Personnel Security Specialist I

Personnel Security Specialist I The Personnel Security Specialist I position reviews and analyzes investigative reports to identify and evaluate derogatory and mitigating information and make recommendations regarding an individual's eligibility or continued eligibility for a Department of Energy (DOE) access authorization. The Specialist I will develop comprehensive knowledge of theories, techniques, and practices in the field of personnel security and begin to effectively apply such principles and techniques to a wide variety of problems and situations to evaluate derogatory personnel security cases. Attend and complete professional development training as it relates to Personnel Security. Assure completeness of investigative coverage; screen investigative reports by identifying and analyzing derogatory and mitigating information, prepare detailed written case histories and case evaluations, analyze all available information, and make written determinations and recommend further action and processing. Prepare all written products professionally, ensuring technical and grammatical correctness. Summarize case evaluations, including investigations, reinvestigations, incident reports, letters of interrogatory, and Sensitive Compartmented Information. Enter information and data into all required personnel security databases accurately. Perform all other duties as assigned. Qualifications Bachelor's degree from an accredited university or one to three years of experience in analyzing data derived from multiple reference points for a personnel security program. Excellent technical writing skills, including producing easily understandable, concise reports without technical errors that are also grammatically correct. Ability to analyze data and resolve issues where discrepancies may exist. Ability to synthesize information and identify key findings. Maintaining accuracy and attention to detail is essential. Proven ability to work independently in a deadline‑oriented environment with little supervision. Proven time management skills. Proven professional communication and presentation skills. Intermediate knowledge of Microsoft applications (Word, Excel, and Outlook), and experience in performing data entry. Ability to attain a DOE Q clearance. Active DOE Q clearance highly desired. #J-18808-Ljbffr