Personnel Security Specialist - III - 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**

Duties & Responsibilities:

• Personnel Security Specialist III's 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.
• Shall conduct first and second level and/or quality review of others making suitability or fitness recommendations.
• Personnel Security Specialist III's shall have experience conducting and interpreting database checks and credit reports.
• Shall have demonstrated analytical ability to critically review and analyze various types of incoming material and investigative reports to discern potential security vulnerabilities and to identify viable investigative leads.
• Personnel Security Specialist III's must have experience analyzing investigative reports and other sources of information to identify security vulnerabilities; to develop investigative leads; to propose a recommendation as to the approval, denial, or revocation of eligibility for access to national security information based on the application of the appropriate adjudicative standards.
• Personnel Security Specialist III's must have experience in the adjudication of complex and multi-issue cases.
• Demonstrate ability to effectively communicate both orally and in writing to elicit detailed information from a variety of sources necessary to evaluate an individual's conduct and character.
• Demonstrate practical knowledge of commonly applied personnel security and suitability principles, concepts, and methodologies in carrying out a variety of support assignments.
• Personnel Security Specialist III's must monitor personnel security mailbox, work log, and workflow as necessary.
• Personnel Security Specialist III's must 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):

• Work under general supervision and provide guidance for junior team members.
• Ability and willingness to learn the basic functions and operations of all systems associated with personnel security processing.
• Ability to pay strict attention to detail to ensure data errors are minimized.
• 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.
• Proficient with MS Office Suite applications including Word, Excel, Outlook and PowerPoint

Minimum General Experience and Education:

• 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.
• 3 to 4 years of experience in adjudication rendering suitability and fitness recommendations on behalf of the Federal Government.
• 5 years of experience providing professional and competent customer service, working with customers by phone, by email, and in person.

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.