Security Specialist III - Continuous Evaluation/Continuous Vetting (CE/CV) - Vetting

Type: Full Time

Location: Washington, DC

Overtime Exempt: No

Reports To: ARMADA HQ

Security Clearance Required: Active Top Secret

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Duties & Responsibilities:

• The Security Specialist III - CE/CV shall document, file, update, and maintain all investigative actions in the PeopleSoft (PS) and SISPV SharePoint (SP) security system of records.
• The Security Specialist III - CE/CV shall collect, research, investigate, resolve security concerns, and document findings in accordance with Federal Investigative Standards (FIS) Expandable Focused Investigation (EFI) Module. Complete a Report of Investigation (ROI) not to exceed a 5% error rate and forward to the Adjudications Branch (SISPA) all relevant information received from investigated subjects for a final adjudicative determination within established Personnel Security Division (SISP) timelines.
• The Security Specialist III - CE/CV shall collaborate, coordinate, and share information with internal/external stakeholders (e.g. NGA Office of the Inspector General, Office of Counter Insider Threat, Office of Counterintelligence, Office of General Council, Human Development), and/or others as directed by SISPV leadership.
• Collect and develop information from a variety of sources. Follow up as appropriate to ensure timely action on all CEP events.
• Prepare quality ROIs which are accurate, detailed, succinct and in an organized manner not to exceed a 5% error rate.
• Coordinate with sources to resolve missing or discrepant information. Ensure attention to detail is thorough when resolving data sets.
• Prepare all applicable filer notifications regarding SFDP to NGA filers at intervals specified by the program.
• Investigate and process CE/CV cases in the timeframes designated by the SFDP Team Lead for that filing season.
• Accurately access the 13 adjudicative guidelines/areas of concern in accordance with the FIS Expandable Focused Investigation (EFI), new Federal Personnel Vetting Investigative Standards, and SEAD (3, 4, & 6) guidance.
• Other duties as assigned.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities (KSAs):

Required:

• Comprehensive interview skills to detect anomalies, issue resolution follow-up, and obtaining coverage for developed information.
• Clear and concise writing skills
• Positive, engaging communication skills
• Excellent organizational skills to ensure required timelines pertaining to the new Federal Personnel Vetting Investigative Standards, current Federal Investigative Standards (FIS) and Expandable Focused Investigation (EFI) requirements are met.

Desired:

• Certification, Federal Background Investigator Training Program (FBITP)
• Certification, General Investigator (GS1810 series)

Minimum/General Experience & Education:

• High School Diploma
• Minimum 7-10 years of personnel security background investigation experience

Disclaimer:

The above information has been designed to indicate the general nature and level of work to be performed. It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities, and qualifications required of the contractor assigned to this position. Applying: If you feel you have the knowledge, skills and abilities for this position visit our careers page at www.armadausa.com.

Special Notes: Relocation is not available for these jobs.

ARMADA provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, marital status, amnesty, or status as a covered veteran in accordance with applicable federal, state and local laws. ARMADA complies with applicable state and local laws governing non-discrimination in employment in every location in which the company has facilities. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including, but not limited to, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training.

Must be able to successfully pass a background check, and pre-employment drug testing. Job offers are contingent upon results of background check and drug testing.