What are the responsibilities and job description for the HHS - Personnel Security Specialist position at Protection Strategies Incorporated?
Join Our Team as a HHS - Personnel Security Specialist!
Location: Remote
***Must answer all application questions to be considered***
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:
Personnel Security Specialist reviews investigation request documentation for accuracy and completeness and processes e-QIP packets for federal and contractor employees. They initiate the paperwork for background investigations, review the information submitted by the applicants, corresponds with the applicants for clarifying information, responsible for data entry requirements associated with each record, making case files, forwarding cases for processing, and submits the e-QIP packet to be reviewed and forwarded to OPM.
Key Responsibilities:
- Review applicant completed eQIP forms and other related and necessary forms for the initiation of background investigations.
- Assist applicants with corrective action concerning completion/submission of personnel security documents.
- Assist customers with eQIP submissions, perform applicable entries into the Office of Security and Strategic Information (OSSI) personnel security database, schedule fingerprint appointments if required, other clerical duties as required.
- Track personnel security documents to ensure accurate processing.
- Mail documents and perform basic customer service administrative functions when applicable.
Qualifications:
- Associate degree or equivalent experience
- Two (2) years of experience processing and reviewing eQIP applications and providing customer service in a government personnel security office environment.
- Experience with initiating SF-85s and/or SF-86s through eQIP system
- Knowledgeable of OPM processing and requirements for submission of eQIP
- Proficient in Microsoft applications
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.
Ready to Make a Difference?
Apply now to join PSI and help shape a safer future!
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.
