Protection Strategies Incorporated
Personnel Security Specialist I / Adjudicator I - Remote - contingent upon rewar
Protection Strategies Incorporated, Washington, District of Columbia, us, 20022
Personnel Security Specialist I - Remote
About Us:
Do you want to make a difference? Do you want to join a diverse team supporting a unifying mission? PSI is always looking to enhance its staff with professional, talented individuals.
PSI is willing to sponsor candidates for Top Secret Clearance (for specific jobs that require it)
Culture
PSI's success is driven by our motto "People First, Mission Always." We put people first, and this starts with our team members. We treat everyone on our diverse team with respect, and we work hard to ensure everyone's success by providing leadership, training, mentorship, and development opportunities.
About the role:
This individual supports the Office of Security Services, Personnel Security Operations Branch providing administrative and technical support for personnel security operations and assuring the implementation and compliance with security programs, policies, and requirements. This position is responsible for first-level adjudicative recommendations on both interim and final suitability and fitness determinations. This individual provides investigative support related to conducting pre-employment inquiries and issue resolution covering the character, practices, suitability, or qualifications of persons seeking to work for or on behalf of the client.
Responsibilities:
Validates need for investigation by conducting a check of OPM Central Verification System (CVS).
Establishes, reviews, and monitors background investigation accounts, and information in the DCSA National Background Investigation Services (NBIS) eApp system.
Identifies where reciprocity may be accepted in processing based on PERSEC and client policies.
Creates security and/or suitability files for applicants or contractors; organizes records; maintains files; and collates documents in support of the federal customer's background investigation process.
Initiates background investigations at the correct tier based on risk/sensitivity level of the position in the DCSA NBIS eApp system.
Utilizes the GSA USAccess system to sponsor individuals for HSPD-12 PIV credentials.
Contacts other personnel security operations and documents the reason for a "please call" designation in CVS.
Conducts status checks on background investigations utilizing the automated OPM Personnel Investigations Processing System (PIPS).
Reviews the entire case file and makes a suitability/fitness recommendation based on the criteria found and methodology prescribed in the OPM Suitability Processing Handbook.
Conducts pre-employment inquiries as necessary to resolve issues.
Utilizes case management systems to document adjudicative recommendations as appropriate.
Completes adjudicative recommendations within established time frames.
Documents adjudicative recommendations in a clear and concise manner for second-level review.
Drafts correspondence in the form of Letters of Interrogatory (LOIs), Adjudicative Worksheets, and Notices of Proposed Action for second-level review.
Conducts inventory and quality checks on pending ROIs.
Monitors personnel security mailbox, work log, and workflow, as necessary.
Reports results of adjudication as required by internal procedures.
Reviews all required documentation to ensure they are complete and accurate.
Reports and documents result of inquiries.
Conducts telephone and written inquiries in accordance with the Privacy Act of 1974.
Conducts subject contact in accordance with the Privacy Act of 1974.
Conducts post-investigation follow-up necessary for issue resolution and adjudication.
Must have applied knowledge of GSA PIV card processing system, USAccess.
Must have applied knowledge of Trusted Workforce.
Qualifications/Requirements:
A minimum of one year of experience in adjudications rendering suitability and fitness recommendations on behalf of the Federal Government.
A minimum of one year of case work processing on behalf of the Federal Government.
Have successfully completed formal training in suitability adjudications towards adjudicator certification in compliance with National Training Standards established by OPM.
Conducted first and second level and/or quality review of others making suitability or fitness recommendations.
Experience conducting and interpreting database checks and credit reports.
Three to four years of experience providing professional and competent customer service.
Ability to pay strict attention to detail to ensure data errors are minimized.
Ability to apply analytical security processes and procedures with assigned tasks in a timely manner or as requested.
Ability to perform and adapt in a high tempo, fast paced and fluid security environment.
Experienced in the adjudication of complex and multi-issue cases.
Proficiency with MS Office Suite applications including Word, Excel, Outlook and PowerPoint.
Demonstrated ability to effectively communicate both orally and in writing.
Demonstrated practical knowledge of commonly applied personnel security and suitability principles.
Ability and willingness to learn the basic functions and operations of all systems associated with personnel security processing.
Must possess a favorably adjudicated background investigation completed within the last five years.
Company Benefits/Perks:
Medical
HSA + HRA
Goodrx
Telemedicine
Dental Benefits
Vision Benefits
Basic and Voluntary Life and Ad&D
Disability Products
Employee Assistance Program
401(K) Retirement Plan
Commuter Benefits
Financial Advisor
Tuition Assistance
EEO Statement:
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment and will not be discriminated against on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability, or protected veteran status.
Our company maintains a drug-free workplace. All offers of employment will be contingent on applicant passing a pre-employment drug screen.
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About Us:
Do you want to make a difference? Do you want to join a diverse team supporting a unifying mission? PSI is always looking to enhance its staff with professional, talented individuals.
PSI is willing to sponsor candidates for Top Secret Clearance (for specific jobs that require it)
Culture
PSI's success is driven by our motto "People First, Mission Always." We put people first, and this starts with our team members. We treat everyone on our diverse team with respect, and we work hard to ensure everyone's success by providing leadership, training, mentorship, and development opportunities.
About the role:
This individual supports the Office of Security Services, Personnel Security Operations Branch providing administrative and technical support for personnel security operations and assuring the implementation and compliance with security programs, policies, and requirements. This position is responsible for first-level adjudicative recommendations on both interim and final suitability and fitness determinations. This individual provides investigative support related to conducting pre-employment inquiries and issue resolution covering the character, practices, suitability, or qualifications of persons seeking to work for or on behalf of the client.
Responsibilities:
Validates need for investigation by conducting a check of OPM Central Verification System (CVS).
Establishes, reviews, and monitors background investigation accounts, and information in the DCSA National Background Investigation Services (NBIS) eApp system.
Identifies where reciprocity may be accepted in processing based on PERSEC and client policies.
Creates security and/or suitability files for applicants or contractors; organizes records; maintains files; and collates documents in support of the federal customer's background investigation process.
Initiates background investigations at the correct tier based on risk/sensitivity level of the position in the DCSA NBIS eApp system.
Utilizes the GSA USAccess system to sponsor individuals for HSPD-12 PIV credentials.
Contacts other personnel security operations and documents the reason for a "please call" designation in CVS.
Conducts status checks on background investigations utilizing the automated OPM Personnel Investigations Processing System (PIPS).
Reviews the entire case file and makes a suitability/fitness recommendation based on the criteria found and methodology prescribed in the OPM Suitability Processing Handbook.
Conducts pre-employment inquiries as necessary to resolve issues.
Utilizes case management systems to document adjudicative recommendations as appropriate.
Completes adjudicative recommendations within established time frames.
Documents adjudicative recommendations in a clear and concise manner for second-level review.
Drafts correspondence in the form of Letters of Interrogatory (LOIs), Adjudicative Worksheets, and Notices of Proposed Action for second-level review.
Conducts inventory and quality checks on pending ROIs.
Monitors personnel security mailbox, work log, and workflow, as necessary.
Reports results of adjudication as required by internal procedures.
Reviews all required documentation to ensure they are complete and accurate.
Reports and documents result of inquiries.
Conducts telephone and written inquiries in accordance with the Privacy Act of 1974.
Conducts subject contact in accordance with the Privacy Act of 1974.
Conducts post-investigation follow-up necessary for issue resolution and adjudication.
Must have applied knowledge of GSA PIV card processing system, USAccess.
Must have applied knowledge of Trusted Workforce.
Qualifications/Requirements:
A minimum of one year of experience in adjudications rendering suitability and fitness recommendations on behalf of the Federal Government.
A minimum of one year of case work processing on behalf of the Federal Government.
Have successfully completed formal training in suitability adjudications towards adjudicator certification in compliance with National Training Standards established by OPM.
Conducted first and second level and/or quality review of others making suitability or fitness recommendations.
Experience conducting and interpreting database checks and credit reports.
Three to four years of experience providing professional and competent customer service.
Ability to pay strict attention to detail to ensure data errors are minimized.
Ability to apply analytical security processes and procedures with assigned tasks in a timely manner or as requested.
Ability to perform and adapt in a high tempo, fast paced and fluid security environment.
Experienced in the adjudication of complex and multi-issue cases.
Proficiency with MS Office Suite applications including Word, Excel, Outlook and PowerPoint.
Demonstrated ability to effectively communicate both orally and in writing.
Demonstrated practical knowledge of commonly applied personnel security and suitability principles.
Ability and willingness to learn the basic functions and operations of all systems associated with personnel security processing.
Must possess a favorably adjudicated background investigation completed within the last five years.
Company Benefits/Perks:
Medical
HSA + HRA
Goodrx
Telemedicine
Dental Benefits
Vision Benefits
Basic and Voluntary Life and Ad&D
Disability Products
Employee Assistance Program
401(K) Retirement Plan
Commuter Benefits
Financial Advisor
Tuition Assistance
EEO Statement:
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment and will not be discriminated against on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability, or protected veteran status.
Our company maintains a drug-free workplace. All offers of employment will be contingent on applicant passing a pre-employment drug screen.
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