TS/SCI - Security Specialist (Continuous Evaluation / Vetting Investigator) - Level 3

Security Specialist (Continuous Evaluation / Vetting Investigator) – Level 3 Location: On-site – Springfield, VA
Clearance Required: Top Secret/SCI with the ability to obtain a CI poly (required to apply)

Help protect the mission by protecting who keeps their access. We’re seeking an experienced Continuous Evaluation / Continuous Vetting (CE/CV) Investigator to support our customer’s trusted workforce and vetting programs, turning complex investigative data into clear, defensible security recommendations.

About the Role In this role, you’ll be a senior CE/CV investigator within the customer’s Personnel Security Division, handling complex, high-impact cases. You’ll manage the full investigative lifecycle—from data collection and interviews to Reports of Investigation (ROIs) and coordination with adjudications—while working closely with a wide range of internal and external stakeholders.

What You’ll Do

• Document, file, update, and maintain all investigative actions in PeopleSoft and SharePoint security systems of record.
• Collect, research, investigate, and resolve security concerns in accordance with Federal Investigative Standards (FIS) Expandable Focused Investigation (EFI) Module.
• Complete high-quality Reports of Investigation (ROIs) with an error rate not to exceed 5%, and forward all relevant information to the Adjudications Branch within established division timelines.
• Collaborate, coordinate, and share information with internal and external stakeholders (e.g., Office of the Inspector General, Counter Insider Threat, Counterintelligence, General Counsel, Human Development), and others as directed by leadership.
• Collect and develop information from a variety of sources, following up as needed to ensure timely action on all CE/CV events.
• Produce ROIs that are accurate, detailed, succinct, and well organized, consistently meeting quality standards.
• Coordinate with sources to resolve missing or discrepant information, demonstrating meticulous attention to detail when reconciling data.
• Prepare all applicable filer notifications related to program-directed self-disclosure requirements at intervals specified by the program.
• Investigate and process CE/CV cases within the timelines designated by the Team Lead for each filing season.
• Accurately assess the 13 adjudicative guidelines/areas of concern in line with FIS EFI, new Federal Personnel Vetting Investigative Standards, and SEAD 3, 4, and 6.

What You Bring (Required)

• 7–10 years of personnel security background investigation experience.
• Comprehensive interview skills to detect anomalies, pursue issue resolution, and obtain coverage for developed information.
• Clear and concise writing skills—especially for investigative narratives and ROIs.
• Positive, engaging communication style with subjects, colleagues, and leadership.
• Excellent organizational skills to consistently meet timelines tied to the new Federal Personnel Vetting Investigative Standards, current FIS, and EFI requirements.

Bonus Points (Desired)

• Federal Background Investigator Training Program (FBITP) certification.
• General Investigator (GS-1810 series) certification.

If you thrive on complex investigative work, enjoy digging into the details, and want your findings to directly influence high-consequence vetting decisions, we’d like to hear from you.