Personnel Security Specialist

This position is located in Office of the Chief Human Capital Officer (OCHCO), Division of Facilities and Security (DFS), Personnel Security Branch (PSB). The supervisor is Chris Heilig. This position is not subject to Confidential Financial Disclosure reporting requirements. This position is not subject to security ownership restriction reporting requirements.

The successful candidate will perform the full range of Personnel Security Specialist duites. Such duties include but are not limited to: Assist the Chief, PSB, with planning, developing, and executing NRC personnel security policies, standards, and procedures to ensure effective branch operations. Implement administrative and adjudicatory processes for NRC access authorizations-including cases involving significantly derogatory information-for NRC employees, contractors, licensees, and others. Request investigative products from the Defense Counterintelligence and Security Agency (DCSA) and initiate supplemental investigative actions as required by 10 CFR Parts 10, 11, 25, and EO 12968. Administer the pre-employment investigation waiver program under Section 145b of the Atomic Energy Act, reviewing eligibility under applicable regulations and Executive Orders. Prepare special reports for senior leadership on complex or controversial security cases and recommend solutions to improve personnel security processes. Conduct interviews and evaluate investigative findings, particularly in cases involving derogatory information. Communicate findings clearly and logically in writing and orally. Maintain cooperative working relationships with supervisors, peers, and external partners. Support modernization of personnel vetting processes aligned with government-wide TW 2.0 policies. Participate in Continuous Vetting (CV) by reviewing automated record checks, identifying potential security concerns, and initiating follow-up actions. Adapt NRC adjudicative processes and documentation to TW 2.0 requirements. Contribute to training, communication, and implementation activities supporting TW 2.0 adoption.

You must meet the qualifications for this position by no later than 30 calendar days after the closing date of this announcement and before placement in the position. All information in your resume must be true and accurate. Conditions of Employment: U.S. Citizenship Required This is a Drug Testing position Must be able to meet and maintain security & suitability requirements As a condition of employment for accepting this position, you will be required to serve a 1 or 2-year trial period during which we will evaluate your fitness and whether your continued employment advances the public interest. In determining if your employment advances the public interest, we may consider: your performance and conduct; the needs and interests of the agency; whether your continued employment would advance organizational goals of the agency or the Government; and whether your continued employment would advance the efficiency of the Federal service. Upon completion of your trial period your employment will be terminated unless you receive certification, in writing, that your continued employment advances the public interest.