Personnel Security Specialist HSPD-12

Amentum•Alexandria, VA

1d•$26 - $28•Onsite

About The Position

Amentum is a global leader in advanced engineering and innovative technology solutions, trusted by the United States and its allies to address their most significant and complex challenges in science, security and sustainability. Our people apply undaunted curiosity, relentless ambition and boundless imagination to challenge convention and drive progress. Our commitments are underpinned by the belief that safety, collaboration and well-being are integral to success. Headquartered in Chantilly, Virginia, we have approximately 50,000 employees in more than 70 countries across all 7 continents. The Security Specialist (HSPD-12) provides personnel and administrative support services for the Homeland Security Directive-12 (HSPD-12) offices within DHS Federal Protective Services (FPS), Personnel Security Division (PSD). Duties may include, but are not limited to: Initiate background investigations. Manage receipt of security documents submitted from contractor applicants. Conduct fingerprinting procedures Initiate contact with personal references, employers of applicants, and appointees for use in pre-employment suitability inquiries. Verify the appropriate level of background investigation being requested, and ensures all documents required for suitability processing have been completed and included in the individual files. Operate office equipment (e.g., computers, facsimile machines, copiers, scanners, printers, and phone systems). Prepare, submit, monitor, and update computer tracking systems concerning appropriate case material. Serve as a source of reference and guidance for staff members regarding the monitoring and maintenance of case-material. Provide research and technical support to projects. Process requests for Personal Verification Cards in accordance with HSPD-12 Review eQIP and forms for completeness, accuracy, and provide technical assistance with applicants Receives telephone calls and respond to incoming email messages Additional duties as needed.

Requirements

High School Diploma or equivalent required.
Minimum of three (3) years of relevant experience.
Relevant experience shall include experience within one or more of the standard securities and/or intelligence fields e.g., technical, physical, information, industrial, personnel and operational security.
Must be highly organized and have excellent oral and written communication skills.
Shall demonstrate a proficiency in various types of information technology applications, such as Microsoft Office, including MS Word, Access, Excel, and PowerPoint.
Must be able to obtain and maintain a US government Public Trust security clearance.
Note: US Citizenship is required to maintain a Public Trust Clearance.

Nice To Haves

Subject matter expertise and hands-on experience in one or more security and/or intelligence discipline and experience implementing complex government security and/or intelligence programs and policies is preferable.
Familiarity with ISMS, eQIP, CVS, and/or DISS is preferred, but not required.

Responsibilities

Initiate background investigations.
Manage receipt of security documents submitted from contractor applicants.
Conduct fingerprinting procedures
Initiate contact with personal references, employers of applicants, and appointees for use in pre-employment suitability inquiries.
Verify the appropriate level of background investigation being requested, and ensures all documents required for suitability processing have been completed and included in the individual files.
Operate office equipment (e.g., computers, facsimile machines, copiers, scanners, printers, and phone systems).
Prepare, submit, monitor, and update computer tracking systems concerning appropriate case material.
Serve as a source of reference and guidance for staff members regarding the monitoring and maintenance of case-material.
Provide research and technical support to projects.
Process requests for Personal Verification Cards in accordance with HSPD-12
Review eQIP and forms for completeness, accuracy, and provide technical assistance with applicants
Receives telephone calls and respond to incoming email messages
Additional duties as needed.