Personnel Security Specialist (Senior Adjudicator)

As a Personnel Security Specialist with the US Office of Personnel Management, Suitability Executive Agent Programs, Suitability Adjudications, you will adjudicate complex suitability cases, oversee agency determinations, develop policy guidance, deliver training, and support government-wide personnel vetting initiatives.

Serve as a decision-maker or panel member on complex suitability cases, including removal and government-wide debarment actions. Review and adjudicate investigative records, evaluate evidence, and prepare final decision letters subject to appeal. Provide oversight of agency adjudications, including reviewing referrals, requesting additional information, and communicating determinations. Develop and deliver training and presentations on suitability adjudication policies, procedures, and fitness standards. Contribute to development and interpretation of regulations, policies, and operational guidance for government-wide vetting programs. Monitor quality assurance, internal controls, and performance metrics; provide recommendations for program improvements. Represent OPM in interagency working groups and respond to complex correspondence, including Privacy Act requests and congressional inquiries.

Must be a U.S. Citizen or National Males born after 12-31-59 must be registered for Selective Service Suitable for Federal employment, determined by a background investigation May be required to successfully complete a probationary period Candidates will not be hired based on their race, sex, color, religion, or national origin Complete the initial online assessment and USAHire Assessment, if required You will be required to report to an OPM assigned office. This position is not eligible for inclusion in a bargaining unit.