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FOUNDED BY USAF VETERANSin 2007 we are proud to be a ServiceDisabled Veteran Owned Small Business.
SUBJECT MATTER EXPERTSspecializing in security and risk management. Were intimately familiar with DOD security programs and mission requirements.
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Personnel Security Specialist
Watermark is seeking a Personnel Security Specialist to review and analyze Tiers 15 background investigations assess preemployment eligibility in accordance with 5 CFR 731 and utilize systems such as eQIP CVS and ISMS. The ideal candidate will demonstrate strong analytical and communication skills to prepare adjudicative reports provide suitability recommendations and deliver exceptional customer service while ensuring compliance with federal guidelines. This is a 100 onsite position.
In this role you will.
- Perform indepth analysis and evaluation of Personnel Suitability/Security Investigations security files and other source documents Evaluate and analyze all available information to determine its authenticity and pertinence Review suitability documents and related material for information adversely reflecting on individuals conduct and character and Package adjudicative cases that are complex requiring management to make final suitability eligibility determinations.
- Analyze data (e.g. applicant correspondence court dispositions and applicable credit reports) highlight key findings and communicate issues/problems (oral and written) for recommendation of determining suitability for preemployment based on 5 CFR 731 suitability criteria.
- Conduct supervisory reviews of completed adjudication reports and correspondence activities.
- Provide a positive customer service experience communicating regularly with individuals/organizations both internally and externally.
- Effectively articulate sensitive issues regarding applicants and subjects of investigation.
- Develop PERSEC materials such as briefing slides reports and process guides/manuals with the ability to review and edit materials for content style grammar completeness technical accuracy and audience understanding.
- Perform additional duties as assigned
- Required travel minimum 10 of the time or up to 4 times per year
Experience Requirements:- 10 years relevant experience in personnel security
- Recent experience (within the last two years) providing prescreening background investigative support services of Tiers 15 (or equivalent background investigation) of SF85/85P/86 OF306 fingerprint results and FBI Criminal History Check Results.
- Advanced proficiency with various types of information technology applications such as Microsoft Office including MS Word Access Excel and PowerPoint
- Experience utilizing the Electronic Questionnaires for Investigations Processing (eQIP) system and the Office of Personnel of Management (OPM)/Defense Counterintelligence Security Agency (DCSA) Central Verification System (CVS)/Personnel Investigations Processing System (PIPS) to validate the need for background investigation and identify where reciprocity may be applied based on OPM policy.
- Desirable: experience utilizing the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) Integrated Security Management System (ISMS) or similar agency systems
- Excellent Customer Service skills
Education Requirements:- A bachelors degree in a security related discipline or a minimum of five years documented experience in adjudication customer service and PerSec automated systems
Security Clearance Requirements:- DOD Secret Clearance
- Ability to obtain DHS Suitability
Other Requirements:- Reports to a physical location and requires the ability to traverse between buildings
- 10 Travel Required
- May require sedentary work at least 50 of the time
- Must be able to regularly lift up to 50 lbs
- Ability to manage stress with a high degree of maturity/professionalism
- Demonstrated critical thinking and leadership skills and the ability to work well with others
- Effective verbal and written communication skills
KEYWORDS: personnel security PERSEC Tiers OF306s CVS DISS Excel Investigations Adjudication
The anticipated compensation range for this positionis$90000 $105000. Multiple considerations are taken into account when determining the final salary/hour rate including but not limited to Contract Wage Determination education and certifications relevant work experience related skills and competencies as well as Federal Government Contract Labor categories. Central to Watermarks employment philosophy is the wellbeing of our employees which is why we offer a robust benefits package and wellness program alongside of annual base compensation.
Watermark Risk Management International LLC is an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race color religion sex (including pregnancy and gender identity) national origin political affiliation sexual orientation marital status disability genetic information age membership in an employee organization retaliation parental status military service or other nonmerit factors.
Watermark Risk Management International LLC is a federal contractor and is therefore subject to any federal vaccine mandates or other customer vaccination requirements.
Required Experience:
Manager