Personnel Security Specialist - Ardent Eagle Solutions

About Us:

Are you ready to join an exceptional team that's rewriting the future of national security and global impact? Welcome to Ardent Eagle Solutions (AES), a dynamic and rapidly expanding small business that's at the forefront of supporting the Federal Government, Department of Defense (DoD), and Intelligence Community (IC) on a global scale.

 

At AES, we don't just embrace change; we drive it. We're in the business of transforming challenges into opportunities, and ordinary careers into extraordinary journeys. As part of our team, you'll be at the heart of groundbreaking missions that shape the course of history and protect our nation's most critical interests.

 

Our commitment to success doesn't end with our customers; it begins with you. We're dedicated to nurturing the talents of our remarkable employees and propelling them to new heights of excellence. Here, you'll find a culture that empowers you to excel, innovate, and realize your full potential.

Overview:

The objective is to provide OSY with essential support services to operate more efficiently and to assist other operating units with the personnel security program. 

Background:

The Office of Security (OSY) establishes and enforces policies and procedures for conducting background investigations and granting security clearances; safeguarding classified and sensitive documents and information; protecting Department personnel, facilities and property; assessing threats and determining risks to Departmental assets; ensuring proper communications security; providing guidance to Departmental offices and operating units on security-related matters; and ensuring compliance with security policies and procedures.

The purpose of this task order is to obtain professional support services for the Office of Security Personnel Security Division (PSD) program to ensure employees, visitors, and associates along with the subset of clearance holders throughout the Department, are properly investigated and processed in compliance with appropriate laws, executive orders and the related policies, procedures, and standards that govern the granting of eligibility for access to classified National Security Information (NSI); and, processing security and suitability investigations and related adjudication. Support is required via a coordinated effort with the Office of Acquisition for Enterprise Services (ES-A), Office of Human Resources Management (OHRM), as well as Department bureau points of contact, to monitor compliance and ensure information is captured in OSY Security Manager and other related systems.

Responsibilities:

 

1. Ensure proper review of Office of Personnel Management (OPM) Personnel Investigations Processing System (PIPS)/Central Verification System (CVS), to validate the need for personnel security investigations.
2. Perform processing within the OPM e-APP, to review investigations/reinvestigations.
3. Input adjudicative decisions into OPM PIPS/CVS.
4. Adjudicate pre-appointment for tentative employee selections provided by the Office of Human Resources and for Contractors. Case review/write up for suitability/fitness determinations.
5. Ensure data is properly entered in the OSY SecurityManager Database System to include maintaining separation from duty, clean up and correction of personnel security records, pre-appointment, and adjudication actions.
6. Serve as a liaison to bureau representatives concerning record discrepancies.
7. Plan, organize and prioritize work in a high-volume, fast-paced security environment. This includes the ability to maintain poise, tact, and self-control while under pressure, and the ability to follow through on tasks.
8. Demonstrate strong customer service skills both in person and by telephone and work effectively as a team member to balance the interests of a variety of clients.
9. Exercise above-average judgment, resourcefulness, and diplomacy in dealing with Government officials, contractors and associates, visitors, and the general public.
10. Protect privacy and ensure policy and procedure compliance.
11. Advise program managers and senior managers on administrative/procedural decisions and judgments.
12. Analyze and evaluate, on a quantitative/qualitative basis, the effectiveness of line program operations in meeting established goals and objectives.
13. Develop, provide, and transmit effective communications, both oral and in writing.
14. Prepare a variety of reports for bureau and OSY management.

Qualifications:

Approximately 4 years of related experience specifically with PIPS, e-QIP, CVS or e-APP 
systems experience.

Clearance:Public TrustEducation:

B.S. in an associated discipline (or equivalent)

Benefits and EEO:

At Ardent Eagle Solutions, we offer a comprehensive benefits package to our employees and their families:

• Medical/Dental/Vision Coverage
• Matching 401(k) Plan
• Continuing Education Assistance
• Paid Time Off

This job description is intended to describe the general scope of work and level of work that is needed to perform while on task with Ardent Eagle Solutions. Other duties may be assigned. Selected candidates may undergo a government security investigation and must fulfill eligibility criteria for accessing classified information. US citizenship may be a prerequisite for certain roles.
 
Ardent Eagle Solutions is an Equal Opportunity Employer

 

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