Personnel Security Specialist for FBI operations reviewing investigation documentation for accuracy and processing. Support background investigations and conduct security assessments for personnel qualifications.
Responsibilities
Perform duties associated with lower grade levels, as required
Provide supporting research and analysis for complex security-related problems and processes with minimal direction
Serve as an experienced contributor on project teams and working groups
Apply critical thinking and analysis to support written documentation and oral presentations
Review and analyze requests for investigations related to security clearances, reciprocity, requirements, violations, assessments, and access eligibility
Review FBI investigative files and related materials to extract identifying information and identify record matches, inconsistencies, and investigative concerns
Examine materials for potential misrepresentation, criminal or unethical conduct, and other indicators that may impact trustworthiness, reliability, or suitability
Conduct Personnel Security Interviews (PSIs) based on investigative findings or FBI HQ request
Prepare detailed written analysis and recommendations to support additional investigative steps and address security concerns
Conduct security briefings including Security Awareness and Hostile Threat topics; update briefings as needed to align with requirements
Assist in preliminary and final review of statements of personal history and related documentation prior to background investigation initiation
Conduct background investigations (BIs) for positions requiring suitability determinations or access to classified information
Prepare investigative reports resulting from interviews conducted during BIs
Draft summary sheets for assigned cases, including detailed evaluation of derogatory information when applicable
Develop recommended lines of inquiry when information is insufficient to support case disposition recommendations
Assist with recommendations for adjudication actions related to FBI employment and/or security clearance eligibility
Review Personnel Security Questionnaires (SF-86 and SF-85P)
Verify applicant-submitted information and contact subjects using approved methods to resolve missing or incomplete data
Input and retrieve data from applicable systems and sources, including credit bureaus, local agency checks, and other record checks
Prioritize assignments, manage schedules, and meet case processing deadlines
Use advanced interview skills to gather in-depth background details from subjects
Conduct peer reviews as required
Requirements
Minimum of two (2) years of experience developing and writing Reports of Investigation supporting investigative and/or adjudication records
Experience conducting and interpreting database checks and credit reports
Experience performing routine office administrative support functions
Demonstrated analytical ability to review and interpret investigative reports and incoming materials to identify potential security vulnerabilities and investigative leads
Bachelor’s degree and five (5) years of experience in the personnel security investigative or investigative analyst field, or Federal Law Enforcement, OR Associate’s degree and seven (7) years of experience in the personnel security investigative or investigative analyst field, or Federal Law Enforcement
Experience interpreting governmental and commercial database checks to identify areas of concern during investigations
Experience analyzing investigative reports and applying adjudicative standards to support recommendations regarding approval, denial, or revocation of eligibility for access to national security information
Ability to obtain and maintain a Top-Secret security clearance with SCI access, including successful completion of a CI polygraph exam
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