Security Specialist

Beltsville, MD - USA

Yearly Salary: $ 63900 - 90000

Posted on: 28-08-2025

Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

Immersive Concepts is seeking qualified Security Specialists to support the Government Accountability Office Industrial Security Program.

Objective:Assists the Personnel Security Specialists and Personnel Security Branch in collecting appropriate background information tracking and reviewing data completing reports maintaining databases and processing follow-up actions on various security-related matters within the Branch.

Performance Objectives:

Collaborate with GAO Infrastructure Operations (IO) to support the Security and Emergency Management (SEM) team.
Provide consulting and professional services as a Security Specialist III.

Qualifications:

Must be a U.S. citizen with a favorably adjudicated Tier 5 Investigation.
Must have or be able to obtain and maintain an active Top-Secret security clearance.
- Top Secret DOD Security Clearance Required
Minimum of 2 years of experience in personnel security investigations including:
- Collecting fingerprints manually.
- Initiating and submitting requests for personnel security investigations via e-QIP.
- Utilizing CVS/JPAS for records investigations and agency adjudications.
Education:
- Bachelors degree and 4 years of experience in a related field.
- Equivalent education and experience substitutions are accepted.

Key Responsibilities:

Initiate all agency personnel in the National Background Investigation Services (NBIS) eApp system.
Review completed personnel security forms for accuracy and completeness.
Prepare correspondence for personnel security records and background investigations.
Capture and submit fingerprints using the NBIS Secure Web Fingerprint Transmission (SWFT) system.
Reference the Central Verification System (CVS)/Joint Personnel Adjudication System (JPAS) and Defense Information System for Security (DISS) databases.
Record and track multiple personnel security tasks to completion.
Utilize database applications to input data for tracking and generating reports on personnel security actions.
Create and maintain personnel security files.
Retrieve security files for review by authorized personnel.
Review and analyze incoming investigation reports and process them appropriately.
Generate credit reports for agency personnel.
Submit and process various GAO forms related to security clearances and terminations.
Sponsor agency personnel into the USAccess system.
Prepare and submit clearance justifications and update the Security Case Management System (SCMS).
Respond to inquiries regarding investigation status and clearance actions.
Provide case status reports to the COR and/or SEM/PERSEC Branch Manager.
Protect personally identifiable information (PII) and data from unauthorized disclosure.

Work Site Location/Tour of Duty:

GAO Headquarters Building 441 G Street NW Washington DC 20548.
Regular 40-hour work week Monday through Friday 7:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m.
Onsite work with possible remote work upon prior approval.

Holidays and Closures:

Observes all federal holidays and other mandated closures.
Contractor personnel may work at alternate locations during closures with prior authorization.

Training:

Contractor personnel are expected to have necessary skills; additional training will be provided if required.

Work Area Restrictions:

Must adhere to government regulations regarding access to security areas and information confidentiality.

Deliverables:

Prepare deliverables as per the Statement of Work (SOW).
Duties may include initiation of personnel in the NBIS eApp system reviewing forms capturing fingerprints referencing databases and updating the Security Case Management System (SCMS).

Equal Opportunity Employer: Immersive Concepts is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.

Required Experience:

Unclear Seniority

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