Security Assistant – Entry Level

Company Description

Headquartered in Bethesda, Maryland, ISN Corporation is a nationwide provider of specialized professional services to Federal government agencies. ISN's portfolio includes work with over 100 Federal agencies.

ISN Corporation has been awarded a place in the Washington Business Journal's list of the 50 Fastest Growing Government Contractors. ISN is was also on the Business Inc. Magazine's 5000 List of Fastest Growing Private Companies for two years.

ISN Corporation offers many competitive benefits to its employees, including:

• Major medical insurance with prescription coverage
• Dental plan
• Flexible spending
• Short-term and long-term disability benefits at no cost to employees
• Basic life insurance at no cost to employees
• Retirement Plan
• Paid leave with accrual beginning at Date of Hire

We are looking for an energetic, self-starting, organized, detail-oriented candidate with the ability to multitask in a fast-paced environment to join our team.

Headquartered in Bethesda, Maryland, ISN Corporation is a nationwide provider of specialized professional services to Federal government agencies. ISN's portfolio includes work with over 100 Federal agencies.

ISN Corporation has been awarded a place in the Washington Business Journal's list of the 50 Fastest Growing Government Contractors. ISN is was also on the Business Inc. Magazine's 5000 List of Fastest Growing Private Companies for two years.

ISN Corporation offers many competitive benefits to its employees, including:

• Major medical insurance with prescription coverage
• Dental plan
• Flexible spending
• Short-term and long-term disability benefits at no cost to employees
• Basic life insurance at no cost to employees
• Retirement Plan
• Paid leave with accrual beginning at Date of Hire

We are looking for an energetic, self-starting, organized, detail-oriented candidate with the ability to multitask in a fast-paced environment to join our team.

Job Description

ISN is actively recruiting skilled professionals to support the Security Division's comprehensive background investigation (BI) contractor services in Huntsville (HSV) and the National Capital Region (NCR). Our mission is to perform a full range of Background Investigations (BI) services in compliance with multiple Executive Orders (EOs), Security Executive Agent Directives (SEADs), Investigative Standards (IS), and FBI Policies. In these roles, you will help satisfy OGA and TW 2.0 requirements, identifying and adjudicating personnel threats that could compromise the FBI's mission. Most clearances are Top Secret (TS), requiring initial full-field Single Scope Background Investigations (SSBIs) and reinvestigations. Your work will ensure the FBI maintains its high standards and compliance with policies set by executive orders, ODNI, and OPM for personnel vetting. Must have a current TS security clearance and must be capable of obtaining SCI access that includes a requirement to pass a security CI polygraph exam.

Functional Responsibilities

• Proficient computer skills to include:
  • Working knowledge of Microsoft Office software applications (Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint).
  • Use of the Internet to conduct research and/or open-source checks in aid of investigations.
• Conduct and interpret database checks and credit reports.
• Perform data entry.
• Provide direct support and service to the administration of the FBI Security Program, including logs, audits, analytical analysis, inventory, workflow tracking, maintaining schedules, and presentation briefs.
• Provide support, analysis, and research into complex problems and processes related to Personal Security.
• Work on complex problems and provide solutions.
• Advise supervisor of potentially controversial matters or those with far-reaching implications.
• Initiate or perform extensive FBI indices checks, arrest record checks, and similar tasks to obtain pertinent and identifying information for the cases assigned.
• Recommend the need for polygraph examinations and/or interviews based on analysis of all available data. Compose appropriate communications to pertinent FBI HQ Divisions and FOs to initiate these processes, setting forth any specific guidance that should be followed (e.g., particular areas in question, special qualifications desired of interviewer). Determinations and resulting communications are subject to review and approval by the Government lead.
• Summarize all data provided and developed in a formal written analysis of security concerns and their resolutions, considering information developed.
• Establish and maintain liaison with other FBI HQ Divisions, DOJ, and other agency officials, including members of the IC, to obtain, develop, and/or resolve queries as required.
• Coordinate or work in concert with other FBI components as required to surface, develop, and resolve various issues encountered.
• Recommend new methods and procedures for passing and affirming clearances, including SCI/Regulations, FISs, and/or EO and DOJ Orders.
• Perform security assessment investigations and provide recommendations to the FBI HQ.
• Review and analyze requests for investigations concerning security clearances.
• Prepare a detailed analysis of all information developed, including potential remedial or precautionary actions to meet minimum security standards.
• Assist with briefings and debriefings of individual cases as necessary.
• Maintain electronic and hardcopy logs, scan and upload documentation.
• Update and audit electronic workflow tracking programs.
• Provide customer service and appointment scheduling.
• Upload all official documents into the defined system of record, management, workflow, or tracking systems, files, and/or sub-files.

Qualifications

Minimum Experience Requirements

• High School degree or equivalent.
• Experienced in the use of Microsoft Office products.
• Demonstrated interpersonal and customer service skills.
• Experience performing routine office administrative support functions.
• Demonstrated analytical ability to critically review and analyze various types of incoming material and investigative reports to discern potential security vulnerabilities and identify viable investigative leads.
• Current TS security clearance and must be capable of obtaining SCI access that includes a requirement to pass a security CI polygraph exam.

Additional Information

ISN Corporation is an Equal Opportunity Employer

ISN Corporation is an Equal Employment Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, national origin, protected veteran status, disability status, marital status, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by law.

ISN Corporation is a Drug-Free Workplace. Candidates are required to pass a pre-employment background investigation before beginning employment.