Job Abstract

Our client is a forward thinking company supporting Federal Clients in and around the DC area. They have a contract opportunity for an experienced Security Specialist to work a hybrid schedule out of their Falls Church, VA location. As a Security Specialist, you will be responsible for interpreting and processing personnel background checks and credit reports on behalf of a federal client, as well as ensuring the efficient and accurate processing of security clearances.

This role is expected to last about 6 months. Per our Federal Government Contract, candidates must be U.S. Citizens and be able to pass the client's background check.

Responsibilities

• Serve as the primary point of contact regarding the status of pending clearances or questions concerning pending investigations.
• Act as first level reviewer to ensure personnel submitted for access meet the prerequisites, personnel security and investigative requirements.
• Assist vendors with their employees’ background investigations.
• Receive and review security clearance packages and ensures that the packages are complete.
• Contact vendors for missing documents.
• Manage the receipt of security documents submitted from applicants and/or appointees.
• File and maintain all security clearance records according to the federal security standards.
• Verify the appropriate level of background investigation being requested, and ensure all documents required for processing have been completed and included in the case file
• Prepare, submit, monitor, and update appropriate computer tracking systems concerning appropriate case material.
• Communicate effectively with outside stakeholders to provide status updates, ensure compliance with agency requirements and provide agency guidance for case processing concerns.
• Validate and ensure that submitted documents meet acceptability criteria and/or takes appropriate actions to resolve discrepancies or incomplete information.
• Forward clearance determinations to the appropriate office/stakeholders.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Finance, Liberal Arts, or related fields, plus minimum 6 years of work experience. Six years of additional work experience may be substituted for a bachelor’s degree. Other fields of specialty will be considered.
• General knowledge of security concepts and principles as they apply to a personnel security program.
• Excellent organizational skills
• Ability to effectively manage multiple priorities to include competing projects and casework.
• Proficiency in the use of Microsoft Excel and Word.
• Ability to communicate effectively with outside stakeholders verbally and in writing.
• Good interpersonal skills
• Per our Federal Government Contract, candidates must be U.S. Citizens and be able to pass the client's background check

Preferred Qualifications:

• Personnel security and/or contracting experience in the Federal sector.
• Familiarity with federal hiring practices.
• Experience using desktop publishing application software and hardware.