Personnel Security Specialist

Security SpecialistContribute directly to safeguarding national security by joining our team as a Security Specialist at the DIA's Central Processing Center. In this crucial role, you'll utilize your expertise and sound judgement to conduct national agency checks, manage sensitive cases, and prepare comprehensive materials for adjudicative review.FWI has been recognized as a Top Workplace by the Washington Post in 2024 and 2025, offering excellent growth opportunities in a collaborative environment.This full-time on-site position will work Monday through Friday, 7 AM to 3 PM at Reston, Virginia.ResponsibilitiesUsing judgement and experience to conduct and/or collect national agency checks to complete investigations for adjudicative reviewNational agency checks may consist of investigations, incident reports, continuous evaluation, continuous vetting, and T5R background investigationsCreating, managing, and closing cases in appropriate security systems of recordUtilizing Scattered Castles, NBIS, CATS, NCIC, Sli, NP2 Portal, eQIP, JPAS, JVS, DCII, and CVS; initiating and scopingDetermining security case completion and preparation for adjudication to include coordinating with other officesDetermining the need for additional investigative informationQualificationsTS/SCI clearance with a CI polyAssociate's Degree in Security Management, Personnel Security, or BusinessA combination of education and experience may be substituted for a degree3+ years of relevant experiencePersonnel security experience including: SF-86 initiation and review, background investigation initiation and review, security adjudications, understanding of reciprocity and ability to complete reciprocity casesExperience with suitability and/or fitness adjudicationsAn understanding of the difference between suitability determinations and security clearance determinationsExperience crafting analysis of data gatheredAdministrative skills for professional writing, correspondence, and communication via email, phone, and in personExperience in customer relationsAbility to multi-task and be flexible in a dynamic work environmentWhy Join Our TeamAt FWI, we place the highest importance on creating an exceptional employee experience. As part of our rapidly growing company, you'll have opportunities to achieve your career aspirations through internal promotions, professional development, and other recognition and rewards programs. Join our team and take advantage of the many benefits we offer, including:Health InsuranceDental InsuranceVision InsuranceLong-term and Short-term Disability InsuranceLife Insurance401(k) PlanHoliday PayPaid Time OffFWI is an Equal Opportunity Employer, including disability/vets.Pay Range$72,000 to $87,000