Automated Record Check (ARC) Security Specialist II

Amentum is seeking an Automated Record Check (ARC) Security Specialist II to support the National Geospatial-Intelligence Agency (NGA) and Office of Security (SIS) in Springfield, VA. Duties and Responsibilities Provide support and maintenance to established PERSEC programs. Ensure ARC team members provide timely security support to Personnel Security’s internal and external taskings, projects, and programs. Support the execution of the day‑to‑day NGA PERSEC ARC program. Provide agency‑level technical expertise concerning the personnel security disciplines and standard operating procedures. Responsible for training ARC contractor staff, as needed. Prepare, support and administer PERSEC program briefings, as needed. Prepare, write and present reports/whitepapers and various forms of correspondence, as required. Research, prepare, and maintain policies/procedures for the NGA PERSEC ARC team. Brief SISPI leadership and other NGA KC’s regarding program requirements and regulations. Appropriately and accurately maintain and update databases and files (e.g., PeopleSoft security system of records, SISPI SharePoint, internal SISP file folders, DISS, RapBack, etc.) with data entry in a timely manner / real‑time. Respond in a timely manner to all telephone and/or email actions, questions, or status inquiries, including checks of internal and external personnel security databases. Assist in maintaining distribution lists for customers to contact PERSEC, as needed/required. Bring case security issues to the attention of the Government Team Leads. Assist the government PERSEC team in developing recommendations for improvement. Provide service excellence in guidance and resolution to internal and external customers’ questions and inquiries in a timely manner for support to their programs. Utilize a variety of security concepts, principles and practices to analyze and recommend solutions for difficult and complex security issues. Document and provide Weekly Activity Report (WAR) actions in the SISP designated template and timeline to the Government Team Lead. Document, file, and maintain all actions in the security system of record (e.g., PeopleSoft, DISS, RapBack, etc.). Complete all actions within the mandated timelines (e.g., IRTPA, DNI, etc.). Collect, investigate, research, document, and forward to adjudications, as applicable, all adjudicative relevant information received through ARC for employees and contractors, in the SISP mandated timelines. Follow‑up as appropriate to ensure timely action on all ARC events. Prepare accurate and quality reports of investigation, as needed. Submit appropriate documentation to applicable databases to complete the ARCs in less than 30 days. Prepare the ARC report using the established template and place in ePSF, annotating action in the investigations module in PeopleSoft or other databases of record, as required. Conduct and support Special Agency Checks (SAC) for a spouse or cohabitant, annotating action in PeopleSoft or other databases of record, as required. Qualifications TS/SCI clearance and a willingness to undergo a polygraph exam. Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent experience in a related field to personnel security. 3‑6 years of experience in personnel security in the DOD/IC. Demonstrated experience with reviewing Standard Form‑85/86 and understanding scoping requirements. Ability to analyze security repositories (e.g., JPAS/DISS, Scattered Castles, DCSA’s NP2 Portal, eQIP, PIPS/CVS, SAVE, TIDE, NCIC, FBI Name Check). Desired: Experience determining if electronic fingerprint results are classifiable. Desired: Understanding of the requirements and PII needed for completing a Special Agency Check for a spouse or cohabitant. Compensation Compensation Range: $95,000.00 – $100,000.00 (subject to adjustment based on experience and qualifications). Benefits Overview Health, dental, and vision insurance Paid time off and holidays Retirement benefits, including 401(k) matching Educational reimbursement Parental leave Employee stock purchase plan Tax‑saving options Disability and life insurance Pet insurance EEO Statement Amentum is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. Our hiring practices provide equal opportunity for employment without regard to race, sex, sexual orientation, pregnancy (including pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding, or medical conditions related to pregnancy, childbirth, or breastfeeding), age, ancestry, United States military or veteran status, color, religion, creed, marital or domestic partner status, medical condition, genetic information, national origin, citizenship status, low‑income status, or mental or physical disability so long as the essential functions of the job can be performed with or without reasonable accommodation, or any other protected category under federal, state, or local law. Learn more about your rights under Federal laws and supplemental language at Labor Laws Posters. #J-18808-Ljbffr