Personnel Security Specialist (Adjudicator)
Washington, District of Columbia
Salary
$101K–$157K/yr
Job Type
Full-time
Posted
11/26/2025
Job Description
Summary
Adjudicate background investigations, determine security and suitability, and resolve complex personnel security issues.
We are seeking a dedicated Personnel Security Specialist to adjudicate background investigations and make critical security and suitability determinations.
- *Key Responsibilities:**
- Adjudicate background investigations and render security and suitability determinations.
- Evaluate investigation findings in compliance with established Suitability Factors and Adjudicative Guidelines.
- Communicate effectively with applicants, employees, and management regarding personnel security matters.
- *For GS-13 Level:* Interpret and apply regulations to resolve complex security issues.
- *Required Qualifications:**
- **GS-12 Level:** One year of specialized experience (equivalent to GS-11 federal service) performing duties related to background investigation adjudication and security determinations.
- **GS-13 Level:** One year of specialized experience (equivalent to GS-12 federal service) performing duties related to background investigation adjudication, including resolving complex security issues.
- Relevant experience must be clearly documented in your resume.
- Note: Education cannot be substituted for specialized experience for these grade levels.
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