USAJOBS · 15 hours ago
Personnel Security Specialist, GS-0080-09/11 (FPL 12) (MP)
Washington, District of Columbia, USA
Full-time
Onsite
Mid, Senior Level
$71K/yr - $111K/yr
1+ years expUSAJOBS is seeking a Personnel Security Specialist for the Office of Finance and Operations in Washington, DC. The role involves managing various security-related functions, including the review of classified national security information and ensuring compliance with personnel security laws and regulations.
ConsultingGovernmentHuman ResourcesInformation TechnologyInternetStaffing Agency
No H1B
Security Clearance RequiredU.S. Citizen Only
Responsibilities
Ensuring timely and accurate input of case data into all appropriate databases reflecting current status of actions involving public trust and national security positions
Ensuring requested investigations will meet the individual's Position Designation and all appropriate documentation has been provided before releasing to National Background Investigations Bureau (NBIB)
Responding to problems or questions regarding the personnel security program, and reviewing appropriate e-QIP forms and Request for Personnel Security Services packages submitted for processing
Reviewing security forms to identify the presence or absence of derogatory information, evaluating the impact of various kinds of derogatory information on the granting, denying, or revoking of security clearances and federal employment eligibility
Making Entry On Duty determinations for Department of Education employees, detailees, appointees and contractor information
Rejecting requests for investigations and return documents to the requesters when the information provided is inadequate for case processing
Analyzing reports of investigation, provide a written outline of the issues and any mitigating factors affecting the issues, and provide recommendations for appropriate action
Preparing correspondence to subjects of investigation identifying the reason(s) for any unfavorable personnel security or suitability action, provide to supervisor or senior adjudicator for review, and finalize for supervisor's signature. Reviewing rebuttals and make recommendations for final decision
Qualification
Required
Must be a US Citizen
Males 18 and over must be registered with the Selective Service
Must Complete a Background Investigation and Fingerprint check
You may meet the minimum qualifications for the GS-09, if you possess the specialized experience, education, or a combination of the two
One year of experience in either federal or non-federal service that is equivalent to at least a GS-07 performing two (2) out of three (3) of the following duties or work assignments: Experience using personnel security databases and investigative processing systems to input, review, and maintain case data; verify completeness and accuracy of investigative packages; and ensure compliance with personnel security laws, regulations, policies, and procedures through intake and adjudicative processes
Experience reviewing and evaluating personnel security and suitability information, including background investigations, criminal history, fingerprint results, and arrest and disposition data in order to identify issues, assess risk, applying mitigating factors, and making or supporting determinations affecting national security eligibility or federal employment suitability
Experience preparing concise, well supported written analyses and official correspondence related to personnel security actions, including case summaries, letters of interrogatory, eligibility notifications, adverse action notices, and responses to inquiries or appeals, in coordination with supervisory or senior-level review
One year of experience in either federal or non-federal service that is equivalent to at least a GS-07 performing two (2) out of three (3) of the following duties or work assignments: Experience analyzing personnel security and suitability cases involving multiple issues, i.e., unfavorable determination, investigations, or providing a written recommendation
Experience preparing written correspondence of investigations identifying the reason(s) of unfavorable personnel security or suitability, in accordance with applicable Executive Orders, the Privacy Act, and other guidance and legislation concerning national security information
Experience applying analytical techniques in order to apply the technical requirements of the security programs to a variety of security related problems and issues
Two years of graduate education (beyond a bachelor's degree)
A master's degree or equivalent degree or LL.B. or J.D., if related
A combination of specialized experience and education that when taken as a percentage of the required education and experience total 100% or more
Ph.D. or equivalent doctoral degree or 3 full years of progressively higher level graduate education leading to such a degree or LL.M., if related
A combination of specialized experience and education that when taken as a percentage of the required education and experience total 100% or more
Benefits
Excused leave for Parent/Teacher Conferences (3 hours)
Excused leave for annual health screenings (4 hours)
Matching leave for community volunteer service
Recruitment incentive
Relocation incentive
Student Loan Repayment Program
Company
USAJOBS
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