Personnel Security Specialist

Job Details Location: Arlington, VA 22202 Position Type: Full Time Education Level: 4 Year Degree Salary Range: $75,000.00 - $95,000.00 Travel Percentage: None Job Shift: Day Job Category: Professional Services Eligibility Must be a U.S. Citizen. Must undergo a Background Investigation (BI). Responsibilities Review, analyze, and evaluate the results of other investigative agency reports to determine the employment, suitability, and/or security eligibility of individuals for eligibility with USMS. Summarize investigative issues on the adjudicator's worksheet, recommending approval/disapproval and noting pertinent suitability, security, and mitigating factors. Identify, corroborate, and/or mitigate significant derogatory information. Determine the need for additional inquiries to resolve discrepancies, negative findings, or conflicting information. Analyze responses to follow-up inquiries or letters and provide final recommendations based on established suitability and security criteria. Support the intake team during workload surges to minimize delays and maintain processing timelines. Required Qualifications Bachelor’s Degree Minimum of 5 years of experience working in intelligence, security, or national security programs Minimum of 3 years of proven experience as a security clearance adjudicator Minimum of 3 years of experience with initiation and review of NBIS eApp (electronic application) Minimum of 3 years of experience conducting National Crime Information Center (NCIC)/National Law Enforcement Telecommunications System (NLETS) inquiries and performing credit checks Advanced Microsoft Office Suite skills Preferred Qualifications National Security Adjudicator training Benefits We offer outstanding benefits and amenities, a truly supportive work environment, and continuous opportunities for professional growth. Your contributions are recognized and rewarded, and your voice matters. You are treated with the dignity and respect you deserve. #J-18808-Ljbffr