Personnel Security Specialist Security Clearance Required

Description

The contractor shall support cross-overs/reciprocity actions, Continuous Evaluation Program (CEP) reportable and the initiation of Continuous Evaluation (CE) Investigations. Requirements include, but are not limited to Collect, investigate, research, document, and forward to adjudications, all reportable information from employees and contractors within the IRTPA and DNI mandated timelines. Complete processing of all security reportable within 60 days of receipt (this includes monitoring the time it is within adjudications).

Primary Responsibilities

List daily duties and/or specific job responsibilities.

• Submit appropriate documentation to applicable databases to complete the National Agency Checks in less than 30 days
• Collect all adjudicative relevant information received through automated records checks (ARC) and the CEP for employees and contractors, in the SISP mandated timelines.
• Process quality applicant and employee background investigation initiations within 7 days to meet IRTPA mandates.
• Document, file, and maintain all actions in the PeopleSoft security system of record
• Ability to prioritize multiple tasks and projects in a dynamic environment that changes daily
• Ability to collaborate with multiple chains of commands within a component/team
• Identify any outstanding actions on a weekly basis to the government Team Lead. Process contractor e-nomination crossover requests in two days or less and in accordance with ICD 704, ICD 709, and ICPG 704.4 standards.
• Follow-up as appropriate to ensure timely action on all Automated Record Checks (ARC) and CEP events.
• Download documents and use e-PSF, the electronic filing system to drop all case related papers.
• Prepare accurate and quality reports of investigation
• Document, file, and maintain all actions in the PeopleSoft security system of record.
• Annotate action in the Investigations Module within PeopleSoft.
• Process quality contractor e-nominations in ten days or less in accordance with ICD 704, ICD 709, and ICPG 704.4 standards.

Basic Qualifications

• Candidates will be subject to a Counterintelligence Polygraph (CI) examination.
• Bachelors degree or equivalent experience in a security related field with a minimum of 7 years to include >3 years within DoD/IC
• Candidate must have a Top Secret/SCI level clearance with excellent written and verbal communication skills and be proficient with Microsoft Office software.

Preferred Qualifications

• A strong background in OPM Background Investigations/or Adjudication; investigative experience; (i.e., personnel security, counterintelligence, or law enforcement) at the local, state, or federal levels;
• Completion of the ICD-704 Adjudications Course, Security Fundamentals Security Certification (SFPC ) Certification, and strong interviewing skills

This position has a target range for compensation of $88,000 - $100,000. This is a firm fixed price contract and does not allow for negotiations outside of this target range.

Pay Range:

Pay Range $59,150.00 - $91,000.00 - $122,850.00

The Leidos pay range for this job level is a general guideline only and not a guarantee of compensation or salary. Additional factors considered in extending an offer include (but are not limited to) responsibilities of the job, education, experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities, as well as internal equity, alignment with market data, applicable bargaining agreement (if any), or other law.