Personnel Security Specialist, Xcelerate Solutions

Who can apply? Those completing their studies in December 2019 or graduating in May of 2020 should apply now. Also, any recent alum should also send their resume plus email with interest now.

Come join our award-winning organization and work with some of the most talented and brightest minds in the security industry. As a personnel security specialist you will provide personnel security analysis, support and resolution of issues of low and medium complexity in an office environment.

Clearance: Top Secret or ability to obtain an interim Top-Secret clearance.

Responsibilities:

• Compile, consolidate, disseminate, and report findings for incoming customer service requests to include: Compelling Need Requests, Congressional Clearance Inquiries, Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) and Privacy Act (PA) requests, General Customer Service Requests and Interim Determination Revisits.
• Provide support for program analysis by compiling and reporting data on agency productivity, quality, and training status.
• Develop, establish, update, and maintain office procedures and records/files (classified and unclassified) to ensure effective and efficient operation of the office.
• Develop and prepare a variety of correspondence and other documentation, including but not limited to letters, position papers, reports, staff studies, staff summary packages, briefings, charts, and bullet background papers.
• Maintain working roster of space utilization, submit work-orders, reserve conference rooms, liaise with the agency's Facilities Management Office (FMO)/Security Management Office (SMO) for key control and suite access, assist in the preparation and conduct of safety and security drills, and disseminate necessary information.
• Administrative support for the Quality Assurance Support regarding data entry: compile and provide reports, provide quality assurance briefings, compile & disseminate Training Manual and SOP updates, and Compile, consolidate, and disseminate, as appropriate, material received or derived from the various agency Divisions/Directorates or other agencies.
• Maintain adjudicative productivity tracking products and prepare reports upon request.
• Create and maintain reports requiring initial quality review from National Security Databases.
• Record daily statistics regarding all incoming case documentation (e.g. agency and type).
• Assist the Government in creating, maintaining, and reviewing records tracking all eligible non U.S. citizens in DoD personnel security systems.
• Research and review suspense files for pending actions by adjudicators. Review overdue suspense files in National Security Databases (NSD) for status and provide findings to designated DoD CAF personnel.
• Provide customer service to Investigative Service Provider (ISP) requests pertaining to a subject’s status in DoD personnel security systems.
• Read and analyze reports for adjudication to determine whether scope of investigation meets specific investigative standards.
• Other Job duties as assigned.

Requirements

• Top Secret Clearance.
• Bachelor’s Degree (or High School Diploma and 1 year of experience).
• Strong Written and Verbal Communication Skills.
• Working knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite (Outlook, Word, Excel, Access).
• Knowledge and experience with OPM’s e-QIP industrial and personnel security applications/systems, Suitability/Security Investigations Index (SII), and Personnel Investigations Processing System (PIPS).

Preferred

• Knowledge and experience working with the following systems: The Joint Personnel Adjudication System (JPAS), Case Adjudication Tracking System (CATS), Industrial Security Reporting System (ISRS), Industrial Security Facilities Database (ISFD), Defense Employee Interactive Data System (DEIDS), and Defense Clearance and Investigations Index (DCII).
• Knowledge of MS SharePoint

Interested? Send your resume to: Laura Garcia Hacek, Manager of Talent Acquisition, lghacek@xceleratesolutions.com. In the email, please state why you are interested in a career involving National Security and include your full contact information: address, mobile phone, and email address.   

About Xcelerate Solutions

Founded in 2009 and headquartered in McLean, VA, Xcelerate Solutions (www.xceleratesolutions.com) is one of America’s fastest growing companies, being named to the Inc. 5000 List in both 2014 and 2015.  With an ISO 9001 certified quality management system, an ISO 27001 certified information security management system, and delivery processes assessed at CMMI® Level 3, Xcelerate is committed to service delivery excellence. Our ability to integrate security solutions, business processes, enterprise technology, and project management enables us to deliver solutions that solve problems and accelerate results for our clients. Xcelerate’s culture is defined by our diverse workforce of dynamic and versatile professionals, supported with growth and development opportunities that contribute to their continued success.  This strong commitment to our employees has been recognized by our inclusion on the Washington Business Journal’s “50 Best Places to Work” list.

Xcelerate Solutions is an Equal Employment Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. We evaluate qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, Veteran status, sexual orientation, or other protected characteristic. In accordance with EO 13665 Final Rule, Xcelerate Solutions will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant.

Applicants selected must be able to possess and maintain a government clearance as required for access to classified information.

US CITIZENSHIP REQUIRED