Job Information
Compass Strategy Solutions Personnel Security Specialist II in Arlington, Virginia
Company Overview
Compass Strategy Solutions, LLC is a Small Woman Owned Government Contracting business specializing in law enforcement support services for the Federal Government. Join a team of experienced professionals and a fast- growing business. We offer competitive benefits. We are an Equal Employment Opportunity employer.
Location: Arlington, VA
Start Date: Immediate
Current active Top Secret security clearance is required to be considered for this position.
Job Summary
Security Support Services encompass support activities that enable the Government Customer to meet the requirements of Homeland Security Presidential Directive 12 (HSPD 12), and Departmental and the Government Customer security policies and procedures. Such support activities include, but are not limited to, the following:
Provide subject matter expertise in advising Federal personnel on Federal security policies, procedures, and guidelines;
Perform research, fact-finding, analyses, process modeling, report-writing, and briefings to inform decision-making by Federal officials;
Prepare drafts, executive summaries, briefing materials, and other materials to assist in the development and implementation of new and changed security programs, policies, and procedures;
Perform system administration for the Office of Personnel Management's Electronic Questionnaires for Investigations Processing System (e-QIP);
Review background investigation reports and provide assessments of their adequacy, accuracy, and completeness in light of relevant security guidelines;
Provide clerical assistance for the handling, control, logging and status-tracking, filing, and disposition of background investigation reports;
Provide assistance for the day-to-day operations of the US Access Program, which entails operating the C•CURE 9000 Access Control System, controlling, distributing, and destruction of HSPD-12 personal identity verification (PIV) cards and the Government Customer credentials, updating and maintaining databases and inventory control of building access cards; scheduling and conducting appointments, visually inspecting identification documents, identifying and reporting discrepancies, and coordinating with Headquarters and Field Offices;
Provide assistance to the Government Customer’s Field Divisions, key HQ components, Task Force Officers, Special Agents, and Government Customer personnel requesting the Government Customer Credentials; Ensure visual examination of all documentation, input of vital data & statistics and ensures all credentialing policies are applied in the issuance of all Government Customer identification;
Assist with the management of security budget accounts;
Coordinate with security points of contact in the event of security breaches and other events;
Provide regular reports of security related activities and events; and
Log, maintain control, distribute, store, inspect, and arrange for repair and maintenance of security devices.
Perform personnel security support functions and assist with fingerprinting, initiation of background investigations, request additional information, assign cases to Personnel Security Specialist, and clearance verifications.
Responsible for updating and maintaining security of document control databases.
Maintain a variety of files, control registers, and records to provide control of sensitive information. Generate reports in support of security operations using automated databases or programs. Draft memorandum or e-mail correspondence related to security matters.
Serve as a point of contact for field divisions for clearance or access verification for the Government Customer employees, contractors and Task Force Officers. Assist with the issuance and accountability of access approvals.
Perform support functions and assists in the planning, scheduling, and conducting of security activities, such as overseeing the issuance, accountability, and destruction of the Government Customer building access cards for access to Government Customer Headquarters. Responsible for updating and maintaining databases and inventory control of building access cards; maintains appointment schedules and activates building access cards.
Coordinate with managers from Headquarters and Field Offices requesting the issuance of the Government Customer Identification credentials to include; Administrative & Core Series credentials for new employees, and replacement of lost/stolen/damaged credentials and the issuance of retired credentials.
Provides additional administrative duties to include but not limited to, assisting visitors/guests, conducting proper sign-in procedures, answering phones, distributing FedEx packages and other related security administrative duties as assigned.
Make recommendations on whether security clearances should be granted, suspended, revoked, or denied. Make recommendations for Public Trust and Homeland Security Presidential Directive-12 (HSPD-12) approvals.
In-depth knowledge of investigative requirements for the performance of an adjudication of a personnel security background investigation.
Hands-on experience that demonstrates subject matter expertise in one or more functional areas related to personnel security, suitability, and adjudication of background investigations.
Responsibilities
Initiate and process requests for National Agency Check and Inquiry (NACI), National Agency Check with Law and Credit (NACLC), Minimum Background Investigation (MBI), Secret, and Top Secret (TS) security clearances for federal law enforcement agency enforcement personnel, contractors, and conduct reinvestigations
Monitor and perform all phases of personnel security case execution, to include reciprocating existing security clearances, initiating personnel security investigations, and issuing security waivers for access
Analyze and resolve personnel security problems for situations involving conflicting or insufficient data, evidence, or testimony to determine whether potential contractors should be hired, given special assignments or if task force officers would receive access
Implement agreements and interacts with personnel responsible for suitability determinations in other agencies, particularly OPM, FBI, DOJ and Intel Agencies. Determines if investigations can be reciprocally accepted based on OPM, DNI and agency guidance
Establish case/project files, retrieve, and review data from the agency specific and proprietary data bases, National Crime Information Center (NCIC), and the National Law Enforcement Telecommunications System (NLETS) utilizing agency proprietary and other government agency databases
Review and evaluate security packages, personnel files, and other records to determine which cases require closer review and mitigation of derogatory information in order to proceed with adjudication. Review and evaluate reports to determine if persons considered for employment or retention in sensitive positions meet security standards
Perform checks in automated data bases, to manage security investigations, current clearances and/or adverse suitability information. Conduct the validation and verification of case files and case data.
Minimum Qualifications
Active Top Secret clearance through Government Customer and its Departmental entity.
Applicants must be a US citizen.
Fully trained Adjudicator
Homeland Security Presidential Directive 12, National Security & Suitability experience
Experience in final review of completed cases
Education background
Bachelor's Degree
Degree may be substituted with 6+ years of Adjudication experience
Certificate of Adjudication Training
Physical Demands and Work Requirements
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this position. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the functions. While performing the duties of this position, the employee is regularly required to talk or hear. The employee frequently is required to use hands or fingers, handle or feel objects, tools, or controls. The employee is occasionally required to stand, walk, sit, and reach with hands and arms. The employee must occasionally lift and move up to 25 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this position include close vision, distance vision, and the ability to adjust focus. The noise level in the work environment is usually low to moderate.
The duties and responsibilities listed in this job description generally cover the nature and level of work being performed by individuals assigned to this position. This is not intended to be a complete list of all duties, responsibilities, and skills required. The company management reserves the right to modify, add, or remove duties and to assign other duties as may be necessary. We wish to thank all applicants for their interest and effort in applying for the position; however, only candidates selected for interviews will be contacted.
Applicants selected will be subject to a Government background investigation and must meet eligibility and suitability requirements.
We are an equal opportunity employer. All applicants will receive consideration for employment, without regard to race, color, religion, creed, national origin, gender or gender-identity, age, marital status, sexual orientation, veteran status, disability, pregnancy or parental status, or any other basis prohibited by law.
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