Personnel Security Specialist I Adjudicator

About the role

The Personnel Security Specialist (PSS) supports the United States and its allies in addressing their most significant and complex challenges through advanced engineering and innovative technology solutions. This role is part of the Personnel Security Division (PSD) within the Federal Protective Services (FPS) of the Department of Homeland Security (DHS).

Responsibilities

• Initiates background investigations.
• Manages receipt of security documents submitted from contractor applicants.
• Conducts fingerprinting procedures.
• Verifies the appropriate level of background investigation being requested, and ensures all documents required for suitability processing have been completed and included in the individual files.
• Prepares, submits, monitors, and updates computer tracking systems concerning appropriate case material.
• Applies incident management, problem solving, and task performance.
• Participates in special projects.

Requirements

• High School Diploma or equivalent required.
• Minimum of three (3) years of relevant experience.
• Relevant experience within one or more of the standard securities and/or intelligence fields, such as technical, physical, information, industrial, personnel, and operational security.
• Subject matter expertise and hands-on experience in one or more security and/or intelligence discipline and experience implementing complex government security and/or intelligence programs and policies.
• Highly organized and excellent oral and written communication skills.
• Proficiency in various types of information technology applications, such as Microsoft Office, including MS Word, Access, Excel, and PowerPoint.
• Familiarity with ISMS, eQIP, CVS, and/or DISS is preferred, but not required.
• Ability to obtain and maintain a US government Public Trust security clearance.

Qualifications

• US Citizenship is required to maintain a Public Trust Clearance.

Skills

• Strong organizational and communication skills.
• Experience with background investigation processes.
• Knowledge of security clearance procedures.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications.

Benefits

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

Pay

$27.00 - $28.00 per hour.

Schedule

Full-time.

Original Posting

07/10/2026 - Until Filled

Note

Amentum anticipates this job requisition will remain open for at least three days, with a closing date no earlier than three days after the original posting. This timeline may change based on business needs.