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REQUIRED: Certificate of Completion for the following OPM courses: Fundamentals of Suitability for Suitability and Fitness Adjudicators and Suitability Action Procedure for Suitability Adjudicators. Or equivalent as determined by OPM.

SUMMARY

The Personnel Security Specialist provides administrative and technical support to personnel security operations in compliance with security programs, policies, and requirements. This position provides personnel security with an emphasis on administering personnel security program duties in the areas of position risk designation and sensitivity levels, fingerprint review, completion of initial investigation or reinvestigation requirements, investigative case review and adjudication, and processing of personnel separations.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Essential duties and responsibilities include the following. Other duties may be assigned.

Reviews Public Trust (Low, Moderate, or High Risk) and National Security investigation (Onboarding and periodic reinvestigation) requests, when received for completeness and accuracy. When investigation requests are not complete and/or accurate, work with the selectee, Human Resources point of contact, and/or Contracting Officer’s Representative on the steps needed for completeness/accuracy.

Provides recommendations, answer questions, and provide guidance to internal and external customers, peers, supervisors, and managers concerning personnel security processes, investigations, and policies. Exercises professional and courteous customer service skills when communicating with other internal RD contractors and employees as well as those outside of the agency.

Applies Code of Federal Regulations (CFR) and OPM Suitability adjudicative standards and criteria to analyze all available, relevant information, both favorable and unfavorable, to recommend whether the selectee’s past or present conduct will impact adversely on the integrity and/or efficiency of the agency and Federal service.

Assists with researching, drafting, and maintenance of the RD Suitability Desk Guide and associated training materials.

Assists with the development and training on personnel security related topics to new or existing staff and contracted employees. This may include development of training materials and presenting training.

Provides office support, including but not limited to:

(i) Conducts mail runs for package pickups and delivery.

(ii) Monitors general phone line messages and relay messages for actions as appropriate to the Lead and responsible Adjudicator.

(iii) Provides escort in accordance with Departmental policy.

(iv) Provides a consistency review of the Personnel Security Database daily during timeframes identified by the government to ensure all information has been captured completely and accurately. Provide a daily database exception and inconsistencies notification to the Branch Chief and Personnel Security Lead.

(v) Identifies issues and/or potential conflicts of interest that may have a nexus with the agency mission or position.

(vi) Completes special projects and other duties when assigned.

(vii) Prepares and provides written reports, documents, and other materials; prepare and present oral presentations.

(viii) Attends internal and external meetings. (ix) Research and interpret Federal, state and/or local laws and regulations.

(x) Research, implement, and maintain policies and procedures.

Responsible for aiding in own self-development by being available and receptive to all training made available by the company.

Plans daily activities within the guidelines of company policy, job description and supervisor’s instruction in such a way as to maximize personal output.

Responsible for keeping own immediate work area in a neat and orderly condition to ensure safety of self and coworkers. Will report any unsafe conditions and/or practices to the appropriate supervisor and human resources. Will immediately correct any unsafe conditions to the best of own ability.

EDUCATION / EXPERIENCE

Bachelor’s Degree or Associates Degree and a minimum of least two (2) years’ experience reviewing and adjudicating federal employees and contractors under 5 CFR 731.

Experience working with the following systems: OPM NP2 Secure Portal, Defense Information Security System (DISS), Personnel Investigations Processing System/Central Verification Systems (PIPS/CVS), Electronic Questionnaire for Investigations (e-QIP), Personnel Security Tracking Systems, Crossmatch Fingerprint Application.

CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, REGISTRATION

REQUIRED: Certificate of Completion for the following OPM courses: Fundamentals of Suitability for Suitability and Fitness adjudicators and Suitability Action Procedure for Suitability Adjudicators. Or equivalent as determined by OPM.

Federal Government guidelines require US Citizenship or Green Card Holder.

Must have ability to obtain a High-Risk Public Trust Clearance.

JOB SPECIFIC KNOWLEDGE / SKILLS / ABILITIES

Ability to work collaboratively as a team, as well as independently.

Skilled in written, verbal, organizational, and interpersonal communications.

Experience developing Personnel Suitability training materials and presenting one-on-one and/or team training.

Experience drafting Personnel Suitability procedures.

Responsible for the integration of CNI Core Competencies into daily functions, including: commitment to integrity, knowledge/quality of work, supporting financial goals of the company, initiative/motivation, cooperation/relationships, problem analysis/discretion, accomplishing goals through organization, positive oral/written communication skills, leadership abilities, commitment to Affirmative Action, reliability/dependability, flexibility and ownership/accountability of actions taken.

Promotes and encourages a culture of compliance with all applicable rules (federal, state, local, Federal Acquisition Regulations, Code of Federal Regulations, Prime Contract requirements, etc.) for themselves and the company as a whole. Fosters an environment in which they will report any violations or reasonably suspected violation of CNI policy, FAR, and/or CFR and are comfortable discussing the myriad compliance, conflict, FAR, CFR, etc. issues that arise during the performance of a government contract.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, disability, veteran status, age, marital status, pregnancy, genetic information, or other legally protected status.

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