Security Assistant

Amentum•Huntsville, AL

22h

About The Position

The Security Assistant provides direct administrative, analytical, investigative, and customer-service support to the FBI Security Program. The role conducts database, credit, FBI indices, and arrest-record checks; reviews investigative materials and security-clearance investigation requests; analyzes potential security vulnerabilities; and prepares written analyses and recommendations regarding security concerns and possible remedial or precautionary actions. The position may recommend polygraph examinations or interviews and prepare communications initiating them, subject to Government lead review and approval. The Security Assistant maintains logs, audits, inventories, schedules, workflow tracking, and records; scans and uploads documentation; updates and audits electronic workflow systems; schedules appointments; and provides briefings and debriefings as needed. The role also coordinates with FBI divisions, field offices, DOJ, other agencies, and members of the Intelligence Community to develop or resolve queries and issues. This position is performed in a traditional office environment.

Requirements

Active Top Secret U.S. Government clearance; U.S. citizenship is required to obtain a Top Secret clearance.
Associate’s degree.
At least 2 years of experience.
Experience using Microsoft Office products, including Word, Excel, Outlook, and PowerPoint.
Interpersonal and customer-service skills.
Experience performing routine office administrative support functions.
Demonstrated analytical ability to critically review and analyze incoming materials and investigative reports, identify potential security vulnerabilities, and identify viable investigative leads.
Proficiency using the Internet for research and/or open-source checks in support of investigations.
Ability to learn new systems and applications.
Ability to work effectively in a team and relate well to others.
Ability to manage individual workflow effectively and improve processes when necessary.
Clear and effective written and verbal communication skills.
Positive attitude focused on customer satisfaction.
Initiative and commitment to company goals; adaptability to changing requirements; and a strong commitment to high-quality performance.

Responsibilities

Conduct and interpret database checks and credit reports, and perform data entry.
Support administration of the FBI Security Program through logs, audits, analytical analysis, inventory, workflow tracking, schedule maintenance, and presentation briefs.
Research and analyze complex personnel-security problems and processes, and provide solutions.
Advise the supervisor of potentially controversial matters or matters with far-reaching implications.
Conduct FBI indices checks, arrest-record checks, and similar inquiries to obtain information relevant to assigned cases.
Recommend polygraph examinations and/or interviews based on analysis of available data, and prepare communications to initiate them with appropriate guidance; determinations and communications are subject to Government lead review and approval.
Summarize developed information in formal written analyses of security concerns and their resolutions.
Establish and maintain liaison with FBI HQ divisions, DOJ, other agency officials, and members of the Intelligence Community to develop or resolve queries.
Coordinate with other FBI components to surface, develop, and resolve issues.
Recommend methods and procedures for passing and affirming clearances, including SCI/Regulations, FISs, and/or EO and DOJ Orders.
Perform security assessment investigations and provide recommendations to FBI HQ.
Review and analyze requests for security-clearance investigations and prepare detailed analyses, including potential remedial or precautionary actions to meet minimum security standards.
Assist with briefings and debriefings of individual cases as necessary.
Maintain electronic and hardcopy logs; scan and upload documentation; update and audit electronic workflow-tracking programs.
Provide customer service and schedule appointments.
Upload official documents to designated systems of record, management, workflow, or tracking systems, files, and sub-files.