Personnel Security Specialist

POSITION OVERVIEW AND PRIMARY DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES (ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS):

Shields Point, LLC a subsidiary of Alutiiq, LLC has an opprotunity for an Personnel Security Specialist-Mid Level in Vienna, VA. The Personnel Security Specialist-Mid Level serves in the USAccess (HSPD-12) Adjudicator or Sponsor role; reviews and evaluates reports of investigation, security files, and other material and recommends grant, deny, revoke, or suspend of clearance eligibility for national security and public trust positions; drafts adjudicative memoranda; initiates and submits electronic background investigations to DCSA; and supports SCI nominations, clearance certifications/revalidations, and Continuous Evaluation.

• Serve as a Personnel Security subject matter expert providing technical expertise and interprets security policy guidance.


• Serve in the Adjudicator or Sponsor role for the USAccess (HSPD-12) system in order to adjudicate or sponsor PIV card requests.


• Review and evaluate reports of investigation, security files, and other material and make a recommendation to grant, deny, revoke, or suspend clearance eligibility for national security and public trust positions.


• Identify and mitigate potential security and suitability concerns as applicable.


• Assist with the preparation of adjudicative memoranda to include Statement of Reasons, Letter of Intent to Deny/Revoke, Warning and Final Determination letters.


• Assist with collecting and submitting documentation required for SCI nomination/adjudication.


• Initiate, review, and submit electronic background investigations to DCSA.


• Assist with clearance certifications and revalidations; assist with Continuous Evaluation program requirements.


• Support special projects, as required.


• Assist with development, update, and implementation of SOPs, training aids, guidance, policies, and directives based on current EOs, ICDs, SEADs, Treasury, and internal FinCEN policy; generate administrative correspondence (reports, memoranda, letters, spreadsheets, forms); maintain files; escort security vendors as necessary.


• Update internal databases - SIMS, shared drives/folders, SharePoint, Clearance Tracker, Lenel, TRAKA, and USAccess (HSPD-12); provide training and briefings in the assigned area of expertise; support safety and emergency preparedness (evacuations, fire drills, shelter in place, COOP); provide a bi-weekly office metrics report to the COR.

Pay Range: $123,000 to $136,500 Annually

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE:

• HS Diploma or Equivalent.


• Hands-on experience in the Personnel Security discipline.


• Experience initiating and reviewing background investigations and related documents.


• Experience in the use of personnel security databases and clearance repositories to include JPAS/JCAVS, CVS, PIPS, DISS, JVS, CATS, NBIS, and/or Scattered Castles.


• Working knowledge of implementing government security programs and policies.


• Solid and proven written and verbal communication skills.


• 3-5 years (Mid) of specialized experience in the aforementioned areas of Personnel Security with increasing responsibility and complexity.


• Ability to communicate orally and in writing in English; basic computer skills; basic experience with Microsoft Office software including Word, Excel, Outlook, and PowerPoint


• Possess a final Top Secret personnel security clearance with eligibility for access to Sensitive Compartmented Information (SCI). Interim clearances of any type will not be accepted.

Preferred Certifications & Education:

• Experience with National Security, Suitability, or Due Process Adjudications.


• OPM Essentials of Suitability Adjudication, Personnel Security Adjudication, or Due Process Adjudication certifications.


• DNI Personnel Security Adjudications Course.


• Security Fundamentals Professional Certification (SFPC).


• Associate’s or bachelor’s degree.


• Associate’s or bachelor’s degree.