Personnel Security Specialist

4 months ago


Springfield, United States Potomac Management Solutions, LLC Full time

Potomac Management Solutions has an immediate need for an experienced full-time Adjudicator of Personnel Security Adjudication For TSA. Candidates must be experienced in conducting background adjudications in the federal sector with responsibility over the adjudication process. . Qualified candidates must have 3 years of experience performing federal adjudications, And an Active TS Clearance.

Telework position (Required to work onsite ONCE PER WEEK)


Adjudicator Responsibilities are as follows:

  • Evaluate reports of investigations, interpret, and apply adjudicative guidelines, and author written documentation that clearly cites finding and justifies recommendations for eligibility determinations for access to SCI classified information consistent with the interest of national security.
  • Review investigative documents to identify discrepancies, inconsistencies, and areas of potentially requiring clarification or additional investigation; author written documentation that clearly cites results of review and recommended courses of action.
  • Consults with on-site Government, security officials, and/or eternal Agencies as necessary to identify and resolve personnel security related issues.
  • Prepares adjudicative read-down against national security adjudicative criteria. Controls the processing, review, and appeals actions, which include responding to legal briefs; preparing appropriate analysis and commentary on appeals for presentation to the Agency's security appeals panel.
  • In writing and with justification, recommends security clearance eligibility decisions on extremely sensitive investigative information involving highly complex and controversial issues.
  • Generate, evaluate, and make written recommendations (IAW with unit standard procedures and formats) on each assigned case file in support of clearance eligibility.
  • Knowledge and experience with federal personnel security data repositories (i.e. Scattered Castles, Joint Personal Adjudication system, Defense Central Index of Investigations, and Clearance Verification System). Update security clearance databases as necessary to reflect eligibility determinations.
  • As directed, coordinates and prepares, in writing, original personnel security documentation; e.g. statements of reason, letters of intent, advisory letters, denial of access memoranda, etc.
  • For each of the items above, routine duties shall include, but are not limited to:
  • Case file review of all relevant materials pertaining to a case including all paperwork, videotape, any other source materials, and the opinions of other relevant personnel.
  • Review of unclassified and classified materials relevant to the adjudicative review.
  • Attend meetings intended to review and make recommendations on security case files.
  • Provide assessment of security case file information.
  • Consult with management on problem-solving, conflict resolutions, and organization/group dynamics.
  • Prepare reports, coordinate special projects and programs, and respond to routine and non-routine inquiries.
  • Activities in support of the Personnel Security Program requirements.
Adjudicator Qualifications:
  • Must be a US Citizen.
  • Personnel Security Specialist will be required to be cleared at the Top Secret level.
  • Minimum three (3) years of experience adjudicating suitability and security background investigations
  • Successful completion of an accredited Basic and Advanced Suitability Adjudication Course. The DOD course is sufficient for the online Basic Adjudicator training; however, the Advanced Suitability Adjudication Course is the responsibility of the Contractor.
  • Proficient in Microsoft applications and knowledge of processing eQIP.
  • Experienced user of NP2 Suite applications, with special emphasis on e-QIP and CVS.
  • Ability to multi-task.
  • Ability to work independently and with minimal supervision.
  • Proficient written and verbal communication skills.
  • Work with tight and often conflicting deadlines.
  • Coordination of work activities with other persons and groups.
  • Must possess computer skills (Microsoft Office Suite) and other programs and systems to facilitate work completion.
  • Ability to interact with representatives, executives, and directors.
  • Strong report writing skills.
  • Familiar with laws, rules and regulations governing Personnel Security and Fitness/Suitability.
  • Considerable skill in expressing ideas, conclusions, and make recommendation effectively, clearly and concisely, bother orally and in writing.


If interested, please apply online today For more information please email cwarner@potomacmngmnt.com.
If you do not find interest in this opportunity but know of someone who may, we kindly ask that you refer the individual to Potomac Management Solutions by forwarding this job posting.
Potomac Management Solutions, LLC (PMS) specializes in Federal Law Enforcement Support. We understand the fundamental component of commercial, state, and federal contract management - transforming mission objectives into programs that efficiently support and deliver quality products & services.

In conformity with applicable laws, Potomac Management Solutions is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, creed, religion, sex, marital status, sexual orientation, national origin, citizenship status, physical or mental disability, or status as a disabled veteran, a Vietnam Era veteran, a veteran who has served on active duty for which a campaign badge was authorized, or a newly separated veteran.

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