SHAi LLC is a rapidly growing small business that provides Information Technology and General Construction solutions tailored for the unique needs of government facilities. Our principal focus is providing cyber security, network augmentation, engineering, and program management services to Federal agencies and departments. We are seeking a Security Specialist for our government client in Washington, DC.
The Security Specialist will assist 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.
Roles & 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 client 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.
Requirements:
- Must be a U.S. citizen with a favorable adjudicated Tier 5 investigation.
- Must have or be able obtain and maintain an active Top-Secret security clearance.
- Minimum of 2 years of experience in personnel security investigations, including: Collecting fingerprint manually, Initiating and submitting requests for personnel security investigations via e-QIP, Utilizing CVS/JPAS for records, investigations and agency adjudications.
Education & Experience:
- Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university and 4 years of experience in a related field.
Shai LLC is an Equal Opportunity / Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, national origin, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, age, disability, protected veteran status, or any other protected class.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $78,000.00 - $88,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- Dental insurance
- Health insurance
- Paid time off
- Vision insurance
Experience level:
Schedule:
- 8 hour shift
- Monday to Friday
Security clearance:
Work Location: In person