Bachelor's Degree or equivalent experience in a related field to personnel security
3-6 years of general knowledge/experience in personnel security in the DOD/IC
Minimum of 1 year of experience as Background Investigator, Personnel Security Specialist, or in TS/SCI adjudication
Familiarity with reviewing Standard Form-85/86 and scoping requirements
Ability to analyze security repositories such as JPAS/DISS and eQIP
Responsibilities
Provide support and maintenance to PERSEC programs
Execute day-to-day operations of NGA PERSEC & Case Initiation Team
Prepare and deliver program briefings as required
Draft and present reports, whitepapers, and correspondence
Brief leadership and stakeholders on program requirements
Maintain and update various security databases and files accurately
Respond promptly to inquiries related to internal and external personnel security databases
Benefits
Full-time position with opportunities for career advancement
Work in a critical role supporting national security efforts
Be part of a team contributing to personnel security at a federal level
Potential for professional development and training
Collaborative environment with experienced security professionals.
Full Job Description
(Security Specialist) - Case Initiation Team Support-Skill Level 2 Location: Springfield, VA Clearance: Active TS/SCI required Position Type: Full-time
Key Responsibilities:
Provide support and maintenance to established PERSEC programs.
Support the execution of the day-to-day NGA PERSEC & Case Initiation Team program
Prepare, support, and administer PERSEC program briefings, as needed
Prepare, write, and present reports/whitepapers, various forms of correspondence, as required
Brief SISPI leadership and other NGA KC's regarding the program requirements and regulations
Appropriately and accurately maintain and update databases and files (i.e., PeopleSoft security system of records, SISPI SharePoint Page, internal SISP file folders, etc.) with data entry in a timely manner/real time
Respond in a timely manner to all telephone and/or email actions, questions, or status inquires to include checks of internal and external personnel security databases.
Assist in maintaining distribution lists for customers to contact PERSEC as needed/required.
Bring case security issues to the attention of the government Team Leads
Assist the government PERSEC team to help in developing recommendations for improvement
Provide service excellence in guidance and resolution to internal and external customers' questions and inquiries in a timely manner for support to their programs
Utilizes a variety of security concepts, principles and practices to analyze and recommend solutions for difficult and complex security issues
Document and provide Weekly Activity Report (WAR) actions in the SISP designated template and timeline to the Government Team Lead
Collect, investigate; research, document, and forward to adjudications, all reportable information from employees and contractors within the mandated timelines (e.g., IRTPA, DNI, etc)
Prepare accurate and quality reports of investigation
Process applicants within 14 calendar days to meet IRTPA/DNI mandates
Process employee periodic re-investigation initiations within 15 calendar days to meet IRTPA mandates
Identify any outstanding actions on a weekly basis to the government Team Lead to may impact IRTPA mandate timelines
Process CIA Detailee
cases within seven business days of assignment
Process Phased Eligibility cases within seven calendar days of completion of polygraph (e.g., FLEX processing), as assigned
Prioritize high priority initiatives/cases as coordinated/assigned by the Government Team Lead
Experience Requirements:
Bachelor's Degree or equivalent experience in a related field to personnel security
General knowledge of/experience in personnel security (3-6 years) in the DOD/IC
A minimum of 1 year of previous Background Investigator, Personnel Security Specialist, or TS/SCI adjudicative experience
Familiarity with reviewing Standard Form-85/86 and understand scoping requirements
Understand and be able to analyze the security repositories (e.g., JPAS/DISS, Scattered Castles, DCSA's NP2 Portal, eQIP, PIPS/CVS)
Desired:
Knowledge of SEADS 4, and 6 and a deep understanding of SEADS 3 and 7 and understand how to apply the regulation appropriately to each case
Understand the Continuous Evaluation (CE) implementation under ODNI for IC agencies
Understand the application of reciprocity to applicant cases enrolled in DOD CE with a deferred investigation
