Personnel Security Specialist

• Prepare investigative inquiries in accordance with the privacy act two include but not limited to vouchers for employment educational and residential record providers social and professional sources local law enforcement agencies and other record and source providers as necessary.
• Obtain investigative information through Internet research law enforcement and personnel security/federal related databases for verification and records investigative results into case management systems such as but not limited to conducting CVS, DISS, NP2, DPRIS, DCII selective service FBI INS and government records checks.
• Provide customer service outreach to offices bureaus applicants employees and outside government agencies.
• Perform evaluations and analysis of eQIP and related forms then grants organize interim security clearances or facility access.
• Conduct in-depth analysis to ensure full coverage and issue resolution is obtained before sending the case for further field work or adjudicative decision on all national security clearance or public trust positions.

• Served as the Program Security Representative on multiple Special Access Programs and/or Sensitive Compartmented Programs, providing expertise in all security functions in accordance with the NISPOM, and other government regulations (e.g. DoD Manual 5205.07 & 5205.11Vols. I – IV, ICD 705, JSIG, RMF, DoD Manual 5105.21 Vols I-IV, and DoD Manual 5200.01 Vols I-IV).
• Interacted with a broad cross-section of staff members within APL and with individuals external to APL.
• Represented the Lab while performing as a liaison between the APL, multiple government sponsors, and subcontractors. You will collaborate routinely with all levels of APL program security leadership to include Information Assurance, Security, Program Managers, Contracts Managers, Cost Account Managers and Government customer personnel.
• Provided security guidance regarding program development) and relations, ensure compliance with applicable government and company regulations, develop, obtain approval for, and implement security policies and procedures specific to the program to include Standard Operating Procedures (SOP), and participate in self-inspections and Government compliance inspections.
• Ensured facility security administration, documentation, and management; ensured the adherence to contractual guidance for numerous programs and facilities.
• Advised leadership in the area of security where risks and tradeoffs have a direct impact on the accomplishment of the project, test, or evaluation.
• Provided subject matter expertise to Program Managers concerning accurate interpretation, proper application, and compliance with Security Classification Guides (SCGs).
• Identified and resolved security challenges and issues such as legal, regulatory and compliance concerns. Perform physical security responsibilities for several facilities.

• Assisted in the management of personnel security processes and programs for needed ACCM and STO/SAP accesses.
• Provided input and maintaining program documentation, including ACCM and program report submissions.
• Coordinated with USCYBERCOM J7 and assisting in the management of specific program training efforts and conducting annual security education training.
• Reserved meetings and facilitating audiovisual and telecommunication support for scheduled meetings.
• Processed ACCM and STO/SAP access requests, to include submitting investigation requests, conducting security briefings, personnel security actions.
• Assisted with the compliance of ACCM and program office security policies and requirements for USCYBERCOM and CMF personnel to gain access to program -level materials, facilities, and network systems.
• Accounted for, controlled, transmitted, transported, packaged, and safeguarded ACCM and program material.
• Provided instructions for distribution and destruction of ACCM and program material by authorized means.

• Processed personnel information for security clearance adjudication and suitability determination on background investigations.
• Reviewed e-QIP forms and Reports of Investigation for completeness and accuracy.
• Examined investigative documents (such as employment applications, investigative questionnaires, affidavits, credit, and police reports to identify discrepancies, inconsistencies, and areas potentially requiring clarification or additional investigation.
• Scoped cases for initiation of background investigations field inquiries in accordance with federal guidelines.
• Assigned cases to field investigators for them to conduct subject interviews, law enforcement checks, character reference interviews, credit checks, residence verification, employment verification, education verification, and driving records.
• Outlined in the final report any derogatory information that was obtained during the investigation.
• Submitted final reports of investigations using secured case management systems.
• Ensured adherence to quality expectations and standards by identifying, recommending, developing, and implementing innovative ways to increase organizational efficiency, productivity and timeliness.

• Processed personnel information for security clearance adjudication and suitability determination on background investigations.
• Reviewed e-QIP forms and Reports of Investigation for completeness and accuracy.
• Examined investigative documents (such as employment applications, investigative questionnaires, affidavits, credit, and police reports to identify discrepancies, inconsistencies, and areas potentially requiring clarification or additional investigation.
• Scoped cases for initiation of background investigations field inquiries in accordance with federal guidelines.
• Assigned cases to field investigators for them to conduct subject interviews, law enforcement checks, character reference interviews, credit checks, residence verification, employment verification, education verification, and driving records.
• Outlined in the final report any derogatory information that was obtained during the investigation.
• Submitted final reports of investigations using secured case management systems.
• Closed 30 – 35 cases monthly and maintain timeliness on investigation deadlines.
• Ensured adherence to quality expectations and standards by identifying, recommending, developing, and implementing innovative ways to increase organizational efficiency, productivity and timeliness.