Personnel Security Specialist I (Sec) - Top Secret

Personnel Security Specialist I
Location
Remote / Washington D.C.
Clearance
Top Secret

Supports the Office of Security Services, Personnel Security Operations Branch providing administrative and technical support for a staff engaged in Personnel Security and suitability operations and assuring the implementation and compliance with security and suitability programs, policies, and requirements. In addition, this position is responsible for first and second-level adjudicative recommendations on both interim and final decisions, as well as quality review of work products of lower-level specialists and assistants.
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Requirements:*

• A minimum of three 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.
• 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.
• 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 and suitability case 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 SEC 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 contract.

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About Xcelerate Solutions:*
Founded in 2009 and headquartered in McLean, VA, Xcelerate Solutions (www.xceleratesolutions.com) is one of America's fastest-growing companies. Xcelerate’s culture is defined by our diversified workforce of dynamic and versatile professionals, supported with growth and development opportunities that contribute to individual and company growth. This strong commitment to our employees has been recognized by our inclusion on the Washington Business Journal’s “50 Best Places to Work” list as well as being a “Great Place to Work” certified company with a 4.6 star, and a 99% CEO approval Glassdoor rating. Come find out why Xcelerate Solutions is one of the DC Metro top employers!
Xcelerate Solutions is an Equal Employment Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. We evaluate qualified applicants without regard to race, color, national origin, religion, age, equal pay, disability, veteran status, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, or expression of another protected characteristic. As part of this commitment to the full inclusion of all qualified individuals, Xcelerate provides reasonable accommodations if needed because of an applicant's or an employee's disability.
Pay Transparency Notice: Xcelerate Solutions will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant.

Job Type: Full-time

Schedule:

• Day shift
• Evening shift
• Morning shift

Work Location: Remote