Personnel Security Specialist V

SummaryThe Personnel Security Specialist V involves preparing detailed reports, advising supervisors on security matters, and coordinating with other divisions and agencies to resolve security issues to ensure effective security management.This position is contingent upon contract awardResponsibilities

Function as Team Lead over assigned personnel

Initiate or perform extensive indices checks, arrest record checks, and the like to obtain pertinent and identifying information for the cases

Provide direct support and service to the administration of the Security Program by participating in complex security assessment investigations

Provide an in-depth, high-risk analysis of high risk (potentially serious or high impact) investigations so that the Prime Contractor lead can make a security and suitability determination.

Evaluate reports of investigations, personnel files, and other records to recommend suitability / security determinations.

Prepare outgoing communications to transmit recommendations with supporting analysis and data.

Remain vigilant for new methods and procedures for passing and affirming clearances including SCI / Regulations, FISs, and / or EOs and DOJ Orders.

Serve as an expert on project teams

Engage with internal and external customers on personnel security to ensure the assigned program / project is fully integrated; leverage current threat intelligence to enhance or modify procedures.

Review and analyze requests for investigations concerning security clearances and other security-related matters

Examine and analyze investigative files to determine potential security risks

Conduct Personnel Security Interviews (PSIs) and prepare detailed analyses and recommendations

Conduct security briefings and assist in reviewing personal history statements

Conduct background investigations and prepare reports on the results

Draft summary sheets and recommend follow-up investigations if needed

Review Personnel Security Questionnaires (SF-86) and verify application information

Contact subjects to complete background investigation forms and input data

Retrieve data from credit bureaus and review reports for criminal records

Prioritize assignments, create schedules, and conduct peer reviews

Other duties as assigned

Qualifications

Must be a US Citizen

Masters degree with eight (8) plus years of experience in Federal state local or military LE or (10) plus years of experience working in the personnel security field

Prior security management experience preferred

Technical training / certification as an investigator and / or adjudicator is required.

Knowledge of DOJ and FBI regulations regarding the personnel security process.

Experience conducting interviews and security briefings, discussing analysis and opinion in a concise, logical, and objective manner, and preparing written communications setting forth analyses and recommendations.

Proficiency in indices systems, various record check systems, and file review processes to develop and extract the most complete and accurate information relative to the subject as possible.

Demonstrated analytical ability to extensively analyze various types of materials, including investigative reports, to develop information regarding security vulnerabilities; to develop investigative leads; to propose a recommendation as to the approval, denial, or revocation of security clearances.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

Skill in operating a personal computer and standard office equipment.

Microsoft Office suite (Word, Excel, Access, PowerPoint) knowledge.

Must be proficient within MS Excel and strong functionalitywithin MS Office Suite.

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