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Key Responsibilities
Experience and Skill Requirements
Chainbridge Solutions is seeking a Personnel Security Specialist to work within a critical security program for our federal client. This individual would be responsible for reviewing and evaluating the content of detailed background investigations; identify derogatory elements of information in accordance with current standards; and formulates administrative or adjudicative actions as necessary.
This role is onsite in the Falls Church, VA area.
Key Responsibilities
- Review and evaluate the content of detailed background investigations; identify derogatory elements of information in accordance with current standards; and formulates administrative or adjudicative actions as necessary.
- Must demonstrate experience and knowledge using the Federal Adjudicative Guidelines and Suitability Adjudication Guidelines to evaluate controversial information to determine the suitability, fitness and/or national security risk that each candidate/selectee may pose to the efficiency of government service, national security, and the mission of the EOIR and the Department of Justice (DOJ). The resolution of such issues are relatively difficult and complex in that they may involve conflicting testimony, or sources and degrees of significant information in adjudication cases; overlapping and conflicting requirements within DOJ and EOIR.
- Ensure sensitive investigative data is handled and controlled in a secure fashion to protect the interests of DOJ, EOIR, as well as safeguarding the rights of the individual.
- Must be able to write clear and concisely, using proper punctuation and grammar to draft requests for additional information or the reopening of investigative cases to fully develop or mitigate inconclusive or derogatory elements of information. Documents the rational and action taken in each case to ensure all candidates are provided due process and to facilitate and justify agency action. Provide Personnel Security guidance and assistance to managerial and administrative personnel nationwide. Advisory services relate to problems or questions involving application and implementation of security guidelines. Interprets applicable regulations and procedures concerning Personnel Security.
- Perform a variety of analytical projects involved with improving the efficiency and effectiveness of the agency's Personnel Security program. Studies and projects frequently address especially difficult and complex areas requiring careful development of alternatives. Projects vary, but characteristically involve the development or modification of policies and guidelines.
- Monitors systems (both automated and manual), to ensure the timely and accurate processing of security documents. Must have experience working with Defense Counterintelligence Security Agency’s (DCSA) e-QIP system --- initiating, reviewing and releasing investigations in said system. In addition, must have experience working in DCSA’s NP2 portal accessing CVS/PIPS to review investigation information for reciprocity approvals.
- Conduct broad studies to develop long-range Personnel Security goals and objectives.
- Serves as a sponsor for the USAccess database. Ensure all new EOIR employees and/ or contractors are sponsored for the HSPD-12 PIV card. As necessary, resolve issues with employee’s HSPD-12 PIV card to include name changes, requesting replacement cards, etc.
- Must be able to work as a team player in a telework/virtual environment. Ability to seek and/or provide guidance to team members using electronic communications, such as MS Teams.
- Performs other related duties as needed in support of the Office of Security.
Experience and Skill Requirements
- 3+ years of Personnel Security experience
- Excellent computer skills including basic functions (i.e. cut & paste).
- Experience with Microsoft Office including Outlook, Word, and Excel.
- Must be able to obtain security clearance for access to classified information or meet the customer’s minimum clearance requirements.
- Knowledge of federal HR laws, rules, regulations, principles, and practices related to Personnel Security actions.
- Ability to plan, coordinate, develop facts, set priorities and deadlines, and resolve complex problems.
- Ability to communicate effectively and foster cooperative relationships to achieve common goals.
- Ability to obtain and retain a favorable suitability determination based on a completed federal background investigation
Physical and Mental Requirements:
- Frequently remain in a stationary position, often standing or sitting for prolonged periods of time looking at a computer screen.
- Continuous verbal and written communication with others to exchange information.
- Continuous repetitive movements that may include the wrists, hands, and/or fingers.
- Comprehension- Must continuously be able to understand direction and adhere to established procedures.
- Organization- Must continuously be able to gather and classify information.
- Reasoning and Decision Making- Must continuously use logic to analyze and interpret information and prioritize.
