Personnel Security Specialist

About the role

This role provides critical support to the adjudication process for both initial background investigations and reinvestigations and requires strong analytical skills, attention to detail, and experience in federal personnel security.

Responsibilities

• Review, analyze, and evaluate the results of other investigative agency reports to determine the employment, suitability, and/or security eligibility of individuals for eligibility with USMS
• Summarize investigative issues on the adjudicator's worksheet, recommending approval/disapproval and noting pertinent suitability, security, and mitigating factors
• Identify, corroborate, and/or mitigate significant derogatory information
• Determine the need for additional inquiries to resolve discrepancies, negative findings, or conflicting information
• Analyze responses to follow-up inquiries or letters and provide final recommendations based on established suitability and security criteria
• Support the intake team during workload surges to minimize delays and maintain processing timelines

Qualifications

• Must be a U.S. Citizen
• Must undergo a Background Investigation (BI)