Personnel Security Assistant

Department Personnel Security Support Location Alexandria, VA Job Description Chainbridge Solutions, a recognized expert in the field of Federal personnel security, has an opening for a Personnel Security Assistant to support the personnel security office of a Federal government customer. This individual would be responsible for background investigation processing in a highly dynamic environment, working with candidates and external systems such as PIPS/CVS and e-APP to process and help adjudicate subjects as part of this organization’s onboarding. The position requires 2 - 3 days per week at the client site in Alexandria, VA. Key Responsibilities Background investigation case processing Review federal position descriptions to identify adjudicative requirements for suitability and/or fitness determinations Review federal hiring documents and internal onboarding documents for accuracy and viability Correspond with applicants and internal stakeholders to obtain corrected documents via secure delivery Monitor general Personnel Security inbox, take actions as required and respond in a timely manner Initiate actions via the National Background Investigative Services (NBIS) Agency Process Visitor Access Requests and clearance passes Skills, Knowledge and Expertise Associate’s degree, may be substituted with three (3) years of personnel security experience Minimum one (1) year of experience in supporting a personnel security program A recently completed Public Trust - Tier 3 (or above) is required; active Secret clearance is highly preferred Demonstrated experience in background investigation case processing and adjudicative requirements for suitability and/or fitness determination positions, national security, and/or sensitive positions Knowledge of the Office of Personnel Management’s Automated Position Designation Tool, as established under 5 CFR 1400 Experience in reviewing Federal position descriptions and application of position description information to Suitability and Fitness Determination Criteria as established in 5 CFR 731 and 5 CFR 1400, resulting in accurate Position Designation Risk Level determination recommendations Operational knowledge of USAccess sponsoring process Previous access to, and working knowledge of, NP2/CVS, DISS and DCSA Electronic Application (e-APP) systems is required Working knowledge of e-APP and investigation requirements for OPM Tiered investigative products that are required for the scheduling of investigations Demonstrate the ability to identify discrepancies and missing information for investigative forms (e.g. e-APP Standard Forms 85P and 86, Standard Form 306, various investigative releases), and follow-up to resolve information gaps Demonstrate the ability to provide analytical review of investigative information to determine if investigations are required of applicants Ability to work independently and organize and prioritize duties and responsibilities in a fast-paced environment Skill in utilizing work processing equipment/software, facsimile equipment, and financial/graphics/scheduling application programs in support of the customer and clients, and general office needs Must possess excellent oral and written communication skills in the English language Excellent customer service skills in a fast-paced, precision environment Good working knowledge of MS Office applications #J-18808-Ljbffr Chainbridge Solutions