TSA - Personnel Security Officer

Potomac Management Solutions has an immediate need for an experienced full-time Adjudicator of Personnel Security Adjudication for Government Agency. Candidates must be experienced in conducting background adjudications in the federal sector with responsibility over adjudication process. Qualified candidates must have a minimum three (3) years experience performing federal adjudications, and an active TS Clearance.

Telework position however Once per week onsite is required.

Adjudicator Responsibilities are as follows:

Evaluate reports of investigations, interpret, and apply adjudicative guidelines, and author written documentation that clearly cites finding and justifies recommendations for eligibility determinations for access to SCI classified information consistent with the interest of national security.
Review investigative documents to identify discrepancies, inconsistencies, and areas of potentially requiring clarification or additional investigation; author written documentation that clearly cites results of review and recommended courses of action.
Prepares adjudicative read-down against national security adjudicative criteria. Controls the processing, review, and appeals actions, which include responding to legal briefs; preparing appropriate analysis and commentary on appeals for presentation to the Agency's security appeals panel in writing and with justification, recommends security clearance eligibility decisions on extremely sensitive investigative information involving highly complex and controversial issues.
Generate, evaluate, and make written recommendations (IAW with unit standard procedures and formats) on each assigned case file in support of clearance eligibility.
Knowledge and experience with federal personnel security data repositories (i.e. Scattered Castles,Joint
Personal Adjudication system, Defense Central Index of Investigations, and Clearance Verification System). Update security clearance databases as necessary to reflect eligibility determinations as directed.
Coordinates and prepares, in writing, original personnel security documentation; e.g.statements of reason, letters of intent, advisory letters, denial of access memoranda, etc. For each of the items above, routine duties shall include, but are not limited to:
Case file review of all relevant materials pertaining to a case including all paperwork, videotape, any other source materials, and the opinions of other relevant personnel.Review of unclassified and classified materials relevant to the adjudicative review.
Attend meetings intended to review and make recommendation on security case files
Provide assessment of security case file information.
Consult with management on problem-solving, conflict resolutions, and organization/group dynamics.
Prepare reports, coordinate special projects and programs, and respond to routine and non-routine inquiries.
Activities in support of the Personnel Security Program requirements.

Adjudicator Qualifications

Must be a US Citizen
Personnel Security Specialist will be required to be cleared at the Top Secret level
Minimum three (3) years of experience adjudicating suitability and security background investigations
Must Have a successful completion of an accredited Basic and Advanced Suitability Adjudication Course.
Proficient in Microsoft applications and knowledge of processing eQIP
Experienced user of NP2 Suite Application, Lexus Nexus and ISMS
Ability to multitask
Ability to work independently with minimal supervision
Proficient written and verbal communication skills
Work with tight and often conflicting deadlines
Coordination of work activities with other persons and groups
Must possess computer skills (Microsoft Office Suite) and other programs and system to facilitate work completion
Ability t o interact with representatives, executives and directors
Strong report writing skills
Familiar with laws, rules and regulations governing Personnel Security and Fitness/Suitability
Considerable Skill in expressing ideas, conclusions and make recommendation effectively, clearly and concisely, both orally and written
Employment Type: Full-Time
Salary: $ 90,000.00 Per Year