Personnel Security Specialist - Entry HSV

About the role

This position supports the administration of Security Programs by providing support and service to less complex security assessment investigations. It involves conducting, reviewing, and analyzing a variety of interviews and supporting the development of new principles and concepts.

Responsibilities

• Supports the administration of Security Programs by participating in the direction, from inception to completion, of less complex security assessment investigations and rendering appropriate adjudication recommendations regarding the same.
• Conducts, reviews, and analyzes a variety of interviews internal and external to the organization.
• Provides support, analysis, and research into complex problems and processes relating to Personal Security.
• Completes written reports and/or oral presentations utilizing critical thinking and analysis skills.
• Contributes to the development of new principles and concepts.
• Advises supervisor of potentially controversial matters or those matters with far-reaching implications.
• Initiates or performs extensive FBI indices checks, arrest record checks, and the like to obtain pertinent and identifying information for the cases assigned.
• Requests, receives, reviews, and analyzes various FBI Government files and related material for determination of an individual's potential security risk.
• Sets forth leads which are to be addressed in compliance with existing Federal standards and FBI policy.
• Ensures that investigative reports and correspondence from the Field Offices are adequate, denoted leads have been sufficiently covered, and procedures have been conducted in accordance with FBI regulations and policies.
• Notes inadequacies and transmits additional instructions to the field, recommending additional investigation and/or the elimination of unproductive procedures.
• Recommends the need for polygraph examinations and/or interviews based upon analysis of all data available.
• Composes appropriate communications to pertinent FBI HQ Divisions and Field Offices to initiate same, setting forth any specific guidance which should be followed.
• Reviews and analyzes results of further investigations, along with the results of interviews and polygraph examinations to ensure that all issues have been resolved, that gaps in information have been adequately covered, and that areas in question have been sufficiently addressed to efficiently and effectively help determine individual's recommendation for security clearance approval.
• Summarizes all data provided and developed in a formal written analysis of the security concerns and their resolutions, considering information developed.
• Establishes and maintains liaison with other FBI HQ Divisions, DOJ and other agency officials including members of the IC to obtain, develop, and/or resolve queries as required.
• Coordinates or works in concert with other FBI components as required to surface, develop, and resolve various issues encountered.
• Recommends new methods and procedures for passing and affirming clearances including SCI/Regulations, FISs, and/or EO and DOJ Orders.
• Performs security assessment investigations and provides recommendations to the FBI HQ.
• Reviews and analyzes requests for investigations concerning security clearances.
• Prepares a detailed analysis of all the information developed, to include potential remedial or precautionary actions to meet minimum security standards.
• Affords assistance with briefings and debriefings of individual cases as necessary.
• Uploads all official documents into the defined system of record, management, workflow, or tracking systems, files, and/or sub-files.

Requirements

• Must have an Active Top Secret US Government Clearance.
• Two (2) years of experience in the personnel security investigative or investigative analyst field.
• 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.
• Experience conducting and interpreting database checks and credit reports.
• Experience performing routine office administrative support functions.
• Proficient computer skills to include: Working knowledge of Microsoft Office software applications (Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint).
• Use of the Internet to conduct research and / or open-source checks in aid of investigations.
• Experience performing database searches for information related to personnel security matters.
• Responsibility for security of program data and materials.
• Processing security clearance and BI documentation in preparation for adjudication.
• Prepared documentation for Government agencies and customers.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills.
• Demonstrated knowledge and experience to conduct established Federal Government standards for investigations, BIs, and security investigations relating to suitability and security standards.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree with two (2) years’ experience OR Associate’s Degree with four (4) years’ experience.

Skills

• Undaunted curiosity, relentless ambition, and boundless imagination.
• Undertakes challenging tasks with a high degree of independence.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously.
• Knowledge of security-related investigative guidelines.
• Knowledge of Federal Investigative Standards (FIS), Security Executive Agent Directives (SEADs), Executive Orders (EOs), and U.S. Code of Federal Regulations (US CFR).

Benefits

• Health, dental, and vision insurance.
• Paid time off and holidays.
• Retail retirement benefits (including 401(k) matching).
• Education reimbursement.
• Parental leave.
• Employee stock purchase plan.
• Tax-saving options.
• Disability and life insurance.
• Pet insurance.

Pay

$58,000 - $75,000

Schedule

Full-time