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USAJOBS · 5 months ago

Personnel Security Specialist (ADJ)

Multiple Locations, USA

Full-time

Onsite

Entry, Mid Level

$89K/yr - $132K/yr

1+ years exp

USAJOBS is seeking a Personnel Security Specialist to manage and administer the NIH personnel suitability and security clearance program. The role involves adjudicating background investigations, preparing official correspondence, and conducting suitability determinations for access to sensitive information.

ConsultingGovernmentHuman ResourcesInformation TechnologyInternetStaffing Agency

No H1B

Security Clearance Required

U.S. Citizen Only

Responsibilities

Adjudicates background investigation reports and determines the suitability and security eligibility of individuals for entry and/or retention in sensitive and non-sensitive positions at the NIH

The incumbent refers potentially controversial, very sensitive or highly unusual case matters to the supervisor or higher-level Specialist for guidance

Prepares interrogatory letters, letters of proposed action, advisory opinion letters, letters of official decisions to employees and contractors

Reviews, assesses, and analyzes information from various sources and makes determinations on national security clearance for employees or other persons for access to sensitive information, resources, material, or work sites

Conducts required suitability determinations and law enforcement checks for NIH, OPM and other agency security offices and recommends the action to take on the waiver requests

Conducts projects/studies to assess NIH's overall personnel security operations and future requirement based on NIH demographics and anticipated changes to government directives for adjudication in conjunction with the supervisor

Advises Information Technology (IT) specialists on DPS's program requirements related to automation projects designed to improve the efficiency of the personnel security program's operations

Advises and collaborates with other divisions with regard to investigative reports concerning actionable information which could impact on personnel suitability and security implications relating to an employee, contractor/vendor or others requesting access to NIH

Qualification

Personnel security programsSuitability determinationsBackground investigationsStandard operating proceduresCustomer serviceAttention to detailDecision makingTeamwork

Required

U.S. Citizenship requirement or proof of being a U.S. National must be met by closing date

Employment is subject to the successful completion of a background investigation, verification of qualifications, completion of onboarding forms, submission of required documents, and any other job-related requirement before or after appointment

Applicants must meet all qualifications requirements within thirty (30) calendar days of the closing date of this announcement, including time in grade

Males born after December 31, 1959 must be registered with the Selective Service

The National Institutes of Health participates in the USCIS Electronic Employment Eligibility Verification Program (E-Verify)

The NIH maintains a tobacco free work environment and campus

Must be able to perform the essential duties of the position, with or without reasonable accommodation

Based on your appointment, a one or two-year trial/probationary period may be required

Incumbent must be able to obtain and maintain a TOP SECRET background security clearance

This is a Testing Designated Position. Incumbent must submit to and successfully pass a urinalysis drug screening prior to appointment

The Incumbent will also be subject to unannounced random drug testing for the duration of their time in this position

You must demonstrate in your resume at least one (1) year of qualifying experience equivalent to at least the GS-11 level in the Federal service obtained in either the private or public sector, performing the following types of tasks: administering personnel security programs and operations, processing and adjudicating suitability and security eligibility determinations, preparing documentation on personnel security investigations and determinations, developing standard operating procedures related to personnel security programs