Cleared Personnel Security Specialist

Job Description

Job Title: Personnel Security Specialist

Job Summary:

Join our team as a Security Specialist at the DIA's Central Processing Center (CPC), where you'll utilize your expertise to conduct national agency checks and manage cases for adjudicative review, all while enjoying competitive compensation and benefits in a dynamic work environment. Working for the DIA offers an unparalleled opportunity to contribute directly to national security, leveraging cutting-edge technology and expertise to tackle some of the most pressing challenges facing our nation, all while collaborating with a diverse and talented team dedicated to safeguarding our country's interests at home and abroad.

Responsibilities Include:

Using judgement and experience to conduct and or/collect national agency checks to complete investigations for adjudicative review

National agency checks may consist of investigations, incident reports, continuous evaluation, continuous vetting, and T5R background investigations

Creating, managing, and closing cases in appropriate security systems of record. Utilizing Scattered Castles, eQIP, JPAS, JVS, DCII, and CVS; initiating and scoping

Determining security case completion and preparation for adjudication to include coordinating with other offices

Determining the need for additional investigative information

Required Qualifications and Skills:

Associate's Degree in Security Management, Personnel Security, or Business

A combination of education and experience may be substituted for a degree

3+ years of relevant experience

An understanding of the difference between suitability determinations and security clearance determinations

TS/SCI clearance with a CI poly

Experience crafting analysis of data gathered

Administrative skills for professional writing, correspondence, and communication via email, phone, and in person

Experience in customer relations

Knowledge of SharePoint, Microsoft Word, Excel, and Outlook

Excellent oral and written communication skills

Ability to meet timelines and prioritize competing tasks while maintaining accuracy and timeliness

Ability to multi-task and be flexible in a dynamic work environment

Work Setting and Environment:

Monday - Friday, normal working hours

Work is to be performed at DIA facilities Reston, VA

How FedWriters Will Compensate and Appreciate You:

FedWriters offers team members the opportunity to gain a lasting impression in this fast-growing small business.

FedWriters provides a competitive package of salary and benefits, including medical, dental, and vision coverage; a matching 401(k) program; generous Paid Time Off (PTO); STD; LTD; life insurance; and more!

FedWriters abides by the requirements of 41 CFR 60-1.4(a), 60-300.5(a), and 60-741.5(a). These regulations prohibit discrimination against qualified individuals based on their status as protected veterans or individuals with disabilities and discrimination against all individuals based on their race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, or national origin. Moreover, these regulations require that covered prime contractors and subcontractors take affirmative action to employ and advance in employment individuals without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, or disability.

FedWriters is committed to equal employment opportunity and providing reasonable accommodations to applicants with physical and/or mental disabilities. We value and encourage diversity and solicit applications from all qualified applicants without regard to race; ethnicity; religion; gender; age; national origin; marital status; sexual orientation; gender identity; family responsibilities; matriculation; physical or mental disabilities; political affiliation; genetic information; status as a protected veteran; or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law. If you are interested in applying for employment with FedWriters and need special assistance or an accommodation to apply for the position, please call . Determination on requests for reasonable accommodation are made on a case-by-case basis. FedWriters is a federal contractor seeking veteran referrals.