Personnel Security Specialist (Entry, Mid and Senior Level)

Job Description

Job Description

Join One of the Fastest-Growing Companies in Government Services!

At ISN Corporation , headquartered in Bethesda, Maryland, we deliver specialized professional services to over 100 Federal government agencies across the country. Our reputation for excellence and results has earned us a spot on the Washington Business Journal’s list of the 50 Fastest Growing Government Contractors , as well as the Inc. 5000 list of Fastest Growing Private Companies —two years running!

We’re not just growing fast—we’re building something great.

Why You’ll Love Working at ISN:
We believe great work starts with a great workplace. Here’s what we offer to support you:

• Comprehensive medical coverage with prescription benefits
• Dental plan to keep you smiling
• Flexible spending accounts for smarter saving
• Company-paid short- and long-term disability insurance
• Free basic life insurance —because we’ve got your back
• A solid retirement plan to help you plan ahead
• Paid time off starting on Day 1

Who We’re Looking For:
You’re organized, energetic, and ready to make an impact. You thrive in fast-paced environments, love checking things off your to-do list, and can juggle multiple priorities without breaking a sweat. Most importantly, you bring a positive attitude and a problem-solving mindset to everything you do.

If you’re a self-starter with an eye for detail and a passion for excellence, we’d love to meet you.

Misson. Innovation. Impact. Grow with us today!

ISN is seeking Entry, Mid, and Senior-Level Personnel Security Specialist to provide support for security assessment investigations, including background investigations, periodic reinvestigations, security clearances for a government Support Services program. This will also involve employment suitability determinations and continuous evaluation of employees to ensure eligibility for employment

Job Duties:

• With minimum direction, provides supporting research and analysis into complex problems and processes.
• Serves as expert on project teams.
• Provides critical thinking and analysis utilized for completion of written documentation and oral presentations.
• Applies extensive experience and full knowledge of security disciples.
• Reviews and analyzes requests for investigations concerning security clearances, reciprocity, requirements, violations, and assessments. Subjects of the investigations range from on - board employees, contract/access applicants and other personnel requiring security clearances or access to specific facilities.
• Reviews and analyzes various investigative files and related material to determine and extract all possible identifying information, matching records, questionable or overlapping elements and other areas of investigative consideration, which could have a bearing on an individual's reliability, trustworthiness, and loyalty.
• Examines and analyzes material to determine any deliberate misrepresentation of facts, criminal or immoral conduct, any signs of mentally disabling illness, sympathetic association with hostile intelligence individuals/organizations and facts or fragments of information which furnish reason to sustain suspicion that the subject may be a possible security risk.
• Conducts PSIs as determined during the course of the security investigation, in conjunction with information developed or per the request of HQ.
• Prepares a detailed analysis of all information developed, supporting analysis and recommendations to initiate further investigation, and any additional security concerns and recommendations based on this information, which would include remedial or precautionary action to meet minimum security standards. Ensures that all relevant information and justification is developed and properly considered in accordance with security policies and regulations.
• Conducts security briefings which include Security Awareness and Hostile Threat. Revises security briefings based on the specific issues developed and security requirements.
• Assists in conducting preliminary and final reviews of statements of personal history and related data prior to the initiation of background investigation procedures.
• Conducts BIs of individuals who would occupy positions where a determination of suitability for employment or access to classified information is required.
• Prepares reports on investigations resulting from interviews conducted during BIs.
• Drafts summary sheets on the results of investigations for all assigned cases. In case of derogatory information, drafts a detailed evaluation of the adverse information.
• When information is insufficient to make a recommendation regarding the disposition of the case, drafts a list of recommended questions for lines of inquiry for follow - on investigations.
• Assists in making recommendations for adjudication of personal background investigations for employment and/or issuance of a security clearance.
• Works assignments include but are not limited to:
  • Review Personnel Security Questionnaires (SF - 86 and SF - 85P)
  • Verify information submitted on applications
  • Contact subjects via approved methods to complete information on background investigation forms
  • Input data from MAC applications
  • Retrieve data from credit bureaus, request Local Agency Checks, review reports to determine criminal record, traffic violation, etc.
• Prepares reports on investigations resulting from interviews conducted during the BI.
• Drafts summary sheets on the results of investigations for all assigned cases.
• Prioritizes assignments and creates schedules to meet deadlines.
• Uses advanced interview skills to work with subjects to gather more in - depth details relating to their backgrounds.
• Conducts peer reviews as required.

Entry Level-

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree or associate degree with four (4) years’ experience
• Two (2) years of experience in the personnel security investigative or investigative analyst field.
• Experience conducting and interpreting database checks and credit reports.
• 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 to identify viable investigative leads.
• Active TS/SCI w/CI Poly (full scope)

Mid Level-

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree or associate’s degree with nine (9) years’ of relevant experience.
• Seven (7) years of experience in the personnel security investigative or investigative analyst field.
• Experience interpreting Governmental and commercial database checks to identify areas of concern during the investigative process.
• Experience analyzing investigative reports and other sources of information to identify security vulnerabilities; to develop investigative leads; to propose a recommendation as to the approval, denial, or revocation of eligibility for access to national security information based on the application of the appropriate adjudicative standards.
• Active TS/SCI w/CI Poly (full scope)

Senior Level-

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree (or associate’s degree with seventeen (17) years’ experience in federal law enforcemet or 19 years of experience in the personnel security investigative or investigative analyst field)
• Fifteen (15) plus years of experience in Federal LE or (17) plus years of experience working in the personnel security investiagative or investigative analyst field.
• Technical training/certification as an investigator and/or adjudicator is required.
• Prior security management experience preferred.
• Active TS/SCI w/CI Poly OR a TS with the ability to secure SCI and CI poly.

ISN Corporation is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer .

We are an Equal Employment Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. 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 maintains a Drug-Free Workplace . All candidates must successfully complete a pre-employment background investigation prior to starting employment.

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