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Posted by: Protection Strategies Inc. on May 14, 2023


Location:

Arlington , VA

Job Description:

Personnel Security Specialist III |

Protection Strategies Inc.

About Us:

Do you want to make a difference? Do you want to join a diverse team supporting a unifying mission? PSI is always looking to enhance its staff with professional, talented individuals .

PSI is willing to sponsor candidates for Top Secret Clearance (for specific jobs that require it)

Culture

PSI's success is driven by our motto "People First, Mission Always." We put people first, and this starts with our team members. We treat everyone on our diverse team with respect, and we work hard to ensure everyone's success by providing leadership, training, mentorship, and development opportunities. Our competitive benefits and culture of integrity, professionalism, and excellence attracts top talent in the industry.

Missions

Together with our federal partners, PSI is engaged in protecting critical assets by investigating and adjudicating personnel for secure and sensitive programs, protecting the resiliency of the Nation's essential infrastructure, and supporting the safe placement of unaccompanied refugee minors. We support the mission of our customers through trusted partnerships and by creating tailored solutions that meet their needs and overcome the challenges created by the ever-evolving landscape.

Workforce Diversity

PSI has achieved and maintains one of the most diverse workforces in the country. 56% of our workforce is ethnically diverse and 53% of our workforce are women. This extends to our leadership team as well. 56% of our leadership team is ethnically diverse and 50% of our leadership team are women. At PSI, we do not talk about doing the right thing, we just do it.

About the role:

The Personnel Security Specialist III provides entrance on duty (EOD) support to make pre-appointment and interim clearance recommendations in accordance with the relevant Executive Orders (EOs), U.S. Code of Federal Regulations (CFR), all the Security Executive Agent Directives (SEADs), Intelligence Community Directive (ICD) 704 and the policies, orders and guidelines with the understanding that final EOD recommendations are made by appropriate Federal employees.

Responsibilities: Expert knowledge or awareness and adherence to government policies or regulations governing security suitability and eligibility, such as Federal Investigative Standards (FIS), Executive Orders (E.O.) 12968, 13526, and 10450, Code of Federal Regulations (CFRs) , Security Executive Agent Directives (SEADs), Intelligence Community Directive (ICD) 704 or other guidelines to make the appropriate EOD recommendation Conduct security checks and review personnel security information using various databases to verify if an individual has the appropriate background investigation requested, and if the individual is eligible for reciprocity. Initiate background investigations via the electronic questionnaires for investigations processing (e-QIP), or eAPP system, and obtain a security questionnaire from applicants. Ensure the completeness of the security questionnaires and send the completed questionnaire to Defense Counterintelligence and Security Agency (DCSA), or the designated investigative service provider (ISP). Provide technical assistance to applicants completing their security questionnaire in the e-QIP or eAPP system. Contributes to initiatives to improve functional and/or automated processes within the division. Prepares written documentation in support of the personnel security mission such as internal standard operating procedures, reports, training and instructional materials, and briefings. Qualifications/Requirements: Shall possess a high school diploma. Must have a Top-Secret clearance with the ability to obtain/maintain SCI. Must have three (3) years of personnel security administration, proven experience rendering adjudicative or entrance on duty (EOD) decisions or recommendations, excellent computer skills using Microsoft Office, etc., excellent written and oral communication, risk-management and problem-solving skills. Company Benefits/Perks: Medical HSA + HRA Goodrx Telemedicine Dental Benefits Vision Benefits Basic and Voluntary Life and Ad&D Disability Products Employee Assistance Program 401(K) Retirement Plan Commuter Benefits Financial Advisor Tuition Assistance EEO 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.

Protection Strategies Inc https://protectionsi.isolvedhire.com

Pay Rate:

Unspecified

HR. Website URL:

https://www.protectionsi.com/careers/

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About Protection Strategies Inc.

Protection Strategies Incorporated (“PSI”) is a Service Disabled Veteran Owned Small Business that engages industry recognized professionals worldwide to provide comprehensive security solutions and personnel security expertise to the U.S. Government. PSI’s success is driven by our motto “People First, Mission Always.” We put people first, and this starts with our team members. We treat everyone on our diverse team with respect, and we work hard to ensure everyone’s success by providing leadership, training, mentorship, and development opportunities. Our competitive benefits and culture of integrity, professionalism, and excellence attracts top talent in the industry.

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