PERSONNEL SECURITY SPECIALIST

Military Grades: E4 through E9 or O1 through O3 Compatible Military Assignments: Immaterial GENERAL EXPERIENCE: Experience, education or training in collecting and analyzing data effectively, efficiently, and accurately. Able to apply procedures and directives by reading and interpreting technical material. Ability to communicate clearly and effectively orally and in writing, using presentation and report formats. Demonstrated ability to follow directions, to read, understand, and retain a variety of instructions, regulations, and procedures. Learned ability to assess the surrounding environment to recognize immediate risk levels. Must have the education and validated understanding of the basic principles and concepts of personnel security program. SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE: 1 year equivalent to at least next lower grade level. Comprehensive knowledge of personnel security concepts, principles, and application. Evaluate application packets for security clearance eligibility. Identify and report violations of adjudicative guidelines to the appropriate authority as described in current statutes and regulations. Ability to research, organize, analyze, and synthesize information from a variety of automated systems across multiple DOD, Federal, and state agencies. Knowledge of investigation and re-investigation processes to initiate and conduct follow-up in the approved automated system(s). Ability to determine eligibility for access to classified and controlled unclassified information and granting personnel security clearance and access in the presence of minor derogatory information. Skill in oral and written communication are sufficient to write reports, conduct presentations, and/or clearly communicate personnel security processes, regulations, or training.

As a PERSONNEL SECURITY SPECIALIST, GS-0080-09, you will serve as a Personnel Security Specialist, responsible for assisting in the personnel security clearances process and supporting an Administrator/Adjudicator with suitability adjudications /determinations for the fitness and suitability on individuals for entry and retention in sensitive and non-sensitive positions required by Army. Additional, this position will review personnel security background investigations and other source documents that determine suitability, fitness, for federal employment, and other credentialing decisions. Ensures investigative scoping items are met, personal identifying data and investigative questionnaire information is accurate and complete. Perform other duties as assigned.