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ORAU · 14 hours ago

Security Assistant

Huntsville-Decatur Area

Full-time

Onsite

Entry Level

1+ years exp

ORAU is offering a temporary employment opportunity with the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) for the Security Assistant position. The Security Assistant will support the FBI by performing administrative, operational, and programmatic tasks related to facility security and personnel clearance processing, ensuring compliance with security regulations.

Universities

Culture & Values

No H1B

Security Clearance Required

U.S. Citizen Only

Responsibilities

Conducts and interprets database checks and credit reports

Performs data entry

Provides direct support and service to the administration of the FBI Security Program, including but not limited to logs, audits, analytical analysis, inventory, workflow tracking, maintaining schedules, and presentation briefs

Provides support, analysis, and research into complex problems and processes relating to Personal Security

Works on complex problems and provides solutions

Advises the supervisor of potentially controversial matters or those matters with far-reaching implications

Initiates or performs extensive FBI indices checks, arrest record checks, and similar tasks to obtain pertinent and identifying information for the cases assigned

Recommends the need for polygraph examinations and/or interviews based upon analysis of all data available

Composes appropriate communications to pertinent FBI HQ Divisions and FOs to initiate same, setting forth any specific guidance which should be followed regarding same (i.e., particular areas in question which need to be resolved; special qualifications desired of interviewer; etc.). Determinations and resulting communications are subject to review and approval by the Government lead

Summarizes all data provided and developed in a formal written analysis of the security concerns and their resolutions, considering the information created

Establishes and maintains liaison with other FBI HQ Divisions, DOJ, and other agency officials, including members of the IC, to obtain, develop, and/or resolve queries as required

Coordinates or works in concert with other FBI components as required to surface, develop, and resolve various issues encountered

Recommends new methods and procedures for passing and affirming clearances, including SCI/Regulations, FISs, and/or EO and DOJ Orders

Performs security assessment investigations and provides recommendations to the FBI HQ

Reviews and analyzes requests for investigations concerning security clearances

Prepares a detailed analysis of all information developed, including potential remedial or precautionary actions to meet minimum security standards

Assists with briefings and debriefings of individual cases as necessary

Maintains electronic and hardcopy logs. Scanning and uploading documentation

Updates and audits electronic workflow tracking programs

Provides customer service and appointment scheduling

Uploads all official documents into the defined system of record, management, workflow, or tracking systems, files, and /or sub - files

Qualification

Analytical abilityMicrosoft Office proficiencyInterpersonal skillsCustomer service skillsOffice administrative supportResearch skills

Required

Bachelor's or Associate Degree

1 Year of Experience

Must have a Top Secret, Poly is a plus

Experienced in the use of Microsoft Office products

Demonstrated interpersonal and customer service skills

Experience performing routine office administrative support functions

Demonstrated analytical ability to critically review and analyze various types of incoming material and investigative reports to discern potential security vulnerabilities and to identify viable investigative leads

Proficient computer skills to include:

Working knowledge of Microsoft Office software applications (Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint)

Use of the Internet to conduct research and/or open-source checks in aid of investigations

Company

ORAU

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ORAU provides innovative scientific and technical solutions to advance research and education, protect public health and the environment and strengthen national security.

Founded in 1946

Oak Ridge, Tennessee, USA

501-1000 employees