Personnel Security Assistant (PSA)

$5000 signing bonus

Purpose:

Provide support and service to the administration of the FBI Security Program to include but not limited to logs, audits, analytical analysis, inventory, workflow tracking, maintaining schedules, and presentation briefs. Provide support, analysis, and research into complex problems and processes relating to Personal Security.

This position requires candidates to have a current Top Secret security clearance and must be capable of obtaining SCI access that includes a requirement to pass a security CI polygraph exam.

Essential Job Functions:

• Working knowledge of Microsoft Office software applications (Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint).
• Use of the Internet to conduct research and/or open source checks in aid of investigations.
• Conduct and interpret database checks and credit reports.
• Perform data entry.
• Provide direct support and service to the administration of the FBI Security Program to include but not limited to logs, audits, analytical analysis, inventory, workflow tracking, maintaining schedules, and presentation briefs.
• Provide support, analysis, and research into complex problems and processes relating to Personal Security.
• Work on complex problems and provide solutions.
• Advise supervisor of potentially controversial matters or those matters with far reaching implications.
• Initiate or perform extensive FBI indices checks, arrest record checks, and similar tasks to obtain pertinent and identifying information for the cases assigned.
• Recommend the need for polygraph examinations and / or interviews based upon analysis of all data available. Compose appropriate communications to pertinent FBI HQ Divisions and FOs to initiate same, setting forth any specific guidance which should be followed in regard to same (i.e., particular areas in question which need to be resolved; special qualifications desired of interviewer; etc.).
• Determinations and resulting communications are subject to review and approval by the Government lead.
• Summarize all data provided and developed in a formal written analysis of the security concerns and their resolutions, giving consideration to information developed.
• Establish and maintain liaison with other FBI HQ Divisions, DOJ and other agency officials including members of the IC to obtain, develop, and / or resolve queries as required.
• Coordinate or work in concert with other FBI components as required to surface, develop, and resolve various issues encountered.
• Recommend new methods and procedures for passing and affirming clearances including SCI / Regulations, FISs, and / or EO and DOJ Orders.
• Perform security assessment investigations and provide recommendations to the FBI HQ.
• Review and analyze requests for investigations concerning security clearances.
• Prepare a detailed analysis of all information developed, to include potential remedial or precautionary action to meet minimum security standards.
• Assist with briefings and debriefings of individual cases as necessary.
• Maintain electronic and hardcopy logs. Scanning and uploading documentation.
• Update and audit electronic workflow tracking programs.
• Provide customer service and appointment scheduling.
• Upload all official documents into the defined system of record, management, workflow, or tracking systems, files, and /or sub - files.

Position Requirements:

• High School degree or equivalent.
• Experienced in use of Microsoft Office products.
• Demonstrated interpersonal and customer service skills
• Experience performing routine office administrative support functions.
• 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.
• Current TS security clearance and must be capable of obtaining SCI access that includes a requirement to pass a security CI polygraph exam

Position Preferences:

• EEO/Drug Free Workplace Statement:

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment and will not be discriminated against on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability, or protected veteran status.

Our company takes affirmative action in support of its policy to and advance in employment individuals who are minorities, women, protected veterans, and individuals with disabilities.

Our company maintains a drug-free workplace. All offers of employment will be contingent on applicant passing a pre-employment drug screen.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $44,500.00 - $48,475.00 per year

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Retirement plan
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday

COVID-19 considerations:
This position is currently teleworking 100%, candidates must be in national capital region for equipment and credential pickup.

Education:

• High school or equivalent (Required)

Experience:

• reviewing and scheduling background investigation: 3 years (Required)

Security clearance:

• Top Secret (Required)

Work Location: One location