Security Investigations Specialist I

Olgoonik Corporation • Arlington, VA

5d • Onsite

About The Position

The Security Investigations Specialist I serves as an investigative assistant for the Bureau of Diplomatic Security (DS), supporting the establishment and implementation of security policy and programs. The role receives direct government oversight, assignments, and direction from DS Management. Work is performed in DS offices during the Department of State’s core business hours, though alternative schedules may be required for periods depending on mission needs. Regular telework is not authorized, but situational telework may be permitted under Office of Personnel Management guidance. Supplemental hours are not anticipated.

The Specialist supports counterintelligence investigative analysis and projects, including activities that help ensure the availability, reliability, and integrity of the Department’s counterintelligence investigations. The position also provides professional support to the Department of State’s Sensitive Compartmented Information (SCI) protection program, including periodic security reviews, SCI and collateral training, and processing personnel for SCI access. The role additionally provides routine administrative, personnel, financial, database, and project support to the Division Manager and team. There are no supervisory responsibilities.

The work takes place in a general office environment. Some domestic and international travel may be required based on business demands. Olgoonik is an Equal Opportunity Employer and provides hiring preference to Olgoonik shareholders, descendants, and their spouses to the extent allowed by law.

Requirements

• At least three years of professional experience in a related field.
• Experience drafting and editing U.S. government reports and documents.
• Current U.S. Government TOP SECRET Personnel Security Clearance.
• Current U.S. Government Single Scope Background Investigation (SSBI) less than 4-1/2 years old, or ability to successfully complete a U.S. government-administered SSBI.
• Must be a U.S. citizen.
• Must be eligible for and able to obtain and maintain required security clearance and access approvals.
• Working knowledge of Microsoft Project.
• Working knowledge of and ability to manage Excel databases and guidelines.
• Strong multitasking skills and ability to work effectively and efficiently in a fast-paced, high-volume work environment.
• Excellent organizational and follow-up skills.
• Excellent interpersonal skills when working with individuals at all organizational levels.
• Ability to communicate and coordinate effectively, orally and in writing, with superiors, colleagues, business professionals, and the general public.
• Ability to work independently on projects and issues within overall policy guidelines.
• Ability to occasionally stand, walk, sit, handle or feel objects, tools, or controls, operate office equipment, reach, climb stairs, balance, stoop, kneel, talk or hear, and taste or smell.
• Ability to occasionally lift or move up to 25 pounds.
• Close and distance vision.

Responsibilities

• Prepare routine status reports, briefing presentations, and special projects for review.
• Track projects using work breakdown structures.
• Prepare basic charts, tables, graphs, and diagrams to help track and report program activities.
• Assist in gathering technical and programmatic input for client briefings, status reports, and deliverable presentations.
• Assist with counterintelligence investigative analysis and project support for the administration and execution of the customer’s mission and related activities supporting the availability, reliability, and integrity of the Department’s counterintelligence investigations.
• Support the Department of State’s program for protecting Sensitive Compartmented Information (SCI), including periodic security reviews, SCI and collateral training, and processing personnel for SCI access.
• Support the Division Manager and team with basic, routine office administration, personnel, financial, database administration, and project requirements.

What This Job Offers

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