Security Clearance Intake Specialist

2 weeks ago

Clinton, United States Advanced Decision Vectors (ADV) Full time

Advanced Decision Vectors, LLC (ADV) was established in 2009, provides superior program management, program support, strategic planning, and systems engineering to the Federal and Commercial sectors. Located in Alexandria, Virginia, ADV is a Small Disadvantaged Business (SDB) contractor that has roots established in the Department of Defense and support agencies. At ADV, our company values are Integrity, Distinction, Experience and Achievement.


Our prime client, The Peace Corps, the Office of Safety and Security, Information & Personnel Security (IPS) Office is responsible for conducting personnel security background and adjudication of all Peace Corps staff and contractors to determine security clearance suitability for access to Peace Corps facility and network systems.


We are seeking a Security Clearance Intake Specialist to initiate and ensure accurate and timely processing of security clearance cases and maintain appropriate documentation on granting of security clearances to include US Access, Peace Corps Case management system, and Defense Counterintelligence and Security Agency (DCSA) security.


Location of this role is at Peace Corps HQ (1275 First Street NE, Washington, DC 20526).


If you have previous experience supporting intelligence community agencies such as the CIA, FBI, or similar organizations, please note that the Peace Corps does not recognize this experience in alignment with their corporate policies and guidelines and cannot accept your candidacy.


  • Assignment location: once established in role, is 2 days telework and 3 days client location.
  • We are prime for this 5-year contract through 9/2027.
  • Due to client requirements, successful credit check and drug test will be required prior to starting role.


Responsibilities are but not limited to;

  • RECENT experience in initiating government security clearances using systems such as e-QIP/e-APP, NBIS, and CVS is a requirement.
  • Most recent responsibilities are initiating Public Trust and National Security Clearance Investigations and other employee and contractor background investigations for the Peace Corps in e-App (former e-QIP) on NBIS and provide assistance as needed to selectees and employees throughout the background investigation process.
  • Provide access to selectees and serviced employees to the e-QIP system and ensure it is completed by the employees/applicants.
  • Monitor the status of background investigations, update the case management system, PCCATs, as appropriate, and handle returned investigations.
  • Provide appropriate forms, answer questions, identify controversial issues or problem areas and present these issues to Personnel Security Specialists for resolution.
  • Provide personnel security program assistance to Personnel Security Specialists regarding suitability factors, proper completion of investigative forms and criteria for determining position sensitivity designations.
  • Utilize USAccess and DCSA systems as needed for preparing packages for vetting of candidates by the Personnel Security Specialists.
  • Update and assist with scrubbing of data within the PCCATs case management system.
  • Assist in enrollments into Continuous Evaluation and Rapback (experience with Rapback is not required).
  • Ensure all processes and requirements established by NIST and all services performed are carried out in a consistent and reliable manner in accordance with Federal policies and procedures.
  • Recommend, develop, and implementing new procedures to foster the efficiency and effectiveness of the HSPD-12 and e-QIP personnel security program.
  • Maintain and provide statistical reports and spreadsheets related to security as needed.


Required Experience:

  • An active Secret clearance or higher is required for this role.
  • Candidates must have recent experience initiating clearances through NBIS, e-QIP/e-APP, and CVS, with a strong working knowledge of these systems.
  • The position focuses exclusively on managing the clearance initiation process from start to finish, with no adjudication responsibilities
  • 2+ years of work experience
  • Most recent responsibilities are initiating Public Trust and National Security Clearance Investigations and other employee and contractor background investigations for the Peace Corps in e-App (former e-QIP) on NBIS and provide assistance as needed to selectees and employees throughout the background investigation process.
  • Strong attention to detail and communication skills
  • Willingness to submit an OF-306 “Declaration for Federal Employment” form.


Additionally recent requirement systems experience with,

  • Ability to manage the e-QIP/e-App initiation and review functions, PIPS/CVS applications administered via the DCSA Portal to initiate security clearances.
  • Comprehensive working knowledge of the regulations, policies, principles and procedures of the personnel security program.
  • Ability to analyze and evaluate security information in accordance with guidelines and recommend changes or modification to ensure compliance with regulations.
  • Knowledge of Federal security laws and regulations to interpret and apply such guidelines, manage and/or enhance existing security program activities.
  • Knowledge of USAccess system in order to prepare documents and implement the card access program.
  • Exceptional communication skills to interact effectively with customers and to present oral and written reports to officials of the Peace Corps and other agencies.
  • Capable of utilizing Microsoft Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Adobe Acrobat at a minimum in order to prepare security paperwork, information, and analysis.
  • Due to client requirements, successful credit check and drug test will be required prior to starting role.


Unfortunately, work supporting intelligence community agencies such as CIA, FBI, etc. are not allowed for this government contractor, per their corporate guidelines.


We are an Equal Opportunity Employer with a commitment to diversity. All individuals, regardless of personal characteristics, are encouraged to apply. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability or veteran status

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