Security Investigations Specialist I

Olgoonik Corporation • Arlington, VA

1h • $30 - $35 • 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 policies and programs. The role operates under direct government oversight, assignments, and direction from DS Management. The position is located in DS offices, with work generally scheduled during the Department of State’s core business hours; alternative schedules may be required temporarily depending on mission needs. Regular telework is not authorized, although situational telework may be authorized under Office of Personnel Management guidance. Supplemental hours are not anticipated.

The Specialist supports counterintelligence investigations and 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. The role also provides routine administrative, personnel, financial, database, and project support to the Division Manager and team. Some domestic and international travel may be required based on business demands. There are no supervisory responsibilities.

Requirements

• At least three years of professional experience in a related field.
• Experience drafting and editing U.S. government reports and documents.
• Working knowledge of Microsoft Project.
• Working knowledge of and ability to manage Excel databases and guidelines.
• Strong multitasking skills and the 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 levels of the organization.
• 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.
• Must be a U.S. citizen.
• Must have a current U.S. Government TOP SECRET Personnel Security Clearance.
• Must have a current U.S. Government Single Scope Background Investigation (SSBI) less than 4-1/2 years old, or be able to successfully complete a U.S. government-administered SSBI.
• Must be eligible for and able to obtain and maintain required security clearance and access approvals.

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 track and report program activities.
• Gather basic technical and programmatic input for client briefings, status reports, and deliverable presentations.
• Assist with counterintelligence investigative analysis and project support for the customer’s mission and related activities that support the availability, reliability, and integrity of the Department’s counterintelligence investigations.
• Support 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.
• Provide basic, routine office administration, personnel, financial, database administration, and project support to the Division Manager and team.

What This Job Offers

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