Personnel Security Specialist - I - Armada Ltd

Type: Full Time, Remote

Location: Washington DC

Overtime Exempt: No

Reports To: ARMADA HQ

Security Clearance Required: Secret

**THIS POSITION IS CONTINGENT UPON AWARDING OF A GOVERNMENT CONTRACT**

Personnel Security Specialist I will support the Office of Security Services, Personnel Security Operations Branch. Personnel Security Specialists I will provide administrative and technical support for staff engaged in personnel security operations and assuring the implementation and compliance with security programs, policies, and requirements. The following duties and responsibilities are intended to provide maximum flexibility and support and include, but are not limited to the following:

Duties & Responsibilities:

• Personnel Security Specialists I shall have demonstrated experience and familiarity making a suitability/fitness recommendation based on the criteria found and methodology prescribed in the OPM Suitability Processing Handbook.
• Must possess and demonstrate an applied knowledge of utilizing the General Services Administration USAccess system to sponsor individuals for HSPD-12 PIV credentials to grant logical and physical access to SEC facilities and allow enrollment of fingerprints for criminal history records checks.
• Personnel Security Specialists I shall possess experience conducting and interpreting database checks and credit reports Practical knowledge of commonly applied personnel security and suitability principles, concepts, and methodologies in carrying out a variety of support assignments.
• Personnel Security Specialists I shall have successfully completed formal training in suitability adjudications towards adjudicator certification in compliance with National Training Standards established by OPM.
• Other duties as assigned.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities (KSAs):

• Ability to pay strict attention to detail to ensure data errors are minimized.
• Ability and willingness to learn the basic functions and operations of all systems associated with personnel security and suitability case processing.
• Ability to apply analytical security processes and procedures with assigned tasks in a timely manner or as requested.
• Ability to perform and adapt in a high tempo, fast paced and fluid security environment.
• Ability to multi-task, pay close attention to detail, stay alert and focused, and coordinate and manage electronic security equipment.
• Ability to use computer software applications including, but not limited to Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, databases, and email.
• Ability and willingness to learn the basic functions and operations of all systems associated with personnel security processing.
• Ability to be proficient in verbal and written communication, adept at extracting detailed information from diverse sources to assess an individual's conduct and character.
• Ability to professionally interact with customers, colleagues, and command members at all levels; and to foster positive business relationships.
• Ability to apply analytical security processes and procedures with assigned tasks in a timely manner or as requested.
• Possess excellent organizational and file management skills and the ability to plan and execute administrative work with little supervision.
• Possess excellent typing abilities and the skill to prepare documents accurately with minimal errors.

Minimum General Experience and Education:

• Personnel Security Specialists I must possess a favorably adjudicated background investigation completed within the last five years at the BI, Tier 4 level or SSBI, Tier 5 level; and be able to maintain the favorable result throughout employment on the contract.
• 1 year of experience in suitability and fitness case work.
• 2 years of experience in adjudication rendering suitability and fitness recommendations.
• 1 year of case processing as outlined in the Personnel Security Assistant category above on behalf of the Federal Government
• 1 year of experience providing professional and competent customer service, working with customers by phone, by email, and in person.

Preferred Certification: Essentials of Suitability Adjudications conducted by OPM.

Disclaimer:

The above information has been designed to indicate the general nature and level of work to be performed. It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities, and qualifications required of the contractor assigned to this position. Applying: If you feel you have the knowledge, skills and abilities for this position visit our careers page at www.armadausa.com.

Special Notes: Relocation is not available for these jobs.

ARMADA provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, marital status, amnesty, or status as a covered veteran in accordance with applicable federal, state, and local laws. ARMADA complies with applicable state and local laws governing non-discrimination in employment in every location in which the company has facilities. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including, but not limited to, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training.