What are the responsibilities and job description for the HHS - Adjudicator (Remote) position at Protection Strategies Incorporated?
Join Our Team as a HHS - Adjudicator!
Who We Are:
At Protection Strategies, Inc. (PSI), a Service-Disabled Veteran Owned Small Business, we engage with industry professionals to provide top-tier security solutions and personnel security expertise for the U.S. Government. Our mission is to safeguard our clients' interests with integrity and innovation, reshaping the landscape of security.
Why PSI?:
Become part of a dedicated team that values people first and believes in making a meaningful impact. We offer cutting-edge solutions that promote safety and protect critical infrastructure. Your hard work will be recognized in our mission-driven culture.
What We Offer:
- Comprehensive Benefits: Medical, Dental, Vision, Telemedicine
- Financial Support: 401(K) Retirement Plan, Tuition Assistance, Disability Products
- Wellness Programs: Employee Assistance, GoodRx, Commuter Benefits
- Flexible Spending Accounts: HSA HRA
Position Overview:
This is full performance level staff work conducting an examination of a person's character or conduct over time, resulting in a favorable or unfavorable determination of their employment suitability, eligibility for access to classified information and materials. Per E.O 12968, eligibility for access to classified information shall not be requested to ranged solely to permit entry to, or ease of movement within, controlled areas when the employee has no need for access and access to classified information may reasonably be prevented.
Key Responsibilities:
- Screen, review, and evaluate completed "issue" and "non-issue" OPM conducted Background Investigation
- Identify and analyze derogatory and mitigating information for suitability (5CFR 731 E.O. 10450) and for national security (E.O. 12968)
- Request support documentation from applicant related to financial, criminal, or other matters, as required
- Prepare detailed adjudicative analytical summaries recommending further courses of action for processing with supporting rationale
- Manage and prepare for government signature requests for additional information and Suitability Letters and Letters of Advisement (LOA's).
- Manage caseload with appropriate follow-up based on government timelines
- Review appeals and reconsideration requests and prepare a summary of recommended Findings
Qualifications:
- Ability to work independently and with minimal supervision
- Bachelor's Degree or an equivalent combination of education and related experience in personnel security.
- Five (5) years of experience adjudicating suitability and security background investigations.
- Successful completion of an accredited Basic and Advanced Suitability Adjudication Course. The DOD course is sufficient for the online Basic Adjudicator training; however, the Advance Suitability Adjudication Course is the responsibility of the contractor. OSSI will only provide the contractor training on OSSI adjudication processes.
- Proficient in Microsoft applications and knowledge of processing e-QIP.
- Competencies:
- Ability to multi-task
- Proficient written and verbal communication skills
- Work with tight and often conflicting deadlines
- Coordination of work activities with other persons and groups
- Computer skills (Microsoft Office Suite) and other programs and systems to facilitate work completion
- Interact with representatives, executives, and directors
- Strong report writing skills
- Considerable knowledge of the laws, rules and regulations governing Personnel Security and Suitability.
- Considerable skill in expressing ideas, conclusions, and make recommendations effectively, clearly and concisely, both orally and in writing.
EEO Statement:
We are an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will be considered without discrimination based on race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability, or protected veteran status. We actively support diversity in our hiring practices. Employment offers will be contingent on passing a pre-employment drug screen.
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All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment and will not be discriminated against on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability, or protected veteran status. Our company takes affirmative action in support of its policy to and advance in employment individuals who are minorities, women, protected veterans, and individuals with disabilities.
Our company maintains a drug-free workplace. All offers of employment will be contingent on applicant passing a pre-employment drug screen.
