Personnel Security Specialist

Employer: TASC
Location: Washington, DC, US
Job # 5674BR

Why TASC? At TASC we are committed to advancing our customers’ missions and creating a safer world. See yourself designing the next vital solution to get ahead of evolving cyber threats or advancing security efforts to protect Americans at home and around the globe.
Job Responsibilities Functional Responsibility: Assist in conducting preliminary and final reviews of statements of personal history and related data prior to initiation of background investigation procedures. Conduct background investigations of individuals who would occupy positions where a determination of suitability for employment or access to classified information is required. Prepare reports on investigations resulting from interviews conducted during background investigations. Draft summary sheets on the results of investigations for all assigned cases. In case of derogatory information, drafts detailed evaluation of the adverse information. When the information is insufficient to make a recommendation regarding the disposition of the case the PSS must draft a list of recommended questions for lines of inquiry for follow on investigations. Assist in adjudicating personal background investigations for suitability for employment with the FBI and/or issuance of a security clearance. Work assignments may 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.
Qualifications Required Active Clearance: Top Secret

Minimum Experience: Minimum 5 years experience in a personnel security investigative or investigative analyst field, possess excellent analytical skills; experience conducting security related adjudications; possess excellent written communication skills; experience interpreting local agency checks and credit reports, and possess excellent computer skills to include proficiency in MS Word, Excel, and WordPerfect.

Minimum Education: Undergraduate degree
About TASC Join us and see your engineering and technology expertise help address the nation’s most pressing and complex challenges. For nearly 50 years, TASC has worked on the front lines with our customers on missions that strengthen security and safety and protect the basic values of our society. TASC provides systems engineering, integration and decision-support services to the Intelligence Community, Department of Defense and civilian agencies of the federal government. TASC is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer committed to hiring and retaining a diverse workforce, including protected veterans and individuals with disabilities.
Position Type Full Time




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