Personnel Security Specialist

A successful candidate in this position will serve in the Office of Personnel and Facility Clearances and Classification, in either the Facility and Personnel Clearance Processing Division (NA-744) or Applicant and Reinvestigation Adjudication Division (NA-745), carrying out a variety of personnel security/ vetting assignments and applying knowledge to process and/ or render decisions regarding access authorizations, HSPD-12 credentialing, etc.

As a Personnel Security Specialist, you will: Conduct personnel security/HSPD-12/vetting, and/or credentialing case reviews by analyzing investigative materials, security questionnaires, information reports, national databases, and related information to identify security concerns, assess risk factors, and determine appropriate next steps including, but not limited to supporting eligibility recommendations, access authorization processing, or credentialing determinations. Research, interpret, and apply federal security regulations, adjudicative guidelines, DOE Orders, and agency policies to support informed decision making, ensure consistent application of personnel security standards, and contribute to the execution of vetting program requirements including, but not limited to compliance, processing, or adjudicative functions. Prepare accurate and well-organized written products, including, but not limited to case summaries, eligibility recommendations, incident assessments, reports of findings, credentialing adjudication and documentation, or correspondence supporting personnel security determinations or processing actions. Coordinate with applicants, clearance holders and uncleared staff, federal staff, contractor personnel, and field office stakeholders to obtain required information, resolve issues, clarify program requirements, and support case completion including, but not limited to managing incomplete documentation or handling sensitive information exchanges.

Subject to Random Drug Testing Must pass a pre-employment drug test. Favorable suitability determination required. Must be able to obtain/maintain a Q level Security Clearance. You must be a United States Citizen. This employer participates in the e-Verify program. Males must abide by Selective Service registration requirements. Compliance with Homeland Security Presidential Directive (HSPD-12) governing personal identity which will require that you provide two forms of identification. May be required to successfully complete a one (1) year probationary period. Employees serving on a probationary period may be terminated at any time during the probationary period for performance, conduct, or business-related reasons in the interest of Federal service. Please limit your resume to no more than two (2) pages. If more than two pages are submitted, you will be disqualified. Probationary periods are required for new employees appointed to competitive service positions for the first time; or reinstated employees who return to Federal service after a break in service of 30-days or more and who have not completed a probationary period will need to complete the requirement.