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RAND · 6 days ago

Personnel Security Specialist, II

LA Metro Area

Full-time

Onsite

Entry Level

$64K/yr - $96K/yr

1+ years exp

RAND is seeking a Personnel Security Specialist, II to join their Consolidated Personnel Security Center. This role involves processing security clearances with the DoD and DHS, conducting assessments, and managing clearance documentation and databases.

EducationGovernmentHealth CareMedicalNon Profit

No H1B

U.S. Citizen Only

Responsibilities

Conduct pre-screen assessments for Security clearance eligibility for Secret, DHS Fitness, and Top-Secret Security clearances

Make independent assessments to determine eligibility

Initiate the requests using eApp for new security clearances and Fitness and for initial clearances, DHS Fitness and periodic updates for DoD and DHS

Review SF86’s for accuracy and return to employees for corrective actions or submit to government for processing

Verifying individual security clearances in the DISS, Scattered Castles and the DHS databases to ensure clearance investigation is complete and current with the correct information

Assist with compiling and submitting monthly metrics by direction of Lead or manager

Follow - up on DCSA and DHS requests for documentation

Assist candidates with completing SF 86 and SF 85 forms

Maintain the SIMS database, create status reports for the FSO’s, CSSO’s, and leadership as needed

Communicate with DCSA and DHS representatives on clearance actions and make independent decisions to resolve clearance processing actions

Ensure policies, procedures, and desk guides are updated and followed

Produce RAND employee Badges and maintain accountability in SIMS

Grant and remove building accesses in the access control system

Working and closing JIRA tickets as assigned

Other duties as assigned

Remain current with emerging technologies, maintaining professional relationships with relevant colleagues and attending occasional technology conferences

Other duties as assigned