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Lead Personnel Security Specialist (Investigator)

Washington, District of Columbia
Salary
$121K–$157K/yr
Job Type
Full-time
Posted
11/7/2025

Job Description

Summary

Lead federal personnel vetting, pre-employment screening, and quality control, applying Federal Investigative Standards for secure eligibility.

This role requires a dedicated professional to apply Federal Investigative Standards for comprehensive personnel vetting and pre-employment screening. You will be instrumental in determining eligibility and ensuring compliance for secure access based on position sensitivity.

  • *Key Responsibilities:**
  • Apply comprehensive knowledge of Federal Investigative Standards for personnel vetting scenarios based on position sensitivity.
  • Conduct pre-employment screenings and determine interim clearance or temporary eligibility access.
  • Disseminate vetting procedures through written documentation, verbal instruction, and training sessions.
  • Perform quality control assessments to ensure adherence to established standards.
  • *Qualifications:**
  • Minimum of one year of specialized experience equivalent to the GS-13 grade level (or GS-12 for lower grade progression) in federal, state, local government, or equivalent public/private sector roles.
  • Experience must include duties similar to those listed above.
  • Substitution of education for specialized experience is not permitted for this grade level.
  • *Additional Information:**
  • Relevant experience must be clearly reflected in your resume.
  • Candidates eligible for federal career transition (CTAP/ICTAP) or Veterans Employment Opportunity Act (VEOA) programs may receive selection priority. Refer to the full vacancy announcement for detailed eligibility requirements.


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