Protection Strategies Incorporated ยท 3 months ago
Personnel Security Specialist 2 - Adjudicator - "Remote in US"
United States
Full-time
Remote
Entry, Mid Level
2+ years expProtection Strategies Incorporated is a company focused on supporting a unifying mission through a diverse team. The Personnel Security Specialist II (PSS) - Adjudicator will provide administrative and technical support for personnel security operations, including adjudicative recommendations and quality reviews of work products.
ComputerInformation TechnologyRisk Management
No H1B
Security Clearance RequiredU.S. Citizen Only
Responsibilities
Validates the need for investigation by conducting a check of the OPM CVS
Establishes, reviews, and monitors background investigation accounts, and information in the DCSA NBIS eApp system
Identifies where reciprocity may be accepted in processing based on PERSEC community and client policies
Initiates background investigations at the correct tier based on the risk/sensitivity level of the position in the DCSA NBIS eApp system
Creates security and/or suitability files for applicants or contractors; organizes records; maintains files; and collates documents in support of the client background investigation process
Utilizes the GSA USAccess system to sponsor individuals for HSPD-12 PIV credentials to grant logical and physical access to client facilities and allow enrollment of fingerprints for criminal history records checks
Subject to review by client personnel, and pursuant to protocols and processes approved by client personnel, the individual's specific duties are as follows:
Conducts pre-employment inquiries as necessary to resolve issues
Contacts other personnel security operations and documents the reason for a "please call" designation in CVS
Conducts status checks on background investigations utilizing the automated OPM Personnel Investigations Processing System (PIPS)
Assists in training staff
Reviews the entire case file and makes a suitability/fitness recommendation based on the criteria found in the OPM Suitability Processing Handbook
Reviews all required documentation to ensure they are complete and accurate and that the information in all documents and case papers, hard copy or electronic, meets OPM standards for case scheduling
Conducts telephone and written inquiries in accordance with the Privacy Act of 1974
Conducts Subject contact in accordance with the Privacy Act of 1974 and obtains written statements when required
Conducts post-investigation follow-up necessary for issue resolution and adjudication
Utilizes case management systems to document adjudicative recommendations as appropriate
Completes adjudicative recommendations within established time frames
Drafts correspondence in the form of Letters of Interrogatory, Adjudicative Worksheets, and Notices of Proposed Action
Conducts inventory and quality checks on pending Report of Investigation (ROI)
Reports results of adjudication as required by client internal policy
Must have applied knowledge of GSA PIV card processing system, USAccess
Must have applied knowledge of Trusted Workforce
Qualification
Required
A minimum of two years of experience in adjudication rendering suitability and fitness recommendations on behalf of the Federal Government
Have successfully completed formal training in suitability adjudications towards adjudicator certification in compliance with National Training Standards established by OPM
Conducted first and second level and/or quality review of others making suitability or fitness recommendations
Experience conducting and interpreting database checks and credit reports
Three to four years of experience providing professional and competent customer service, working with customers by phone, by email, and in person
Ability to pay strict attention to detail to ensure data errors are minimized
Ability to apply analytical security processes and procedures with assigned tasks in a timely manner or as requested
Ability to perform and adapt in a high tempo, fast paced and fluid security environment
Experienced in the adjudication of complex and multi-issue cases
Proficiency with MS Office Suite applications including Word, Excel, Outlook and PowerPoint
Demonstrated ability to effectively communicate both orally and in writing to elicit detailed information from a variety of sources necessary to evaluate an individual's conduct and character
Demonstrated practical knowledge of commonly applied personnel security and suitability principles, concepts, and methodologies in carrying out a variety of support assignments
Ability and willingness to learn the basic functions and operations of all systems associated with personnel security processing
Must possess and demonstrate an applied knowledge of utilizing the General Services Administration USAccess system to sponsor individuals for HSPD-12 PIV credentials to grant logical and physical access to client facilities and allow enrollment of fingerprints for criminal history records checks
Must possess a favorably adjudicated background investigation completed within the last five years at the BI, Tier 4 level or SSBI, Tier 5 level; and be able to maintain the favorable result throughout employment on the contract
Benefits
Medical
HSA + HRA
Goodrx
Telemedicine
Dental Benefits
Vision Benefits
Basic and Voluntary Life and Ad&D
Disability Products
Employee Assistance Program
401(K) Retirement Plan
Commuter Benefits
Financial Advisor
Tuition Assistance
Company
Protection Strategies Incorporated
PSI is a Service Disabled Veteran Owned Small Business (SDVOSB) that engages industry recognized professionals worldwide to provide comprehensive security solutions and personnel security expertise to the U.S.
201-500 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Growth StageCompany data provided by crunchbase