Security Assistant

ORAU is offering a full-time, temporary employment opportunity with the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) for the Security Assistant position. This is a one-year base contract with 4 option years. The Security Assistant will support the FBI by performing administrative, operational, and programmatic tasks related to facility security, personnel clearance processing, and compliance with security regulations. This role is critical to safeguarding the FBI's mission by ensuring that security functions are conducted efficiently, accurately, and in accordance with federal standards.

Conducts and interprets database checks and credit reports.
• Performs data entry.
• Provides direct support and service to the administration of the FBI Security Program, including but not limited to logs, audits, analytical analysis, inventory, workflow tracking, maintaining schedules, and presentation briefs.
• Provides support, analysis, and research into complex problems and processes relating to Personal Security.
• Works on complex problems and provides solutions.
• Advises the supervisor of potentially controversial matters or those matters with far-reaching implications.
• Initiates or performs extensive FBI indices checks, arrest record checks, and similar tasks to obtain pertinent and identifying information for the cases assigned.
• Recommends the need for polygraph examinations and/or interviews based upon analysis of all data available.
• Composes appropriate communications to pertinent FBI HQ Divisions and FOs to initiate same, setting forth any specific guidance which should be followed regarding same (i.e., particular areas in question which need to be resolved; special qualifications desired of interviewer; etc.). Determinations and resulting communications are subject to review and approval by the Government lead.
• Summarizes all data provided and developed in a formal written analysis of the security concerns and their resolutions, considering the information created.
• Establishes and maintains liaison with other FBI HQ Divisions, DOJ, and other agency officials, including members of the IC, to obtain, develop, and/or resolve queries as required.
• Coordinates or works in concert with other FBI components as required to surface, develop, and resolve various issues encountered.
• Recommends new methods and procedures for passing and affirming clearances, including SCI/Regulations, FISs, and/or EO and DOJ Orders.
• Performs security assessment investigations and provides recommendations to the FBI HQ.
• Reviews and analyzes requests for investigations concerning security clearances.
• Prepares a detailed analysis of all information developed, including potential remedial or precautionary actions to meet minimum security standards.
• Assists with briefings and debriefings of individual cases as necessary.
• Maintains electronic and hardcopy logs. Scanning and uploading documentation.
• Updates and audits electronic workflow tracking programs.
• Provides customer service and appointment scheduling.
• Uploads all official documents into the defined system of record, management, workflow, or tracking systems, files, and /or sub - files.

• Bachelor's or Associate Degree
• 1 Year of Experience
• Must have a Top Secret, Poly is a plus.
• Experienced in the use of Microsoft Office products.
• Demonstrated interpersonal and customer service skills.
• Experience performing routine office administrative support functions.
• Demonstrated analytical ability to critically review and analyze various types of incoming material and investigative reports to discern potential security vulnerabilities and to identify viable investigative leads.
• Proficient computer skills to include:
  • Working knowledge of Microsoft Office software applications (Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint)
  • Use of the Internet to conduct research and/or open-source checks in aid of investigations.