Personnel Security Specialist Grade 4

Join Our Team as a FBI - Personnel Security Specialist IV! Protection Strategies, Inc. Who We Are: At Protection Strategies, Inc. (PSI), a Service-Disabled Veteran Owned Small Business, we engage with industry professionals to provide top-tier security solutions and personnel security expertise for the U.S. Government. Our mission is to safeguard our clients' interests with integrity and innovation, reshaping the landscape of security. Why PSI? Become part of a dedicated team that values people first and believes in making a meaningful impact. We offer cutting‑edge solutions that promote safety and protect critical infrastructure. Your hard work will be recognized in our mission-driven culture. What We Offer: Comprehensive Benefits: Medical, Dental, Vision, Telemedicine Financial Support: 401(K) Retirement Plan, Tuition Assistance, Disability Products Wellness Programs: Employee Assistance, GoodRx, Commuter Benefits Flexible Spending Accounts: HSA + HRA Position Overview: The Personnel Security Specialist reviews investigation request documentation for accuracy and completeness and processes e-QIP packets for federal and contractor employees. They initiate the paperwork for background investigations, review the information submitted by the applicants, correspond with the applicants for clarifying information, are responsible for data entry requirements associated with each record, making case files, forwarding cases for processing, and submit the e-QIP packet to be reviewed and forwarded to OPM. Key Responsibilities: Act as a Team Lead. Initiate or perform extensive FBI indices checks, arrest record checks, and the like to obtain pertinent and identifying information for the cases. Coordinate the submission of resulting investigative information. Review and critically analyze investigative reports and correspondence from the field for conformance to numerous administrative requirements as to format and content, and to ensure investigation is adequate, ensure denoted leads have been completely covered, and procedures have been conducted in accordance with FBI regulations and policies. Determine inadequacies and transmit additional specific instructions / leads to the field, recommending additional investigation, and / or the elimination / termination of unproductive methods or processes. Prepare and submital response in writing or verbally, to recommend adjudication as to the approval, denial, or revocation of security clearances and / or access authorizations for appropriate SecDun to determine the final adjudication. Prepare outgoing communications to transmit recommendations with supporting analysis and data. Participate in the formulation, preparation and direction of new and revised rules, regulations, guidelines, processes and procedures in relation to the personnel security programs. Provide recommendations and suggestions affecting personnel security program missions, reviewing program material and provide feedback to the Security Officer or FBI HQ to ensure effectiveness and efficiency of programmatic goals and operations. Ensure that Government and applicable personnel are properly appraised of potential security risks / vulnerabilities in which approved level of security clearance / access authorizations may expose them to. Ensure individuals are properly debriefed as necessary. Conduct security briefings that include Security Awareness and Hostile Threat. Revise security briefings based on the specific issues developed and security requirements. Provide guidance and assist in resolving security issues for current onboard employees, as well as providing expert guidance relating to various security programs to other field office personnel including agent personnel. Remain vigilant for new methods and procedures for passing and affirming clearances including SCI / Regulations, FISs, and / or EOs and DOJ Orders. Engage with internal and external customers on personnel security to ensure the assigned program / project is fully integrated; leverage current threat intelligence to enhance or modify procedures. Qualifications: Bachelor's Degree and seven (7) years of experience in the personnel security investigative or investigative analyst field or an Associate of Science degree and nine (9) years of experience in the personnel security investigative or investigative analyst field or Federal Law Enforcement field. Two (2) years of experience developing and writing Reports of Investigation that form basis for creation of investigative and / or adjudication record. Possess oral and written communications skills to functionally conduct interviews, security briefings, discuss analysis and opinion in a concise, logical and objective manner, and prepare written communications setting forth analyses and recommendations. Demonstrated knowledge of the indices systems, various record check systems, and file review processes to develop and extract the most complete and accurate information relative to the subject as possible. Demonstrated analytical ability to extensively analyze various types of materials, including investigative reports, to develop information regarding security vulnerabilities; to develop investigative leads; to propose a recommendation as to the approval, denial, or revocation of security clearances. This position requires Top Secret security clearance. Desired Attributes: Advanced degree in any field of study. Knowledge of DOJ and FBI regulations regarding the personnel security process. Experience conducting interviews and security briefings, discussing analysis and opinion in a concise, logical and objective manner, and preparing written communications setting forth analyses and recommendations. Previous experience in security leadership role. Strong understanding of security disciplines. EEO Statement: We are an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will be considered without discrimination based on race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability, or protected veteran status. We actively support diversity in our hiring practices. Employment offers will be contingent on passing a pre‑employment drug screen. #J-18808-Ljbffr