Summary
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The Office of Protective Services, Personnel Security Division is seeking a dynamic individual to join our team. As a Security Specialist (Personnel Security), you will be assisting with processing reciprocity and reviewing background investigations for national security clearances, assisting with facilitating clearances for position upgrades and downgrades, preparing and sending collateral visit letters as well as assisting with collateral briefings / debriefings and continuous vetting.
Overview
- Accepting applications
- Open & closing dates :
01 / 10 / 2025 to 01 / 14 / 2025
Salary :69,923 - $109,975 per year
Pay scale & grade :GS 9 - 11
Location :1 vacancy in the following location :
Remote job :Telework eligible :Yes-as determined by the agency policy.
Travel Required :Occasional travel - You may be expected to travel for this position.
Relocation expenses reimbursed :Appointment type :Term - Not to exceed 2 years with the option to extend to a maximum of 6 years
Work schedule :Full-time
Service :Competitive
Promotion potential :Supervisory status :Drug test :Additional information :This job is open to U.S. citizens, nationals or those who owe allegiance to the U.S.
Duties
Conducts research of personnel security information using required clearance verification systems to verify an individual selected has a prior background investigation and / or security clearance for reciprocity.Conducts collateral briefings and debriefings for position upgrades and downgrades.Completes and sends collateral Visit Authorization Requests when requested.Assists with preparing correspondence on Continuous Evaluation and Personnel Security matters.Evaluates responses to interrogatories and provides recommendations for further action.Conducts status checks in response to inquiries from others and answers inquiries from the public and private sectors. Maintains group electronic mailboxes.Maintains the Identity and Access Management (IdMAX), NASAs identity management and personnel security tracking system / database in accordance with Agency requirements.Fosters a culture of engagement, diversity, inclusiveness, excellence and innovation.Requirements
This position is open to U.S. citizens, nationals or those who owe allegiance to the U.S.Position subject to pre-employment background security investigation.You must meet qualifications requirements by the closing date of this announcement.If selected, you will be required to complete a financial disclosure statement.This position may require a one-year trial period.Qualifications
To qualify for GS-09 level :
One year of directly related specialized experience equivalent to the GS-07 level :Maintaining electronic mailboxes to provide guidance and responses to inquiries;
Utilizing the internet to obtain background information for performing basic investigative matters;Inputting investigative data and updating that information into computer systems / databases to maintain records.OR Completed all requirements for a master's or equivalent graduate degree in an appropriate field.OR Completed 2 full academic years of progressively higher-level graduate education leading to a master's degree or equivalent graduate degree in an appropriate field.OR LL.B or J.D, if related.OR Have an equivalent combination of experience and graduate study as discussed above.To qualify for GS-11 :
One year of directly related specialized experience equivalent to the GS-09 level :Monitoring electronic mailboxes or personnel security databases to ensure timely processing of cases to ensure compliance with performance and accountability requirements;
Ensuring applications for background investigations are completed and meet compliance requirements;Preparing correspondence to customers (e.g., letters, memos, emails) related to personnel security inquiries.OR Completed all requirements for a doctoral degree (i.e., Ph.D. or equivalent) in an appropriate field.OR Completed 3 full academic years of progressively higher-level graduate education leading to a Ph.D. degree or equivalent doctoral degree in an appropriate field.OR LL.M., if related.OR Have an equivalent combination of experience and graduate study as discussed above.Education
This job does not have an education qualification requirement.
How You Will Be Evaluated
You will be evaluated for this job based on how well you meet the qualifications listed above.
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Salary : $69,923 - $109,975
