Personnel Security Specialist III

2 weeks ago


Huntsville, United States Advantage SCI Full time
Job Description
Position Title: Personnel Security Specialist III

Reports To: Program Manager

Clearance Type: Active Top Secret/SCI (willing to take CI Poly)

Work Location: Huntsville, Alabama

Start Date: On Contract Award

Job Description:

Advantage SCI is accepting applications to support a federal agency personnel security program.

Summary of duties include but not limited to:
  • With minimum direction, provide supporting research and analysis into complex problems and processes.
  • Serve as expert on project teams
  • Review and analyze requests for investigations concerning security clearances, reciprocity, requirements, violations, and assessments.
  • Review and analyze investigative files and related material
  • Conduct Personnel Security Interviews (PSIs) as determined during the course of the security investigation
  • Prepare a detailed analysis of all information developed
  • Conduct security briefings which include Security Awareness and Hostile Threat.
  • Assist in conducting preliminary and final reviews of statements of personal history and related data prior to the initiation of background investigation procedures.
  • Conduct BIs of individuals who would occupy positions where a determination of suitability for employment or access to classified information is required.
  • Prepare reports on investigations resulting from interviews conducted during BIs.
  • Draft summary sheets on the results of investigations for all assigned cases.
  • Perform duties of Personnel Security Specialist II, as necessary, which may include:
    • Initiating or performing extensive indices checks, arrest record checks, etc.
    • Coordinating with field offices for the submission of investigation information.
    • Coordinating or working in concert with other customer components
    • Performing security assessment investigations and provide recommendations.
    • Reviewing/analyzing requests for investigations concerning security clearances.
    • Assisting with briefings and debriefings of individual cases as necessary.
Experience and Skills
Required Qualifications
  • Current TOP SECRET. Must be SCI eligible and must be willing to pass a security CI polygraph exam.
  • Bachelor's Degree with two (2) years' experience or associate degree with four (4) years' experience. In lieu of a bachelor's degree, eight (8) years' federal, state, local or military law enforcement experience is required.
  • Minimum of four (4) years of experience developing and writing Reports of Investigation that form basis for creation of investigative record.
  • Six (6) years of experience in the personnel security investigative or investigative analyst field.
  • Experience interpreting Governmental and commercial database checks to identify areas of concern during the investigative process.
  • Experience developing investigative reports and other sources of information to identify security vulnerabilities; to develop investigative leads; to propose a recommendation as to the approval, denial, or revocation of eligibility for access to national security information based on the application of the appropriate adjudicative standards.
  • Experience conducting and interpreting database checks and credit reports.
  • Experience performing routine office administrative support functions.
  • Demonstrated analytical ability to critically review and analyze various types of incoming material and investigative reports to discern potential security vulnerabilities and to identify viable investigative leads.
  • Demonstrated knowledge and experience to conduct established Federal Government standards for investigations, BIs, and security investigations relating to suitability and security standards
  • Proficient computer skills to include Internet use and expert knowledge of Microsoft Office software applications (Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint)
  • Experience with various Federal LE and IC IT systems for conducting automated record checks.
  • Knowledge of and experience with use of applicable commercial and Federal Government database systems.
  • Performing database searches for information related to personnel security.
  • Experience with security of program data and materials.
  • Processing security clearance and BI documentation in preparation for adjudication.
  • Preparing documentation for Government agencies and customers.
  • Performing multiple administrative tasks dealing with databases queries, filing, processing mail, and performing audits.
  • Excellent oral and written communication skills.
Desired Qualifications
  • Experience conducting interviews and security briefings, discussing analysis and opinion in a concise, logical, and objective manner, and preparing written communications setting forth analyses and recommendations.
  • Thorough knowledge of the indices systems, various record check systems, and file review processes to develop and extract the most complete and accurate information
  • Demonstrated understanding of the following security - related / investigative guidelines:
    • Federal Investigative Standards (FISs)
    • Security Executive Agent Directives (SEADs)
    • Executive Orders (EOs)
    • U.S. Code of Federal Regulations (US CFR)
    • Trusted Workforce and Continuous Vetting (CV) Programs
Working Conditions:
  • Able to sit and work at a computer keyboard for extended periods of time
  • Able to stoop, kneel, bend at the waist and reach
  • Able to sit, stand, walk, run
  • Able to lift up to 50 pounds

Advantage SCI, LLC is an Equal Opportunity Employer

Advantage SCI is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or veteran status, or any other protected class.

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