Position Title: Personnel Security Specialist BackgroundPurpose: Parker Tide is a veteran-owned, small business in DC. We serve as a value-added partner to the government. We are currently seeking Personnel Security Specialists to work with one of our DC clients. Salary: Depends on relevant experience., plus applicable hourly health and welfare benefit. Telework: 100% remote, unless otherwise directed.
Investigation: requires a Tier 4 high risk public trust or higher (Tier 4 or 5) – within the last five years. Duties: ▪ Determine whether prior investigation from another agency can be accepted via reciprocity in lieu of initiating a new investigation. ▪ Perform a variety of background investigation types: Investigations / Reinvestigations, Lockbox Investigations/Reinvestigations, Prescreen Approvals, and Reciprocity Checks. ▪ Use e-QIP, ABIS, and Outlook to invite subject to complete their investigation questionnaire. ▪ Review completed security questionnaires in e-QIP for errors and omissions. ▪ Perform quality review of all case documentation. ▪ Scan and/or attach case documents to various systems. ▪ Interface with subject of investigation to assist with access issues or questions about e-QIP. ▪ Work with IRS PERSEC Federal employees and contractors on case prep issues. ▪ Perform database research as needed. ▪ Initiate required fingerprint checks needed to initiate an investigation. ▪ Conduct phone and email contact with agency staff, OPM, and other POCs to perform tasks. ▪ Address deficiencies identified while processing cases. ▪ Update and correct data in information systems and databases including the ABIS. ▪ Refer OPM background reinvestigation case notifications to the appropriate staff. ▪ Respond to phone or written inquiries on routine matters, case questions, and status requests. ▪ Expedite background reinvestigations upon written notice from authorized personnel. ▪ Assist the Contract Management Module team with contractor onboarding tasks. ▪ Create contractor records in the Automated Background Investigations System. ▪ Validate/process onboarding documents submitted to Contract Management Module e-mail account. ▪ Assist with Contract Management Module maintenance tasks. ▪ Update contractor lifecycle page when adjudication or separation forms are received. ▪ Perform suitability prescreening and review required documents with minimal errors. ▪ Perform end to end adjudication as required. ▪ Review completed background investigations; compare and cross-check information. ▪ Communicate with customers and stakeholders both verbally and in writing as appropriate. ▪ Maintain personnel security records, verify data, and perform security checks utilizing specified government systems (e-QIP, US Access, Fingerprint Results, OF-306 etc.) ▪ Analyze investigation reports conducted by other security entities to support IRS determinations; screening, evaluation, and adjudication of background investigations, performing other duties as required to assist with resolving security concerns. ▪ Prepare written analysis and propose recommendations to resolve complex issues; identify high priority cases/issues for review as required. Qualifications: ▪ Requires a Tier 4 high risk public trust or higher (Tier 4 or 5) – within last five years.1-33 years of experience initiating and reviewing e-QIPs. • ▪ Demonstrate solid understanding of and perform duties in accordance with 5 CFR 731. ▪ Evaluate suitability applications and background investigations to elicit pertinent information and material facts to make a preliminary adjudicative decision, subject to Personnel Security Specialist’s (Adjudicator) review on whether to hire, approve or deny access. Duties: ▪ Determine whether prior investigation from another agency can be accepted via reciprocity in lieu of initiating a new investigation. ▪ Perform a variety of background investigation types: Investigations / Reinvestigations, Lockbox Investigations/Reinvestigations, Prescreen Approvals, and Reciprocity Checks. ▪ Use e-QIP, case management system, and Outlook to invite subject to complete their investigation questionnaires. ▪ Review completed security questionnaires in e-QIP for errors and omissions. ▪ Perform quality review of all case documentation. ▪ Scan and/or attach case documents to various systems. ▪ Interface with subject of investigation to assist with access issues or questions about e-QIP. ▪ Work with PERSEC Federal employees and contractors on case prep issues. ▪ Perform database research as needed. ▪ Initiate required fingerprint checks needed to initiate an investigation. ▪ Conduct phone and email contact with agency staff, OPM, and other POCs to perform tasks. ▪ Address deficiencies identified while processing cases. ▪ Update and correct data in information systems and databases including the case management system,ABIS. ▪ Refer OPM background reinvestigation case notifications to the appropriate staff. ▪ Respond to phone or written inquiries on routine matters, case questions, and status requests. ▪ Expedite background reinvestigations upon written notice from authorized personnel. ▪ Assist the Contract Management Module team with contractor onboarding tasks. ▪ Create contractor records in the case management system,Automated Background Investigations System. ▪ Validate/process onboarding documents submitted to Contract Management Module e-mail account. ▪ Assist with Contract Management Module maintenance tasks. ▪ Update contractor lifecycle page when adjudication or separation forms are received. ▪ Perform suitability prescreening and review required documents with minimal errors. ▪ Perform end to end adjudication as required. ▪ Review completed background investigations; compare and cross-check information. ▪ Communicate with customers and stakeholders both verbally and in writing as appropriate. ▪ Maintain personnel security records, verify data, and perform security checks utilizing specified government systems (e-QIP, US Access, Fingerprint Results, OF-306 etc.) ▪ Analyze investigation reports conducted by other security entities to support IRS determinations; screening, evaluation, and adjudication of background investigations, performing other duties as required to assist with resolving security concerns. ▪ Prepare written analysis and propose recommendations to resolve complex issues; identify high priority cases/issues for review as required. If you, or someone you know is interested in this opportunity, please reply with a resume. Referrals are always welcome. EEO: Parker Tide Corp. prohibits discrimination with respect to the hiring or promotion of individuals, conditions of employment, disciplinary and discharge practices, or any other aspect of employment based on sex, race, color, age, national origin, religion, disability, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, pregnancy, or veteran status.