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Security Specialist (Continuous Evaluation / Vetting Investigator) – Level 3
Location: On-site – Springfield, VAClearance Required: Top Secret/SCI with the ability to obtain a CI poly (required to apply)
Help protect the mission by protecting who keeps their access. We’re seeking an experienced Continuous Evaluation / Continuous Vetting (CE/CV) Investigator to support our customer’s trusted workforce and vetting programs, turning complex investigative data into clear, defensible security recommendations.
About the Role
In this role, you’ll be a senior CE/CV investigator within the customer’s Personnel Security Division, handling complex, high-impact cases. You’ll manage the full investigative lifecycle—from data collection and interviews to Reports of Investigation (ROIs) and coordination with adjudications—while working closely with a wide range of internal and external stakeholders.What You’ll Do
- Document, file, update, and maintain all investigative actions in PeopleSoft and SharePoint security systems of record.
- Collect, research, investigate, and resolve security concerns in accordance with Federal Investigative Standards (FIS) Expandable Focused Investigation (EFI) Module.
- Complete high-quality Reports of Investigation (ROIs) with an error rate not to exceed 5%, and forward all relevant information to the Adjudications Branch within established division timelines.
- Collaborate, coordinate, and share information with internal and external stakeholders (e.g., Office of the Inspector General, Counter Insider Threat, Counterintelligence, General Counsel, Human Development), and others as directed by leadership.
- Collect and develop information from a variety of sources, following up as needed to ensure timely action on all CE/CV events.
- Produce ROIs that are accurate, detailed, succinct, and well organized, consistently meeting quality standards.
- Coordinate with sources to resolve missing or discrepant information, demonstrating meticulous attention to detail when reconciling data.
- Prepare all applicable filer notifications related to program-directed self-disclosure requirements at intervals specified by the program.
- Investigate and process CE/CV cases within the timelines designated by the Team Lead for each filing season.
- Accurately assess the 13 adjudicative guidelines/areas of concern in line with FIS EFI, new Federal Personnel Vetting Investigative Standards, and SEAD 3, 4, and 6.
What You Bring (Required)
- 7–10 years of personnel security background investigation experience.
- Comprehensive interview skills to detect anomalies, pursue issue resolution, and obtain coverage for developed information.
- Clear and concise writing skills—especially for investigative narratives and ROIs.
- Positive, engaging communication style with subjects, colleagues, and leadership.
- Excellent organizational skills to consistently meet timelines tied to the new Federal Personnel Vetting Investigative Standards, current FIS, and EFI requirements.
Bonus Points (Desired)
- Federal Background Investigator Training Program (FBITP) certification.
- General Investigator (GS-1810 series) certification.
If you thrive on complex investigative work, enjoy digging into the details, and want your findings to directly influence high-consequence vetting decisions, we’d like to hear from you.
