Personnel Security Assistant - 3024-03

DNI is looking to hire a Personnel Security Assistant to support the CDC's Security Service Office/Personnel Security Branch. This branch is tasked with conducting vetting and making preliminary and final determinations regarding employment suitability and fitness for individuals applying to work with the federal government.

• Initiate background investigations using OPM's Electronic Questionnaires for Investigation Processing (e-QIP) system 

• Develop, analyze, and maintain administrative operating processes and procedures 

• Review the Optional Form 306, Declaration for Federal Employment 

• Create, prepare, and edit correspondence, reports, and spreadsheets 

• Execute all office records management tasks 

• Schedule fingerprint appointments and fingerprint necessary applicants 

• Assist with all administrative support actions related to the processing of Special Agreement Checks (SACs), National Agency Checks (NACs), and all Tier level investigations 

• Track and log all adjudication actions received from the Office of Personnel Management (OPM) and DHHS 

• Review security documents for completeness, accuracy, and for conformance to security procedures 

• Verify the type of investigation required for the position sensitivity level being requested 

• Respond to requests for information concerning background investigations, and to assist with preparing and tracking all Visit Authorization Requests (VARs) to be forwarded to other federal agencies 

• Coordinate administrative tasks related to investigations with multiple persons in multiple offices and other federal agencies 

Qualifications:  

• A minimum of an associate degree or five (5) years directly related experience, combined with training courses relevant to duties and functions in performing administrative support functions 

• One (1) to three (3) years of experience in administrative, general office, or personnel suitability/security or a comparable discipline 

• A working knowledge of personnel suitability/security theories, techniques, and practices 

• Knowledge of applicable Executive Orders (E.O.s), Code of Federal Regulations (CFRs), Security Policy Board regulations, and other regulations relating to the Personnel Suitability/Security Program 

• Knowledge of how to apply CFR adjudicative guideline 

• Excellent skills in writing, customer service, time management, and communication skills 

• Follow privacy and protection issues related to Personally Identifiable Information 

• Be familiar with quality requirements of fingerprinting and be able to operate electronic fingerprint systems (CDC will provide on the job training of specific systems) 

• Working knowledge of Microsoft Office applications, including PowerPoint, Excel, and Word 

Required 

• Public Trust Clearance 

Benefits Include:

• Covers 100% of employee benefit premiums, including Medical (PPO or HDHP Option), Vision, Dental
• Matching 401K
• Short- and Long-Term Disability
• Pet Insurance
• Professional Development/Education Reimbursement
• Parking and Transit Benefits for NY, NJ, ATL, and DC Metro areas

Other Duties:

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.