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Security Specialist III –Personnel Security Adjudication Specialist

ARMADA, Ltd.
Washington, DC Full Time
POSTED ON 3/27/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 4/25/2026
Type: Full Time

Location: Washington, DC

Overtime Exempt: No

Reports To: ARMADA HQ

Security Clearance Required: Top Secret w/ SCI

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Duties & Responsibilities

  • Security Specialist III - Personnel Security Adjudication Specialist adjudicate government background investigations for individuals requiring a suitability, fitness, and/or national security determination.
  • Security Specialist III prepare and submit security packages to the CIA for Sensitive Compartmentalized Information (SCI) requests.
  • Security Specialist III Conduct issue resolution of issues in the background investigations using Letters of Interrogatory or security interviews.
  • Review returned security forms for accuracy with necessary follow-up for corrections/clarifications/additions and/or contacting individuals who have not returned their security forms in a timely manner.
  • Handle telephone inquiries from subjects of investigations and/or investigative agencies and dealing with other telephone inquiries as necessary.
  • Provide preliminary review of security investigation materials, as directed.
  • Maintain electronic database records of all office, private offices, dedicated, locked Also, responsible for all aspects of the access control system and distribute private offices under established procedures.
  • Handle customer walk-ins and telephone inquiries regarding security issues.
  • Handle and process classified and sensitive unclassified documents, to include inventory, accountability, dissemination, and destruction.
  • Security Specialist III perform additional security duties as required to meet the SOC's operational needs, including, but not limited to attending meetings, providing responses to internal and external requests, conducting security‑related research, conducting personnel security interviews, and information gathering and exchange via telephone, internet, and mail.
  • Supervisory and administrative responsibilities over all other SOC Contract Security When the primary is absent, the Secondary Security Specialist III shall assume these duties and responsibilities.
  • Other duties as assigned

Knowledge, Skills, And Abilities (KSAs)

  • Demonstrated and thorough working knowledge of current Risk Designation and Position Sensitivity Classification, and Adjudicative and Suitability Guidelines for both National Security and Public Trust positions.
  • Must be proficient in the MS suite of office automation software (Word and Excel).
  • Possess interpersonal communications skills.
  • Possess excellent customer service capabilities.
  • Ability to perform general administrative management tasks as needed.

Minimum/General Experience

  • Must have a minimum of five (5) years of experience in the area of personnel security with emphasis on personnel security adjudications
  • Demonstrated experience in Risk Designation and Position Sensitivity Classification

Minimum Education

  • Must possess at least a high school diploma or GED equivalent

Disclaimer

The above information has been designed to indicate the general nature and level of work to be performed. It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities, and qualifications required of the contractor assigned to this position. Applying: If you feel you have the knowledge, skills and abilities for this position visit our careers page at www.armadausa.com.

Special Notes: Relocation is not available for these jobs.

ARMADA provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, marital status, amnesty, or status as a covered veteran in accordance with applicable federal, state and local laws. ARMADA complies with applicable state and local laws governing non-discrimination in employment in every location in which the company has facilities. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including, but not limited to, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training.

Must be able to successfully pass a background check, and pre-employment drug testing. Job offers are contingent upon results of background check and drug testing.

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