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Personnel Security (PERSEC) Analyst
Job Location:
Job Location:
Washington, DC - USA
Monthly Salary:
$ 60000 - 130000
Monthly Salary:
Posted:
28 June 2026 (30+ days ago)
Posted:
Application Deadline:
25 September 2026
Application Deadline:
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Vacancies:
Job Summary
Come make your mark with Watermark!
FOUNDED BY USAF VETERANS in 2007 we are proud to be a Service-Disabled Veteran Owned Small Business.SUBJECT MATTER EXPERTS specializing in security and risk management. Were intimately familiar with DOD security programs and mission requirements.
OUR CORE VALUES drive every action we take as a company. We strive to exhibit PERSPECTIVE PASSION COMMUNICATION INTEGRITY AND ETHICS and BALANCE in all we do.
COMPETITIVE BENEFITS PACKAGE to address our employees physical mental emotional and financial well-being. This includes 100% employer- paid medical insurance ample paid leave a free employee assistance program and a competitive 401k savings plan. At Watermark our people come first!
Personnel Vetting (PV) Specialist
In this role you will be part of a federal agency team that provides personnel security program support for the vetting investigation and adjudication of individuals seeking access to federal employment national security information or sensitive positions.
In this role you will
- Process personnel vetting documents in support of investigations adjudications and continuous vetting (CV) alerts in accordance with federal guidelines and agency policy.
- Weigh an individuals whole character and history to determine whether that person represents a risk to the federal service and national security applying adjudicative guidelines across all relevant domains.
- Prepare comprehensive written reports on all pertinent issues recommending and providing supporting rationale for granting denying or revoking eligibility in the appropriate domain (e.g. security suitability fitness credentialing).
- Conduct in-depth analysis and evaluation of security files and source documents; evaluate information for authenticity and pertinence; identify potential risks arising from complex incomplete or ambiguous application data.
- Utilize personnel vetting systems including e-QIP/NBIS DCSA CVS/PIPS DISS DHS ISMS or similar agency platforms to process track and manage PV casework.
- Develop and maintain PV materials such as briefing slides process guides reports and manuals using Microsoft Office applications ensuring accuracy clarity and audience-appropriate presentation.
- Communicate regularly with individuals and organizations internally and externally providing positive customer service while effectively articulating sensitive issues regarding applicants and subjects of investigation.
- Refer appropriate cases to government sponsors for final action and coordinate follow-up as required to support timely mission execution.
Experience Requirements:
- A minimum of three (3) years of experience providing personnel vetting support to a federal government department or agency to include one or more of the following:
- Processing PV documents for investigations adjudications or CV alerts
- Providing adjudication support across national security suitability fitness or credentialing domains
- Contractor adjudicators must provide a certificate of adjudication training issued by a government department or agency. Accepted certifications include:
- OPM Fundamentals for Suitability and Fitness Adjudicators
- DoD Adjudicator Professional Certification
- U.S. Coast Guard Security Center Fundamentals of National Security Adjudication
- Comparable government-issued adjudication training certificates
- Demonstrated proficiency with personnel vetting systems (e-QIP/NBIS CVS/PIPS DISS ISMS or equivalent).
- Intermediate or higher proficiency in Microsoft Office applications including Outlook Word Excel PowerPoint and DOD365.
- Excellent customer service interpersonal and written communication skills with the ability to handle sensitive information with professionalism and discretion.
- Demonstrated critical thinking and analytical skills including the ability to review complex or ambiguous data and produce clear accurate written findings.
- Bachelors degree in a related field and three (3) years of directly relevant PV experience; or
- Seven (7) years of directly relevant PV experience (may substitute for degree)
- U.S. Citizenship required
- Current Secret clearance eligibility required at time of onboarding
- Experience with the Defense Information System for Security (DISS) or DHS Integrated Security Management System (ISMS).
- Prior direct support to DoD DHS or intelligence community personnel security programs.
- Familiarity with adjudicative guidelines under Security Executive Agent Directive (SEAD) 4 or equivalent policy frameworks.
- Background in counterintelligence awareness insider threat programs or federal human resources security.
*This position is contingent on contract award.*
The anticipated compensation range for this position is$.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 is an equal opportunity employer. All terms and conditions of employment are established without regard to race color religion sex sexual orientation gender identity national origin age pregnancy genetic information disability veteran status or any other protected category under applicable federal state and local laws.
Required Experience:
Manager
About Company
Watermark Risk Management International, LLC is an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer and does not discriminate in employment on the basis of race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy and gender identity), national origin, political affiliation, sexual orientation ... View more
