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Protection Strategies Incorporated

HHS - Adjudicator - Remote

Protection Strategies Incorporated, Washington, District of Columbia, us, 20022


HHS - Adjudicator

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Protection Strategies Inc.

***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.

Missions

Together with our federal partners, PSI is engaged in protecting critical assets by investigating and adjudicating personnel for secure and sensitive programs, protecting the resiliency of the Nation's essential infrastructure, and supporting the safe placement of unaccompanied refugee minors.

Workforce Diversity

PSI has achieved and maintains one of the most diverse workforces in the country. 56% of our workforce is ethnically diverse and 53% of our workforce are women. This extends to our leadership team as well.

About the role:

This is full performance level staff work conducting an examination of a person's character or conduct over time, resulting in a favorable or unfavorable determination of their employment suitability, eligibility for access to classified information and materials.

Responsibilities:

Screen, review, and evaluate completed "issue" and "non-issue" OPM conducted Background Investigation

Identify and analyze derogatory and mitigating information for suitability (5CFR 731 E.O. 10450) and for national security (E.O. 12968)

Request support documentation from applicant related to financial, criminal, or other matters, as required

Prepare detailed adjudicative analytical summaries recommending further courses of action for processing with supporting rationale

Manage and prepare for government signature requests for additional information and Suitability Letters and Letters of Advisement (LOA's).

Manage caseload with appropriate follow-up based on government timelines

Review appeals and reconsideration requests and prepare a summary of recommended Findings

Qualifications/Requirements:

Ability to work independently and with minimal supervision

Bachelor's Degree or an equivalent combination of education and related experience in personnel security.

Five (5) years of experience adjudicating suitability and security background investigations.

Successful completion of an accredited Basic and Advanced Suitability Adjudication Course.

Proficient in Microsoft applications and knowledge of processing e-QIP.

Competencies:

Ability to multi-task

Proficient written and verbal communication skills

Work with tight and often conflicting deadlines

Coordination of work activities with other persons and groups

Computer skills (Microsoft Office Suite) and other programs and systems to facilitate work completion

Interact with representatives, executives, and directors

Strong report writing skills

Considerable knowledge of the laws, rules and regulations governing Personnel Security and Suitability.

Considerable skill in expressing ideas, conclusions, and make recommendations effectively, clearly and concisely, both orally and in writing.

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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