Personnel Security, Help Desk and Admin Support – Competitive Salary + Benefits– Springfield, VA
The Role
Are you experienced in personnel security and administrative support? Do you have strong organisational skills and the ability to manage security processes effectively? If so, we have an exciting opportunity for you.
We are looking for professionals to support the DHS Federal Protective Services (FPS), Personnel Security Division (PSD). This onsite role involves personnel security suitability intake, adjudications support, industrial security programme implementation and help desk/administrative assistance.
If you’re ready to take the next step in your career, apply today and be part of a team that makes a difference!
Key Responsibilities:
Personnel Security Processing:
- Initiates background investigations.
- Manages receipt of security documents submitted from contractor applicants.
- Conducts fingerprinting procedures.
- Verifies the appropriate level of background investigation being requested, and ensures all documents required for suitability processing have been completed and included in the individual files.
- Prepares, submits, monitors, and updates computer tracking systems concerning appropriate case material.
- Applies incident management, problem-solving, and task performance.
- Reviews investigative forms for completeness, accuracy, and correct type of investigation needed.
- Follow up with requesting or investigating offices to fill gaps in needed information.
Industrial Security Program Support:
- Prepares, formulates, and develops DHS-wide policies, standards, and procedures for the implementation and management of the DHS Industrial Security Program.
- Advises top-level DHS officials and subject matter managers on developments and advances in personnel, contract, and industrial security programs.
- Conducts security surveys, inspections and compliance reviews in accordance with applicable laws, regulations, Presidential Directives, Executive Orders, interagency directives, and DHS and component policies.
- Develops, implements, and oversees policies for the management and administration of programs and personnel governed by Executive Order 12829, National Industrial Security Program (NISP).
- Other assigned duties.
Help Desk and Administrative Support:
- Receives telephone calls and responds to incoming e-mail messages on "Customer Service" web address.
- Reviews e-QIP requests online and provides technical assistance with the applicant.
The Company
At Protection Strategies, Inc. (PSI), a Service-Disabled Veteran Owned Small Business, we engage with industry professionals to provide top-tier security solutions and personnel security expertise for the U.S. Government. Our mission is to safeguard our clients' interests with integrity and innovation, reshaping the landscape of security.
We are an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will be considered without discrimination based on race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability, or protected veteran status. Employment offers will be contingent on passing a pre-employment drug screen.
The Person
- High School Diploma or equivalent required.
- Minimum of three (3) years of relevant experience.
- Relevant experience shall include experience within one or more of the standard securities and/or intelligence fields e.g., technical, physical, information, industrial, personnel and operational security.
- Subject matter expertise and hands-on experience in one or more security and/or intelligence disciplines and experience implementing complex government security and/or intelligence programs and policies is preferable.
- Must be highly organized and have excellent oral and written communication skills.
- Shall demonstrate a proficiency in various types of information technology applications, such as Microsoft Office, including MS Word, Access, Excel, and PowerPoint.
- Familiarity with ISMS, eQIP, CVS, and/or DISS is preferred, but not required.
- Must be able to obtain and maintain a US government security clearance.
- Written and oral communications skills commensurate with position.
The Benefits
Comprehensive Benefits: Medical, Dental, Vision, Telemedicine
Financial Support: 401(K) Retirement Plan, Tuition Assistance, Disability Products
Wellness Programs: Employee Assistance, GoodRx, Commuter Benefits
Flexible Spending Accounts: HSA + HRA
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