Personnel Security Specialist (Adjudicator)

Join our team as a Personnel Security Specialist (Adjudicator) and play a critical role in personnel security investigations. We are seeking dedicated professionals at the GS-12 and GS-13 levels.

• *GS-12 Personnel Security Specialist**

Requires one year of specialized experience equivalent to the GS-11 level, performing duties such as:

• Adjudicating background investigations and making basic security/suitability determinations.
• Utilizing standard operating procedures, manuals, and checklists to evaluate derogatory information.
• Resolving moderately difficult security issues and determining appropriate actions.
• Documenting investigation findings and communicating with applicants/employees to resolve suitability concerns.
• *GS-13 Personnel Security Specialist**

Requires one year of specialized experience equivalent to the GS-12 level, performing duties such as:

• Adjudicating complex background investigations, making security, suitability, and reciprocity determinations.
• Recommending policy changes and developing new methods to meet operational requirements.
• Providing authoritative advice and assistance to personnel security leadership.
• Developing informational and instructional materials for the personnel security program.
• Engaging with applicants/employees to resolve intricate suitability and security issues.
• *General Qualifications:**
• Must meet all qualification and time-in-grade requirements by the closing date.
• Specialized experience is mandatory; education cannot be substituted for experience at these grade levels.
• Your resume must clearly detail relevant experience and support application responses.