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WPS—A health solutions company · 1 month ago

Government Services Personnel Security Specialist

Illinois, United States

Full-time

Onsite

Mid, Senior Level

$65K/yr - $85K/yr

5+ years exp

WPS, a health solutions company, is seeking a Personnel Security Specialist responsible for managing and processing personnel security requirements for federal program contracts. The role involves ensuring compliance with various federal regulations and serving as the primary contact for personnel security matters.

GovernmentHealth CareHealth Insurance

No H1B

Security Clearance Required

U.S. Citizen Only

Responsibilities

Manage end-to-end personnel security processes for employees and contractors requiring a CAC or EAU access, including identifying applicable requirements, initiating background investigations, reviewing initial employee applications for required information, tracking status, and ensuring timely completion

Ensure compliance with DoD, CMS, and other applicable federal requirements governing identity verification, background investigations, adjudications, and credentialing processes

Serve as the WPS Facility Security Officer for TRICARE and primary liaison with government security offices, contracting officers, internal leadership, and applicants regarding personnel security requirements and status updates

Maintain complete and accurate, audit-ready records and track documentation of identity verification, background checks, investigations, and credentialing activities in accordance with federal and organizational policies

Gather and submit evidence for audit requests and attend auditor interviews and meetings, as needed to provide process insights and clarifications

Provide guidance to employees and contractors on security requirements, documentation and processes related to EAU access and obtaining or reissuance of a CAC

Compile, analyze, and validate data for required routine government reporting

Conduct research and analysis on emerging and new government agency requirements

Create and maintain process and procedure documentation. Recommend process improvements to increase efficiency and productivity

Other job duties may be assigned as required, including but not limited to general support of contract administration activities for WPS ‘federal contracts, third party risk analyses, general support of Enterprise Risk Management program functions, and business resiliency or continuity program activities

Qualification

Personnel security processesDoD complianceBackground investigationsNational Background Investigation ServicesCMS credentialing requirementsAnalytical skillsServiceNow familiarityUKG Pro familiarityMicrosoft Office proficiencyCommunication skillsOrganizational skillsAttention to detailConfidentiality

Required

Must be a U.S. Citizen in possession of a favorably adjudicated Tier 3/NACLC or equivalent investigation or having the ability to obtain equivalent government determined clearance level

Bachelor's degree in related field or equivalent combination of education and work experience

5 or more years of experience in personnel security and compliance, background investigations, or related field, preferably in a government contracting environment

Working knowledge of DoD personnel security programs, CMS credentialing requirements, and regulations related to federal background checks, investigations and credentialing

Demonstrated experience with systems such National Background Investigation Services (NBIS) and the NBIS electronic application (eApp), or similar platforms and ability to complete NBIS eApp training to access and use NBIS eApp

Strong analytical skills, attention to detail, and organizational skills with the ability to diligently manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines

Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, both written and oral, needed for interactions with employees, leadership and government stakeholders

Ability to maintain strict confidentiality and privacy

Familiarity with ServiceNow and UKG Pro, as well as expertise with Microsoft Office applications, particularly Excel