Investigative Assistant

4 weeks ago

Washington, Washington, D.C., United States Protection Strategies Inc Full time
About the Role

This position supports the Office of Security Services, Personnel Security Operations Branch, providing administrative and investigative support related to planning and conducting pre-employment inquiries and issue resolution covering the character, practices, suitability, or qualifications of persons seeking to work for or on behalf of the client.

Key Responsibilities
  • Conducts status checks on background investigations utilizing the automated OPM Personnel Investigations Processing System (PIPS).
  • Contacts other personnel security operations and documents the reason for a "please call" designation in CVS.
  • Conducts telephone and written inquiries in accordance with the Privacy Act of 1974.
  • Initiates background investigations at the correct tier based on the risk/sensitivity level of the position in the DCSA NBIS eApp system.
  • Reports and documents result of inquiries.
  • Completes investigative leads within established time frames.
  • Conducts post-investigation follow-up necessary for issue resolution and adjudication.
  • Monitors personnel security mailbox, work log, and workflow as necessary.
  • Assists in audit preparation.
  • Other personnel security assistant tasks as assigned.
Requirements
  • A minimum of two years of experience conducting background investigations for the purpose of adjudication for suitability or national security, or two years of combined experience; One-year conducting investigations and one year of suitability and fitness case processing or adjudication on behalf of the Federal Government.
  • The most recent two years of experience shall be directly related to analyzing investigations, record checks, and other information as necessary for the purpose of making a written record of the accuracy and completeness of the investigation.
  • Three plus years of experience providing professional and competent customer service, working with customers by phone, by email, and in person.
  • Completed formal training in conducting background investigations in support of personnel security and suitability decisions in compliance with National Training Standards established by OPM.
  • 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.
  • Ability to perform and adapt in a high tempo, fast paced and fluid security environment.
  • Demonstrated practical knowledge of commonly applied personnel security and suitability principles, concepts, and methodologies in carrying out a variety of support assignments.
  • Demonstrated experience and familiarity working with e-QIP/eAPP.
  • 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 is preferred.
  • Ability and willingness to learn the basic functions and operations of all systems associated with personnel security processing.
  • Ability to pay strict attention to detail to ensure data errors are minimized.
  • Experience reviewing personal documents, Personnel Security Questionnaires (SF-86, SF-85, SF-85P), and other records to ensure they are accurate, complete, and in compliance with the adjudication guidelines.
  • Demonstrated experience and familiarity working with an automated case management system and uploading all documents into an electronic format.
  • Must have excellent attention to detail and organizational skills.
  • Retrieve data from credit bureaus, request Local Agency Checks, review reports to determine criminal record, traffic violation, etc.
  • Assist with following up on developed information related to investigations.
  • 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 the contract.
Company Benefits
  • 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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