyze cases pursuant to Federal Investigative Standards and SEAD 4 guidelines.
Responsibilities
- Interface with government agencies and industrial partners to obtain, process, verify, and disseminate personnel security information and program access for U.S. government review and approval.
- Provide accurate and timely operational and administrative support to Case Analysts and Adjudicators.
- Review personal history statements and other documents for completeness.
- Maintain accurate personnel data in files and update the Talon database.
- Learn and use applicable databases to research investigations and Continuous Evaluation, including Talon, Scattered Castles, DPRIS, SAVE, JPAS, DISS, State, and CVS.
- Complete Letters of Assignments for Investigative Service Providers, highlighting areas of concern for investigator follow-up.
- Track daily work metrics and notify management of noteworthy cases.
- Conduct quality assurance reviews of background investigation reports and analyze cases pursuant to Federal Investigative Standards and SEAD 4 guidelines.
- Assist with scanning and uploading background investigation reports and other case-related products for live file digitization.
- Assist management with tracking priority cases.
- Provide administrative support to PSD to help ensure background investigations are completed within ODNI timelines.
- Conduct National Agency Checks using applicable databases and provide accurate reports for each file.
- Respond to daily customer and stakeholder inquiries using customer service skills, judgment, and tact.
Benefits
- 401(k) with company match.
- Comprehensive health and wellness packages, including medical, dental, and vision plan options.
- Paid education and certifications.
- Paid vacation and holidays.
- Paid time off plans, including vacation, sick and personal time, paid parental, military, bereavement, and jury duty leave.
- Short- and long-term disability benefits.
- Life, accidental death and dismemberment, personal accident, critical illness, and business travel and accident insurance.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
