Personnel Security Specialist

FYI - For Your Information, Inc. is an SBA certified, Woman-Owned Small Business and GSA schedule holder that is a premier provider of Human Capital, Training, and Information Technology services. We have won awards for being a Great Place to Work and continue to make ground-breaking advancements. For four years in a row, we have been on Inc. Magazine's 5000 list and were recently named one of Inc.'s 2024 Mid-Atlantic Fastest Growing companies. The contractor must have a minimum of four (4) years of personnel security experience in order to perform general personnel security case management, assemble personnel security case files, and recommend cases for final adjudication. Personnel Security Experience Knowledge and skill in one or more personnel security program areas (pre-screening process, single-scope background investigations, periodic reinvestigations, etc.), in order to respond to various inquiries and direct or assist in the maintenance and review and update of associated case files, records and resources Knowledge of personnel security guidelines, standards, mandates, executive orders, guidance and/or regulations and standard and optional forms is desired Researching and resolving discrepancies in personnel security issues Personnel Security Specialist Duties Assist with organizing and prioritizing large volumes of information in an effective and efficient manner under varying constraints; Receiving, logging, and/or reviewing requests for initial or updated investigations to ensure proper procedural requirements have been satisfied prior to opening the investigation; Reviewing personnel security documentation and providing input on controversial issues or discrepancies identified; Coordinating and monitoring progress of investigations by periodically reviewing the status of case files to determine which phases of the investigation remain to be completed; Filing, copying or mailing documentation; Reviewing incoming correspondence and separating according to section; Entering data for pre-background investigation files; Reviewing background forms to determine completeness and/or identifying omissions in accordance with SOPs; Preparing memoranda or other correspondence for the purpose of verifying information, informing an applicant or other offices of the status of their investigation, or requesting supporting information to resolve discrepancies; Managing files based upon their suspense dates; Assisting with case file management; Using practical knowledge of systems procedures and upon obtaining systems access to local or proprietary databases or records to enter, locate, modify, review and retrieve specific information and/or reports; Fingerprinting applicants; Scheduling applicant and/or employee security interviews and polygraph examinations; Performing duties in accordance with SOPs, established guidance, etc.; Processing routine assignments independently; and Providing assistance to lower-level staff. FYI's Benefits/Incentives: What is in it for you? Opportunity to work a hybrid work schedule A knowledgeable, high-achieving, diverse, experienced, and fun team. The chance to be part of a rapidly growing company and the next success story. A competitive base salary with a loaded benefits package plus 401K. Tuition/education assistance, personal computer allowance, pet insurance. #J-18808-Ljbffr FYI - For Your Information, Inc.