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Amentum

Personnel Security Specialist V

Amentum, Washington, District of Columbia, us, 20022


If you have BI, BI Case Reviewer, Adjudications, or Investigative Federal Law Enforcement experience we're looking for you!Responsibilities

Independently develop various types of manuals, forms, instructions, and the like, to facilitate operation of the FBI Security Program. Participate in special projects such as planning the implementation of new or revised programs.Conduct exhaustive and extensive checks in accordance with the FISs, Federal guidelines, policies and procedures. Demonstrate innovative and imaginative approaches to problem solving that adds to the quality and quantity of relevant data recovered in assigned cases.Request, receive, scrutinize and analyze FBI Investigative files and related material to determine, isolate, develop and extract all possible identifying or linking information, matching records, questionable / overlapping elements, and viable avenues of investigative pursuit which could have a bearing on individual's ability to hold a security clearance.Conduct critical analysis of incoming material / correspondence outlining possible serious and / or very sensitive security concerns relating to the most complex security assessment issues for the purpose of determining merit for granting, continuing, and / or revoking security clearances and access authorizations.Provide on-the-job training, instruction, guidance and advice to lower-grade specialists; assist in the resolution of issues and other problems being encountered during processing of cases.Provide direct support and service to the administration of the FBI Security Program by participating in the direction, from inception to completion, of highly sensitive and complex security assessment investigations conducted by the FBI FO’s and rendering appropriate adjudication recommendations regarding the same.Prepare in-depth summaries of data obtained and determined to be pertinent or relevant to a case at hand and compose necessary correspondence to appropriate FO(s) for initiation of an investigation.Coordinate with FBI Divisions on foreign nexus / concerns to exploit intelligence for the purpose of making adjudicative determination recommendations.Provide an in-depth, high-risk analysis of high risk (potentially serious or high impact) investigations so that the Government lead can make a security and suitability determination.Evaluate reports of investigations, personnel files, and other records to recommend suitability / security determinations.Provide a recommendation regarding the adequacy and completeness of the investigation and of other means by which data were collected.Recommend whether a security clearance should be granted, denied, revoked, or suspended, as appropriate.Recommend and then coordinate the execution of polygraph examinations and/or interviews to be conducted based upon acute analysis of all data developed.Correlate and assimilate all data obtained and developed, prepare a formal written analysis of the security concerns, vulnerabilities, risks, and their resolutions.Coordinate and correlate investigative activity, information gathering, and matters of mutual interest between FOs, Legal Attaches, other Government agencies, and private industry.As required, advise of the need for follow-on actions and / or participate in and / or conduct security briefings as individual situations require.Receive and follow guidance from Government lead who assigns cases and projects. Process assignments independently for all aspects of the investigations and preparation of finished reports.Analyze the results of investigations to include results of interviews and polygraph examinations to ensure that all issues have been resolved.Ensure cases are handled in compliance with FBI policies and legal requirements.Adhere to DOJ Orders and FBI regulations and instructions affecting the conduction of background investigations.Perform all duties associated with level IV as necessary.This position has been deemed mission critical by the customer.Minimum Qualifications

Must have a Top Secret US Government clearance.Clearance – TS/SCITechnical training / certification as an investigator and / or adjudicator is required.Bachelors Degree required.Eight (8) plus years of experience in Federal Law Enforcement (LE) or (10) plus years of experience working in the personnel security field; prior security management experience preferred.Demonstrated oral and written communications skills to functionally conduct interviews, security briefings, discuss analysis and opinion in a concise, logical and objective manner.Thorough knowledge of the indices systems, various record check systems, and file review processes.Demonstrated analytical ability to extensively analyze various types of materials, including investigative reports.*For former Federal Law Enforcement (LE) Personnel Security Specialists, the following minimum experience is also required:The most recent five-years of experience shall be directly-related to analyzing investigations, record checks, and other information.Experience conducting record checks utilizing IC and third-party Information Technology (IT) systems.Experience conducting, directing, or evaluating TS / Secret investigations.Demonstrated skills and knowledge regarding criminal and civil law and procedures.Must have served as a senior investigator responsible for planning and directing broad investigations of national or international scope.Documented experience planning, organizing, administering, and coordinating the full spectrum of investigative activities.Desired Qualifications

Advanced degree in any field of study.Detailed knowledge of the FBI Security Program (Security Access / Clearance).Extensive knowledge of the processes and procedures involved with conducting sensitive, complex security matter investigations.Extensive knowledge of FBI's methods of communications.Thorough understanding of the personnel security analysis interrelationships between FBI components, DOJ, IC, and other agencies.Experience and capability to assist others to ensure compliance with FBI procedures and regulations.Experience in establishing and maintaining effective relationships with representatives of other Government agencies.Amentum is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. Our hiring practices provide equal opportunity for employment without regard to race, religion, color, sex, gender, national origin, age, United States military veteran’s status, ancestry, sexual orientation, marital status, family structure, medical condition including genetic characteristics or information, veteran status, or mental or physical disability so long as the essential functions of the job can be performed with or without reasonable accommodation, or any other protected category under federal, state, or local law.

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