Personnel Security Specialist

3 weeks ago


Washington, Washington, D.C., United States Protection Strategies Full time
About Us:
At Protection Strategies, we strive to make a difference in the lives of our customers by providing trusted partnerships and tailored solutions that meet their needs. Our diverse team is committed to excellence, integrity, and professionalism.

Mission:
We are engaged in protecting critical assets by investigating and adjudicating personnel for secure and sensitive programs, protecting the resiliency of the Nation's essential infrastructure, and supporting the safe placement of unaccompanied refugee minors.

Workforce Diversity:
We have achieved and maintain one of the most diverse workforces in the country. 56% of our workforce is ethnically diverse and 53% of our workforce are women. This extends to our leadership team as well. 56% of our leadership team is ethnically diverse and 50% of our leadership team are women.

About the Role:
The Personnel Security Specialist completes personnel security suitability intake tasks in support of DHS Federal Protective Services (FPS), Personnel Security Division (PSD). Responsibilities:
  • Reviews, evaluates, and adjudicates reports of investigation, personnel files, and other records to assist FPS in determining whether to grant, deny, revoke, suspend or restrict security clearances consistent with fitness issues
  • Takes appropriate action to address areas of concern and to manage case through to completion of entire process
  • Coordinates with staff and persons internal and external to the agency to carry out the security activities in support of the personnel security program
  • Utilizes advanced communication skills, both oral and written in the pursuit of position responsibilities and to affect the work-products of the security process
  • Researches personnel security information using advanced technology as applicable
  • Analyzes data, and applies law, regulation, policy, and procedures commensurate with established requirements and with fair concern for equality and detail
  • Reviews and compares personnel security vetting forms in the intake process for completeness, accuracy, and requests additional information
Qualifications/Requirements:
  • Minimum of three (3) years of Personnel Security experience
  • Ability to demonstrate and apply highly technical knowledge in solving complex problems and applies law, regulation, policy, and procedures to the personnel security program
  • Must be highly organized and have excellent oral and written communication skills
Company Benefits/Perks:
  • Medical
  • HSA + HRA
  • Goodrx
  • Telemedicine
  • Dental Benefits
  • Vision Benefits
  • Basic and Voluntary Life and Ad&D
  • Disability Products
  • Employee Assistance Program
  • 401(K) Retirement Plan
  • Commuter Benefits
  • Financial Advisor
  • Tuition Assistance
EEO Statement: All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment and will not be discriminated against on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability, or protected veteran status. Our company takes affirmative action in support of its policy to and advance in employment individuals who are minorities, women, protected veterans, and individuals with disabilities. Our company maintains a drug-free workplace. All offers of employment will be contingent on applicant passing a pre-employment drug screen.

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