Security Assistant

Key Responsibilities

• Proficient computer skills to include: Working knowledge of Microsoft Office software applications (Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint)
• Use of Internet to conduct research and/ or open source checks in aid of investigations.
• Conduct and interpret database checks and credit reports.
• Perform data entry.
• Provide direct support and service to the administration of the FBI Security Program to include but not limited to logs, audits, analytical analysis, inventory, workflow tracking, maintaining schedules, and presentation briefs.
• Provide support, analysis, and research into complex problems and processes relating to Personal Security.
• Work on complex problems and provides solutions.
• Advise supervisor of potentially controversial matters or those matters with far reaching implications.
• Initiate or perform extensive FBI indices checks, arrest record checks, and similar tasks to obtain pertinent and identifying information for the cases assigned.
• Recommend the need for polygraph examinations and / or interviews based upon analysis of all data available.
• Compose appropriate communications to pertinent FBI HQ Divisions and FOs to initiate same, setting forth any specific guidance which should be followed in regard to same (i.e., particular areas in question which need to be resolved; special qualifications desired of interviewer; etc.).
• Determine and resulting communications are subject to review and approval by the Government lead.
• Summarize all data provided and developed in a formal written analysis of the security concerns and their resolutions, giving consideration to information developed.
• Establish and maintain 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.
• Cookordinate or work in concert with other FBI components as required to surface, develop, and resolve various issues encountered.
• Recommend new methods and procedures for passing and affirming clearances including SCI / Regulations, FISs, and / or EO and DOJ Orders.
• Perform security assessment investigations and provide recommendations to the FBI HQ.
• Review and analyze requests for investigations concerning security clearances.
• Prepare a detailed analysis of all information developed, to include potential remedial or precautionary action to meet minimum security standards.
• Assist with briefings and debriefings of individual cases as necessary.
• Maintain electronic and hardcopy logs. Scanning and uploading documentation.
• Update and audit electronic workflow tracking programs.
• Provide customer service and appointment scheduling.
• Upload all official documents into the defined system of record, management, workflow, or tracking systems, files, and /or sub - files.

Qualifications

• A High School degree or equivalent.
• Experienced in use of Microsoft Office products.
• Demonstrated interpersonal and customer service skills.
• Experience performing routine office administrative support functions.
• 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.
• A current TS security clearance.