Personnel Security Specialist III

Description

 The Personnel Security Specialist III provides entrance on duty (EOD) support to make pre- appointment and interim clearance recommendations in accordance with the relevant Executive Orders (EOs), U.S. Code of Federal Regulations (CFR), all the Security Executive Agent Directives (SEADs), Intelligence Community Directive (ICD) 704 and the policies, orders and guidelines with the understanding that final EOD recommendations are made by appropriate Federal employees. 

Duties and Skills: 

• Expert knowledge or awareness and adherence to government policies or regulations governing security suitability and eligibility, such as Federal Investigative Standards (FIS), Executive Orders (E.O.) 12968, 13526, and 10450, Code of Federal Regulations (CFRs), Security Executive Agent Directives (SEADs), Intelligence Community Directive (ICD) 704 or other guidelines to make the appropriate EOD recommendation
• Conduct security checks and review personnel security information using various databases to verify if an individual has the appropriate background investigation requested, and if the individual is eligible for reciprocity. 
• Assist with implementing operational policies, procedures, programs, and standards as required, ensuring the efficient and effective implementation of trusted workforce to include the Continuous Evaluation Program, continuous vetting, and RAPBACK; 
• Initiate background investigations via the electronic questionnaires for investigations processing (eAPPapp) system and obtain a security questionnaire from applicants. Ensure the completeness of the security questionnaires and send the completed questionnaire to Defense Counterintelligence and Security Agency (DCSA), or the designated investigative service provider (ISP). Provide technical assistance to applicants completing their security questionnaire in the eAPP system. 
• Contributes to initiatives to improve functional and/or automated processes within the division. 
• Prepares written documentation in support of the personnel security mission such as internal standard operating procedures, reports, training and instructional materials, and briefings. 

 The salary for this position is between $82,000 - $92,000.  

Requirements

 Education / Certifications: 

• High School Diploma 
• Must have an active Top-Secret clearance  

Experience Requirements: 

• Must have 4 years in personnel security experience,  
• Proven experience rendering adjudicative or entrance on duty (EOD) recommendations 
• Must have excellent computer skills using Microsoft Office, etc., excellent written and oral communication, risk-management and problem-solving skills  
•  Ability to learn and use specific government/customer systems such as  Information Security Management System (ISMS). 

Physical Demands:  

Work is performed in an office environment. Required to stand, walk and sit; talk or hear, both in person and by telephone. Required to use a computer throughout the work. 

We are an Equal Opportunity employer – All qualified applicants/employees will receive consideration for employment without regard to that individual’s age, race, color, religion or creed, national origin or ancestry, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, disability, veteran status, genetic information, ethnicity, citizenship, or any other characteristic protected by law.